Person-centered professional with expertise in mental health care. Offers 5 year background supporting individuals and groups in academia and wellness initiatives. Commended for sustaining effective learning environments and consistently advocating for inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessibility.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor, Addiction and Mental Health Program
Northern College
01.2023 - Current
Develop diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
Encourage class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Provide students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
Teach diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
Grade quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Clinical Practice Specialist
Kids Help Phone
10.2021 - Current
Train and mentor new counsellors and clinical managers, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
Develope and implemente individualized coaching plans for counsellors with unique learning needs.
Utilize exceptional clinical and writing skills to produce engaging tipsheets, toolkits and trainings.
Edit and proofread drafts of clinical articles and other documents.
Lead the Racialized Employee Resource Group to promote inclusivity, diversity, equity and accessbility within the organization.
Child Protection Worker
Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services
03.2020 - 10.2021
Investigated alleged abuse, neglect, and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
Intervened in crisis situations and counselled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
Facilitated supportive services for family members to address special concerns.
Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to establish family reunification.
Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Cultivated and maintained relationships with local Indigenous communities, organizations and families.
Student Mentor
Université De Hearst
09.2018 - 03.2020
Developed educational activities and wellness groups to improve students level of functioning and wellbeing.
Delivered supportive and knowledgeable advice to students with academic or personal concerns.
Educated students and family members in available resources.
Implemented and coordinated school activities and events.
Research Assistant
Université De Hearst
09.2016 - 09.2018
Developed presentations to demonstrate planning initiatives.
Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
Managed surveys and facilitated interviews with participants.
Wrote and presented research finding reports.
Communicated outcomes and results of research to stakeholders.