Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Ryan Matowe

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Dedicated professional with years of experience in a variety of clinical and community settings. Passionate about making a positive impact in the work place and life. Athlete and musician who can speak multiple languages. Committed to providing the highest level of care to patients and families, while following safety protocols and regulations. A leader who takes challenges on with both hands and strives to help others succeed. Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families and to build and maintain positive relationships. Difference maker.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Music Instructor

Triple Kick
02.2025 - Current
  • Fostered fun, inviting and comfortable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for music, instruments and self expression.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
  • Introduced new teaching methods, resulting in improved physical coordination, cognitive acuity, and prolonged mental focus
  • Developed students'' critical listening skills by incorporating music analysis activities into lessons, enabling them to better understand the nuances of various compositions.

Soccer Coach

Edmonton Drillers
01.2021 - Current

• Worked with all ages from Under 4 to adult boys and girls

• Developed specific training and exercise programs to meet individual

requirements and

team play strategies

• Maintained safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage

to avoid sports

injuries and damage to facility

• Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team

structure

Therapy Assistant

Alberta Health Services, AHS
02.2012 - 05.2022

•Units worked on; Geriatrics, Geriatric Psych, MSK, Stroke, Brain Injury

•Provided support to Occupational and Physio and Recreation therapists through individual and group therapy.

•Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with

patients, families, staff and other healthcare professionals.

•Utilized technology for treatment and document patient information accurately.

•Ran group and individual treatments ranging from ROM/ strength tocognition and music therapy.

Shelter Support Worker

Canadian Mental Health Association
04.2019 - 08.2021

• Conducted in-depth assessments of client needs and developed

individualized treatment plans.

• Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote recovery and healing.

• Advised clients on how best to access community resources such as

support groups, medical services, housing.

•Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices including exercise, nutrition, and sleep hygiene.

Quality Improvement Consultant

Interior Health
08.2018 - 03.2020

• Created and facilitated Recreation Program

• Conducted process analysis, identified root causes of problems and

proposed solutions. Such as activity box; game night

• Advised senior management on ways to enhance operational

excellence through improved Quality Control processes.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to develop corrective action plans to

address issues related to quality control.

Education

Bachelor Of Health Science - Health Sciences

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC
12.2021

Diploma - Physio/ Occupational/ Recreation Therapy

Norquest College
Edmonton, AB
06.2012

Skills

    Leader

    Versatile and quick learner

    Well versed in a variety of individual and Group Therapy Treatments; physical and cognitive

    Proficient in Netcare, Connectcare, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excell

Languages

English
Arabic
Shona

Certification

• Exos Fitness Specialist Certification ACE (American College of

Exercise)

•EXOS Performance Specialist Certification ACE (American College of

Exercise)

• CanfitPro Personal Trainer Certificate

• First Aid St. Johns

• Mental Health First Aid - CMHA

• Brain Story Certification

References

Rob Risling- Manager of Triple Kick and Edmonton Drillers

Tel: 780-974-4632

Shasily Matowe- CEO of Power(Full) and Fitness instructor with City of Edmonton

Tel: 780-686-8897

Sandra Florian - Occupational Therapy Manager Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Tel: 780-735-8856

Pracheen Gemawat- Canadian Mental Health Association Manager

Tel: 250-236-1124

Timeline

Music Instructor

Triple Kick
02.2025 - Current

Soccer Coach

Edmonton Drillers
01.2021 - Current

Shelter Support Worker

Canadian Mental Health Association
04.2019 - 08.2021

Quality Improvement Consultant

Interior Health
08.2018 - 03.2020

Therapy Assistant

Alberta Health Services, AHS
02.2012 - 05.2022

Bachelor Of Health Science - Health Sciences

Thompson Rivers University

Diploma - Physio/ Occupational/ Recreation Therapy

Norquest College
Ryan Matowe