Rosalinda Amato
East St. Paul,MB
Summary
I am deeply driven to community service. I am especially drawn to supporting marginalized women and helping them find their voices. To me, empowering them within a safe community of stable, safe housing is paramount to this process. House of Peace is that for 19 women. There, healing can begin. Building positive, trusting relationships, providing opportunities for education, and employment and liaising with supportive resources are the restorative pieces to 'life anew' at House of Peace.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
EAL Teacher
Winnipeg School Division
Winnipeg, MB
11.2001 - Current
- Taught EAL to newcomer students, including Foundation, workplace English, Literacy and numeracy classes, within a range of CLB Language levels.
- Prepared lesson plans and modules, identified and documented learning achievements, created assessments and portfolios for bi-annual review by IRCC and WSD adhering to Federal standardized CLB outcomes as set by IRCC.
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration and established positive relationships with school administration and support services, government agencies and community service providers supporting newcomer students in their settlement.
- Participated in EAL area specific workshops, training and conferences relating to literacy, settlement needs and trauma informed classroom practices.
- Selected as one of ten lead teachers in Canada to lead and implement new PBLA assessment practices required by IRCC.
Spiritual Care-ICU/Cardiac Wards
St. Boniface Hospital/University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies Clinical Placement
Winnipeg, MB
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff in times of crisis who were facing emotional or spiritual challenges.
- Provided support to patients and their families in the areas of death and dying, grief, end-of-life care and moral decision making.
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions and provided updates on progress or changes in condition in the St. Boniface WRHA reporting system using the DARP model of reporting.
- Using my extensive experience with various faiths and cultures, acted as an advocate on behalf of patients in promoting understanding of the different faith practices and spiritual traditions of patients.
- Participated in department rounds regularly in order to coordinate patient care plans that addressed both physical and spiritual needs and served as a liaison between hospital administration, medical staff, patients and families.
Volunteer
Holy Names House Of Peace
Winnipeg, MB
11.2015 - Current
- Provide English Language tutoring to Neighbours tailored to their needs: academic, workplace or simply to develop conversation skills.
- Provide support to individual Neighbours in consultation with Sister Lesley, connecting them to needed community supports and other resources.
- Perform whatever duties staff may require, ranging from filing mass donations to other administrative tasks.
- Collaborate with Sister Lesley in offering weekly Step 5 sessions to the addictions community at large.
- Provide support in fundraising efforts by reaching out to personal network to request donations for capital campaign, Spring Raffle and Spring flower sale, and sourcing prize donations for Welcome Home dinner.
- Host annual pool party with the Neighbours and staff at our home.
- Annual Christmas visit and gift delivery for the Neighbours and staff together with my family.
Parent Guild Executive Secretary
St. Marys Academy
Winnipeg, MB
03.2022 - Current
- Develop agendas for Executive Meetings in consultation with the Chairperson, President and committee Chairs.
- Maintain and distribute board minutes, resolutions, reports, and other documents related to Executive activities.
- Chaired various sub committees, including: Torch Talks, International Day and St. Mary's Gala.
- Help create and organize events that build on the spirit of SNJM and its charism of service and leadership.
Board Member; Succession Committee Member
Future Hope
Winnipeg, MB
09.2020 - Current
- Provide strategic planning and direction to the organization by setting goals to best support the men living in Quixote and Massie House.
- Provide support to employees in order to maintain a robust and supportive Next Step program as part of the men's transition from prison.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders, various non profit funders, private donors and the Jesuit and SNJM communities.
- Created board nomination forms, clear and descriptive employee responsibility quadrants, and developed the organization's first employee handbook, in collaboration with the succession committee and other board members.
Next Step Volunteer
Future Hope
Winnipeg, MB
08.2020 - Current
- Lead and facilitate conversations about difficult topics such as grief, trauma and addiction, while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Connect with service providers relevant to men leaving prison and organizing and scheduling presenters from those organizations for weekly Next Step meetings.
- Help organize and participate in recreational activities outside of our weekly meetings in an effort build community and relationships amongst the men.
House Build Team
Live different
San Quentin, Mexico
07.2023 - Current
- Fundraised as a family toward build costs and other Live Different community building projects.
- Involved in every construction aspect of the house build, including framing, roofing, painting etc.
- Built relationships with the family and community by building home together, spending time together as families, and through home visits with previous Live Different home recipients and visiting the greater community.
VIP/Bus Tour Coordinator-Italian Pavillion
Folklorama
Winnipeg, MB
08.2017 - Current
- Together with Folk Arts Council, coordinated menu items, costs, VIP criteria and created daily bus tour schedules.
- Supervised volunteers at the pavillion responsible for seating and set up based on daily schedule of expected VIP/bus tours for each show.
- Coordinated menu plans and made arrangements for set menus, dietary restrictions and expedited food orders with Sorrento's in-house restaurant at the Caboto Centre for each show.
- Interacted with VIP's directly, creating a welcoming and festive space while satisfying various VIP requirements/criteria.
Catechism Teacher/Fellowship Coordinator
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Winnipeg, MB
09.2007 - 02.2019
- Taught range of catechism classes from preschool-gr 6.
- Prepared and taught weekly classes using the Catholic Catechists guide and other creative resources.
- In collaboration with Father Sam, created the Fellowship Committee who's purpose was to bring the Parish together after mass and create community.
- Ordered food, beverages on a weekly basis for fellowship event.
Education
Graduate Studies - Psychospiritual Care
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB04-2023
Bachelor of Education - English And French Language
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB04-1997
References:
- Sister Huguette Fleurant: HOP, Next Step, 431.388.8785
- Kim Leighton: Next Step Coordinator-Future Hope, 204.471.3444
- Father Sam Argenziano: Holy Rosary Parish, 204.284.5140
- Michelle Klus: Principal/Acting President St. Mary's Academy, 204.477.0244
- Chenene Layne: Instructor/Student Advisor University of Winnipeg Psychospiritual Care Program/St. Boniface Hospital, 204.235.3286
- Bryan Magnusson, Olga Zaporzan: Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program Vice Principals, 204.953.1070
Timeline
House Build Team
Live different
07.2023 - Current
Spiritual Care-ICU/Cardiac Wards
St. Boniface Hospital/University of Winnipeg Graduate Studies Clinical Placement
09.2022 - 06.2023
Parent Guild Executive Secretary
St. Marys Academy
03.2022 - Current
Board Member; Succession Committee Member
Future Hope
09.2020 - Current
Next Step Volunteer
Future Hope
08.2020 - Current
VIP/Bus Tour Coordinator-Italian Pavillion
Folklorama
08.2017 - Current
Volunteer
Holy Names House Of Peace
11.2015 - Current
Catechism Teacher/Fellowship Coordinator
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
09.2007 - 02.2019
EAL Teacher
Winnipeg School Division
11.2001 - Current
Graduate Studies - Psychospiritual Care
University of Winnipeg
Bachelor of Education - English And French Language
University of Winnipeg
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