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Mia Amiel

Brampton,Canada

Summary

Recent HBSc Psychology graduate, deeply committed to supporting mental health and emotional well-being. Experienced in mentorship, crisis response, childcare, and research, with a strong interest in counselling and therapeutic work. Skilled in creating safe, inclusive spaces for individuals of all ages, and driven to build a career in counselling through meaningful employment or volunteer opportunities that align with long-term goals of graduate study and clinical practice.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Replacement Person

Toronto District School Board
04.2025 - Current
  • Provided flexible, on-call support to classrooms across multiple grade levels.
  • Adapted quickly to diverse school environments, demonstrating professionalism and a calm, supportive presence.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counselling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Managed classroom behaviour effectively using positive reinforcement and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Provided holistic support to assist with academic, emotional and social challenges.
  • Maintained clear communication with school staff and administrators to ensure smooth transitions and accurate reporting.

Mentorship Program Assistant

UHN People and Culture Department
Toronto, ON
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in the creation of a mentorship program at UHN, meant to pair emerging scientists in the organization with senior scientists in their field of research.
  • Organized special events, such as conferences, workshops, and training sessions, for program participants.
  • Created informational materials about programs and services available to the organization.
  • Partnered with program management on recommendations, process improvements, and action plans to apply participant feedback.

Crisis Response Worker

Kids Help Phone
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided 24/7 support via text to individuals in crisis.
  • Assisted individuals in identifying their feelings and discussing coping strategies.
  • Developed safety plans when needed to ensure the safety of individuals in crisis.
  • Worked collaboratively with a team to provide emotional support and resources.

Youth Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots Halton
04.2024 - Current
  • Implemented specialized soccer curriculums for players aged 2-10.
  • Cultivated a positive and inclusive team environment, emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to players, focusing on personal development, academic success, and athletic growth.
  • Monitored players' progress and tailored coaching sessions to support different levels of play.
  • Fostered a love for the game and a commitment to lifelong physical activity among all players.

Clinical/Administrative Assistant

MobileDent Mobile Dental Hygiene Clinic
08.2020 - Current
  • Facilitated collaborative leadership to enhance team effectiveness and engagement.
  • Managed client records with precision to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Filed insurance claims promptly to support client services.
  • Adhered to strict confidentiality protocols for sensitive information.
  • Collaborated with clinicians to develop educational content for client engagement across various platforms.
  • Scheduled client appointments efficiently to optimize service delivery.

Student Volunteer

Forgiveness Project (Toronto South Detention Centre)
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Assisted with the facilitation of inmate rehabilitation programs for self-reflection and forgiveness.
  • Adhered to strict safety and confidentiality protocols.
  • Assisted with music and creative writing activities for inmates.
  • Conducted research on the Canadian justice system.

Peer Mentor

UTM Mental Health Student Association
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted mentees in getting acclimated to new positions and responsibilities with consistent coaching and assisting with task prioritization.
  • Implemented strategies to help mentees manage stress and difficult emotions.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counselling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Met mentees formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.
  • Provided holistic support to assist with academic, emotional and social challenges.

Research Assistant (UofT Research Opportunity Program)

UTM SKIP Lab
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conducted research on the psychology of romantic relationships in the age of social media and dating apps.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.

LAUNCH Leader (Mentorship Programming Facilitator)

UTM Centre for Student Engagement (CSE)
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
  • Established trusting relationships with mentees by maintaining professionalism and honouring confidentiality.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among mentees.
  • Facilitated weekly 2-hour sessions/workshops with mentees to ensure a smooth transition into university life.
  • Participated in panel discussions to provide advice for first-year students.
  • Collaborated with school counsellors, teachers and administrators to aid mentee success.

Research Assistant

UTM LAMA Lab
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Formulated and carried out a unique study design in collaboration with the research supervisor.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
  • Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Presented study findings at the University of Toronto Mississauga's undergraduate research conference.

Athletics Programming Assistant Coordinator

UTM Moves (UTM Athletics Centre)
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
  • Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
  • Collaborated with team members on the creation of new programs and departmental projects.
  • Curated advertisements and informational graphics to reach the University of Toronto community.
  • Maintained a significant focus on student mental and physical health during program creation.

Research Assistant

UTM Crystal Lab
09.2022 - 01.2023

Reviewed and maintained administrative documents and participant data for accuracy and compliance.

  • Collected research data through experimentation, surveys, and focus group leadership.
  • Monitored participant progression and well-being throughout the study duration.
  • Assisted in organizing and scheduling lab events to enhance collaboration.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations to share findings and insights.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Toronto
Mississauga, ON
01.2024

Skills

  • Lab Operations
  • Mentorship
  • Study Design
  • Data Analysis
  • Sports Facilitation
  • Coaching
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Client records management
  • Administration
  • Crisis Response
  • Research

Awards

  • Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA), National Sciences Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
  • Dean's List

Accomplishments

  • NSERC (National Science and Engineering Council of Canada) USRA (Undergraduate Student Research Award) Recipient

Timeline

Emergency Replacement Person

Toronto District School Board
04.2025 - Current

Mentorship Program Assistant

UHN People and Culture Department
01.2025 - Current

Crisis Response Worker

Kids Help Phone
10.2024 - Current

Youth Soccer Coach

Soccer Shots Halton
04.2024 - Current

Student Volunteer

Forgiveness Project (Toronto South Detention Centre)
01.2024 - 04.2024

Peer Mentor

UTM Mental Health Student Association
10.2023 - 04.2024

Research Assistant (UofT Research Opportunity Program)

UTM SKIP Lab
09.2023 - 04.2024

LAUNCH Leader (Mentorship Programming Facilitator)

UTM Centre for Student Engagement (CSE)
08.2023 - 12.2023

Athletics Programming Assistant Coordinator

UTM Moves (UTM Athletics Centre)
05.2023 - 08.2023

Research Assistant

UTM LAMA Lab
09.2022 - 09.2023

Research Assistant

UTM Crystal Lab
09.2022 - 01.2023

Clinical/Administrative Assistant

MobileDent Mobile Dental Hygiene Clinic
08.2020 - Current

Honours Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Toronto
Mia Amiel