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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
Jordan Knowlton