Sarah Kalis
Edmonton,AB
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB
09.2022 - Current
- Supervising & responding to the needs of patrons, pool maintenance
- Instructing swimming lessons for all ages and certifying swimmers in Lifesaving society courses i.e
- Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross
AQUATIC INSTRUCTOR I
Parks & Recreation
Strathcona County
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Over 2000 hours experience teaching swim lessons to all ages
CAMP COORDINATOR- GRIFFINS SUMMER CAMPS
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB
- 08.2022
- Role: coordinating recreation activities & counsellors, responding to parental concerns, various administration tasks
Housing Insecurity Committee Volunteer
UAlberta Rotaract Club
Edmonton
09.2023 - Current
- Regular volunteer at Hope Mission, volunteer in initiatives such as clothing drives for the Bissell Centre, and initiatives in support of the Chew Project
Supportive Listener
Peer Support Centre
Edmonton
07.2023 - Current
- Over 40 hours of trauma-informed training on supportive listening & responding to extensive mental health concerns in a confidential setting
- Providing campus and community resources that fit the needs of the client
- Creating safety/strategy planning
Collective Host
Unitea, Wellness Supports
Edmonton
07.2023 - Current
- Group facilitator & supportive listener in a group collective student support session
- Facilitating conversations around various different concerns
Honours Student
Sex and Violence Hurd Lab
Edmonton
06.2022 - Current
- Lab volunteer from June-August 2022, Honours student working towards an Honours thesis from September 2022-June 2024
Research Volunteer
GLAD Labs
Edmonton
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Aided in collecting data for the research of Bayimkhanim Bahmani on the role gestures play in narration
Junior Lifeguard Club Coach
09.2021
- Requirements: leading lessons independently using creativity and organizational skills to achieve the standard of excellence for the community programs administered
Assistant Coach
Salisbury Composite High School Swim Team
WSI Mentor, Sports Day Committee Member
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS / HONOURS PSYCHOLOGY -
University of Alberta
06.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Salisbury Composite High School
Skills
- Strong client relations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Data collection and analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Regulatory Documentation
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Communication
Languages
- Fluent in oral and written French & English
- Proficiency in German
Awards
- Golden Key Academic Award for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
- Presenter at the 2023 U of A Royce-Harder Conference
- Speaker at the 2023 U of A Days of Action Suicide Prevention Day
- IQR Suicide Prevention Training, AHS Community Helpers Certificate
- Intermediate First Aid (IFA) / Lifesaving First Aid Instructor/Examiner (FAI) / Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner (LSI) / Swim Instructor (SI) / National Lifeguard (NL) / Preschool Proficiency Certification / Lifesaving CRP Instructor/Examiner / Oxygen Administration
Volunteer Experience
Honours Student via the Sex and Violence Hurd Lab, University of Alberta, Edmonton, 06/2022, Present, Lab volunteer from June-August 2022, Honours student working towards an Honours thesis from September 2022-June 2024
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Golden Key Academic Award for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
- Undergraduate presenter at the 2023 U of A Royce-Harder Conference
- Undergraduate presenter at the 2024 U of A Harder Conference
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
Certification
· Speaker at the 2023 U of A Days of Action Suicide Prevention Day
· IQR Suicide Prevention Training, AHS Community Helpers Certificate
· Intermediate First Aid (IFA) / Lifesaving First Aid Instructor/Examiner (FAI) / Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner (LSI) / Swim Instructor (SI) / National Lifeguard (NL) / Preschool Proficiency Certification / Lifesaving CRP Instructor/Examiner / Oxygen Administration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Housing Insecurity Committee Volunteer
UAlberta Rotaract Club
09.2023 - Current
Supportive Listener
Peer Support Centre
07.2023 - Current
Collective Host
Unitea, Wellness Supports
07.2023 - Current
LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR
MacEwan University
09.2022 - Current
Honours Student
Sex and Violence Hurd Lab
06.2022 - Current
Research Volunteer
GLAD Labs
01.2022 - 04.2022
Junior Lifeguard Club Coach
09.2021
AQUATIC INSTRUCTOR I
Parks & Recreation
08.2018 - 08.2023
CAMP COORDINATOR- GRIFFINS SUMMER CAMPS
MacEwan University
- 08.2022
Assistant Coach
Salisbury Composite High School Swim Team
WSI Mentor, Sports Day Committee Member
BACHELOR OF ARTS / HONOURS PSYCHOLOGY -
University of Alberta
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Salisbury Composite High School
· Speaker at the 2023 U of A Days of Action Suicide Prevention Day
· IQR Suicide Prevention Training, AHS Community Helpers Certificate
· Intermediate First Aid (IFA) / Lifesaving First Aid Instructor/Examiner (FAI) / Lifesaving Instructor/Examiner (LSI) / Swim Instructor (SI) / National Lifeguard (NL) / Preschool Proficiency Certification / Lifesaving CRP Instructor/Examiner / Oxygen Administration
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