Jodi Wium
Kamloops
Summary
With over 22 years of experience, including 3 years in Mackenzie, B.C., I have successfully served as a school counsellor after obtaining a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from UVIC in 2002. Throughout my career, I have excelled in roles such as an elementary teacher, secondary school teacher, learning assistance teacher, high school counsellor, and English as a Second Language teacher and counsellor. My expertise lies in providing exceptional support to students and parents, while actively promoting anti-discriminatory beliefs and behaviors through effective engagement strategies.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Counsellor and High School Counsellor
School District 57
09.2022 - Current
- Working as a school counsellor
- Started leadership learning with Vice Principals and Principals through the district
- Project about the consequences of discrimination including bullying and the bystander effect
- Good working relationship with three principals
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counselling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counselling sessions.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
North Shuswap Health Clinic
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
ESL High School Counsellor
School District 73
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Elementary Teacher
School District 24
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
High School Counsellor
01.2000 - 01.2002
Elementary School Counsellor
01.2000 - 01.2002
Learning Assistance Teacher
01.1998 - 01.2000
Teacher
Nkadzli Band School
01.1996 - 01.1998
Education
Doctorate in Counselling Psychology -
York University
01.2017
M.Ed - Counselling Psychology
University of Victoria
B.A. - Psychology
Thompson Rivers University
Phd in Depth Psychology -
Pacifica Graduate Institute
01.2017
B.Ed - Elementary Education
University of British Columbia
01.2012
Skills
- Individual counselling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Suicide prevention
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Crisis intervention
- Solutions-focused
- Student counselling
- Group counselling
Accomplishments
Phd and Doctoral candidate
Successful business owner
VRTA training
Suicide and Risk Assessment trained
Cross Cultural Training
First Nations Health Authority Training
Training
- Leadership training, SD 57, 2023
- Art and Expressive therapy for Children with Grief, 2023
- Preventure Training, 2023
- Suicide Prevention Training, 2023
- VTRA training, 2022
- ESL High School Counsellor, 2012
- Elementary Teacher, 2002
- High School Counsellor, 2000
- Learning Assistance Teacher, 1998
- Teacher, Nkadzli Band School, 1996
Languages
French
Limited Working
Certification
TESL ( Teaching English as a Second Language)
VTRA ( Violence Risk Threat Assessment)
SRA ( Suicide Risk Assessment) Training
CPR
Class 4
Timeline
Elementary School Counsellor and High School Counsellor
School District 57
09.2022 - Current
Registered Clinical Counsellor
North Shuswap Health Clinic
08.2022 - Current
ESL High School Counsellor
School District 73
01.2012 - 04.2014
Elementary Teacher
School District 24
01.2002 - 01.2012
High School Counsellor
01.2000 - 01.2002
Elementary School Counsellor
01.2000 - 01.2002
Learning Assistance Teacher
01.1998 - 01.2000
Teacher
Nkadzli Band School
01.1996 - 01.1998
M.Ed - Counselling Psychology
University of Victoria
B.A. - Psychology
Thompson Rivers University
Phd in Depth Psychology -
Pacifica Graduate Institute
B.Ed - Elementary Education
University of British Columbia
Doctorate in Counselling Psychology -
York University