Jessica Pernicky
Summary
Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology student with competencies in human behaviour and cognition with analytical skills and extensive research methodological and statistical skills. Encompasses an extensive background in facilitating youth with interpersonal, academic, and career needs. Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations, providing support and feedback. Team-oriented with strong conflict resolution skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Best Buddies Peer Mentor Volunteer
Community Living, Best Buddies
09.2021 - Current
- Promote inclusion by mentoring and guiding adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Help alleviate loneliness and isolation and build leadership skills, independence, and confidence through friendship-building
- Plan and facilitate one-on-one meetings tailored to specific individuals as well as group events and activities allowing for growth
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events tailored to specific individuals as well as group events allowing for growth
Leadership Development Program Counsellor
Diabetes Canada
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Designed, planned, and facilitated engaging and educational lessons focusing on the development of, leadership skills, responsibility, communication, and mental health
- Supported, mentored, and ensured physical and mental health of over 20 participants living with type one diabetes during certification courses, cabin placements, and Algonquin camping trips
- Adapted program requirements to meet specific needs of each participant, ensuring inclusion and trust
Area Skills Counsellor
Diabetes Canada
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Ensured day and night physical, mental, and emotional safety and well-being of youth living with type one diabetes
- Designed and facilitated safe, exciting, and inclusive archery and axe-throwing lesson plans that fit the needs of all participants aged 7-16
- Demonstrated a high degree of role modelling and flexibility while working on the go under extreme pressure
Summer Camp Counsellor
York Professional Care and Education, Adventure Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Designed and facilitated lesson plans exploring nature and animals enhancing the development of hands-on learning and skills
- Served over 60 youth from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds finding ways to include each individual in meaningful ways
- Acted as a mentor and provided necessary support for staff new to childcare
Hostess
East Side Marios
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Monitored restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow
- Responded to and handled guest inquiries and concerns in atimely and friendly manner
- Developed organizational and people skills allowing for a positive dining experience
Education
Bachelor of Arts Honours- Psychology -
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON05.2024
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Research Design and Methodology
- Facilitation and Leadership
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Mental Health and Diabetes Training, JDRF
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA)
- Standard First Aid & CPR/ AED Level C, Canadian Red Cross
- High Five of Healthy Children Certificate
Timeline
Leadership Development Program Counsellor
Diabetes Canada
06.2023 - 09.2023
Area Skills Counsellor
Diabetes Canada
06.2022 - 10.2022
Best Buddies Peer Mentor Volunteer
Community Living, Best Buddies
09.2021 - Current
Summer Camp Counsellor
York Professional Care and Education, Adventure Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
Hostess
East Side Marios
11.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts Honours- Psychology -
University of Guelph
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