Jordan Knowlton
Kitchener,ON
Summary
I developed interpersonal communication with people of many ages and backgrounds while working as an inclusion worker and coach. I am a self-motivated person who has excellent organizational skills and time management abilities. I have experience creating and conducting my own psychological research projects, including statistical analyses.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Worker
The City of Waterloo
01.2025 - Current
Inclusion Worker
Kitchener Waterloo Gymnastics Club
01.2019 - Current
- Creating an accessible environment for persons with physical and mental disabilities
- Using a variety of personalized visual and physical aids for communication
- Supporting individual athletes to participate in programming, as well as groups who need personalized support
Gymnastics Coach
Kitchener Waterloo Gymnastics Club
01.2017 - Current
- Creating detailed, individualized lesson plans for athletes' personal goals.
- Helping athletes overcome mental blocks, self-doubt, and frustration
- Working with families, therapists, and physiotherapists to reach the social and physical goals of athletes
Family Worker Assistant
Lutherwood, Child and Parent Place
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Spoke with clients in emotional crisis, those who had recently escaped abuse or lost custody of their children in order to adjust to new family dynamics
- Supervised visits between parents who do not have custody, and the visiting child
- Managed client and lawyers calls regarding service inquiries, program questions, and complaints
Education
Honours Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Behaviour management
- Dedicated researcher
- Communication strategies
- Social-emotional learning
- Working with neurodivergent students
Accomplishments
- Undergraduate Thesis, 05/01/24
- Independent Study, 05/01/25
- Research Assistant for Dr Frank Kachanoff, 09/01/23 - Present
- WLU In-Course Scholarship for academic achievement
- Certified rebound therapy practitioner
- Created an ASL resource for non-verbal and deaf students
Affiliations
- Lead Marketing Executive and Event Planner for Laurier Pride Society, 2023-2025
- Actor for Robin in the Hood Medieval Festival 2022-2025
Timeline
Inclusion Worker
The City of Waterloo
01.2025 - Current
Family Worker Assistant
Lutherwood, Child and Parent Place
01.2023 - 12.2023
Inclusion Worker
Kitchener Waterloo Gymnastics Club
01.2019 - Current
Gymnastics Coach
Kitchener Waterloo Gymnastics Club
01.2017 - Current
Honours Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University