Shauna Livesey
Grande Prairie,Alberta
Summary
Instructor and therapist looking to relocate to British Columbia. Shauna comes with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster a positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sessional Instructor
Northern Lights College
01.2023 - Current
- IHSW 102 The Indigenous Family & Parenting
- IHSW 104 Social & Health Issues in Indigenous Communities
- HIST 220 History of Childhood in Canada: Indigenous and Settler Children, Then and Now
- Psych 220 Interpersonal Communications
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Mental Health Therapist/Facilitator
Indigenous Counselling Centre
05.2017 - Current
- Conducted various workshops on mental health, addictions, residential schools, lateral violence, grief, and more topics that related to the well-being of the community
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Indigenous Education Coordinator
GPPSD
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Implemented student assessment and evaluation processes, aiding program success.
- Tracked educational program progress to identify strengths and opportunities.
- Coordinated departmental teams to successfully integrate new educational programs.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Monitored expenditures to remain within budgets and improve forecasting accuracy.
Executive Director
Centre for Young Parents
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
Client Services Coordinator
Parkinson's Assosication
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Supported individuals with legal, physical, or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems.
- Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct staff members.
- Made referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm patients received access to required care.
- Completed home-visits, reports, scanning, paperwork and documentation accurately and in timely manner.
- Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits.
Client Services Worker
Odyssey House
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Specialization
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB2024
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Calgary
Calgary2021
Social Work Diploma -
Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat, AB2017
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Innovative lesson planning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Student Engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Design
- Continuous professional development
Certification
- SAFE Home Study Practitioner | 2023
- Understanding and applying the DSM-5-TR in Healthcare Practice | 2024
- Grief Douhla | 2024
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy | 2024
- From Trauma Informed to Trauma Responsive | 2023
- Sacred Fire Teachings | 2023
- Traditional Parenting | Master Trainer | 2021
- Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse Misconduct | 2020
- Psychological First Aid Trainer | 2020
- Nobody's Perfect Parenting Trainer | 2020
- Wisdom Life Coach for Kids | 2020
- Addictions and Youth Mental Health | 2020
- Play Therapy | 2020
- Attachment and Families | 2019
- Motivational Interviewing | 2019
- Children's Anxiety | 2019
- Group Crisis Intervention | 2016
Relatedexperience
- Chair National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | GPACOS | 2019 - Current
- Board Director | SWAA | 2021 - 2023
- Board Director | Tsattine Resurgence Society | 2021 - Current
- Coordinator | ACSW | 2017 - 2022
- Chair MMIW2S+ | Self | 2017
Frameworkofpractice
- Two-Eyed Seeing
- Trauma Responsive
- Anti-oppressive Practice
- Strengths Based
- Systems Theory
- Ecological Perspective
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
Cree
Limited Working
Timeline
Sessional Instructor
Northern Lights College
01.2023 - Current
Indigenous Education Coordinator
GPPSD
12.2022 - 02.2024
Executive Director
Centre for Young Parents
01.2019 - 01.2023
Mental Health Therapist/Facilitator
Indigenous Counselling Centre
05.2017 - Current
Client Services Worker
Odyssey House
05.2017 - 11.2017
Client Services Coordinator
Parkinson's Assosication
01.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Social Work - Clinical Specialization
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Calgary
Social Work Diploma -
Medicine Hat College
- SAFE Home Study Practitioner | 2023
- Understanding and applying the DSM-5-TR in Healthcare Practice | 2024
- Grief Douhla | 2024
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy | 2024
- From Trauma Informed to Trauma Responsive | 2023
- Sacred Fire Teachings | 2023
- Traditional Parenting | Master Trainer | 2021
- Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse Misconduct | 2020
- Psychological First Aid Trainer | 2020
- Nobody's Perfect Parenting Trainer | 2020
- Wisdom Life Coach for Kids | 2020
- Addictions and Youth Mental Health | 2020
- Play Therapy | 2020
- Attachment and Families | 2019
- Motivational Interviewing | 2019
- Children's Anxiety | 2019
- Group Crisis Intervention | 2016
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