TRACEY L. WATSON
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 25 years of experience in education and mental health, specializing in support for post-secondary students. Demonstrated expertise in fostering positive outcomes through a proven track record of effective results with diverse student populations. Recognized for a compassionate, calm, and approachable demeanor, facilitating strong relationships with students and interest holders.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counsellor
Georgian College
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their experiences and concerns without fear of judgment
- Continually updated professional knowledge by completing trainings, readings, and workshops
- Provided crisis intervention services, deescalated situations and connected individuals with appropriate resources
- Liaised with faculty, staff, and community members for classroom workshops, and events
Manager MSW Field Education
Wilfrid Laurier University
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated initiative in reviewing, evaluating, and assessing gaps, and implemented solutions that resulted in the enhancement of field processes, and policies.
- Consulted with the team regarding students of concern, and guided the field resolution process.
- Provided regular performance appraisal, probationary reviews and directly supervised the Field Advisors & Placement Coordinators, Field Outreach & Experience Support Coordinator, and PhD TA/IAs.
Field Advisor & Placement Coordinator
Wilfrid Laurier University
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Developed and presented information to prepare students for experiential learning by ways of events, workshops, webinars etc.
- Coordinated site visits with agencies and students, and reviewed learning contracts to assess the quality of placement learning and address identified concerns
- Researched, vetted, and recruited MSW field placements across Canada
- Coordinated multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with competing deadlines and ensured responsibilities were implemented according to projected plans
Psychotherapist - Private Practice
Willow Counselling & Life Coaching
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
- Provided counselling services for Homewood Health EAP clients
- Managed all aspects of the private practice; advertising, bookkeeping, scheduling etc.
Counsellor
Wilfrid Laurier University
09.2010 - 08.2018
- Received the Award of Merit for exceptional work performance
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans using a variety of modalities, and monitored progress towards achievement
- Enthusiastically participated in multiple campus-wide initiatives and committees (Petition Committee Member for The Faculty of Arts, Student Success Committee, and regular host of Radio Laurier's Talking Mental Health radio show.)
Partial Load Professor
Sheridan College
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Effectively delivered a variety of course material utilizing multi-media platforms in the SSW Program
- Implemented effective, fair evaluation strategies and tools for assessment
- Maintained inclusive and safe classroom environments for students
Social Worker
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Assessed patient and family needs and developed treatment plans
- Provided resource counselling, and liaised with community agencies
- Formulated discharge plans in consultation with the Medicine multidisciplinary team
Social Worker
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2003 - 03.2008
- Provided social work and attendance services for elementary and high school students
- Managed a busy caseload, prioritizing for crisis situations, meetings and sessions
- Interviewed students, and families to assess situations, and implement services to address needs.
Sessional Counsellor
Mohawk College
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Offered personal, academic, and career counselling services to college students
- Positively assisted students with learning strategies to enhance academic performance
- Provided crisis response as needed and directed students to community resources
Social Worker
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
06.2003 - 09.2003
- Provided vacation coverage within all program areas (e.g. Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, E.R.)
- Facilitated discharge planning with family members, patients, and team members
Social Work Intern
Conestoga College
01.2002 - 06.2002
- Provided supportive counselling while learning a variety of therapeutic modalities
- Developed and delivered a Grief workshop to SSW students
- Created and delivered various workshops to students enrolled in the Employment Readiness Training Program
Elementary School Teacher
Waterloo Region District School Board & Bluewater District School Board
04.1993 - 01.2001
- Created lesson plans and assessments to correlate with provincial curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives
- Lead and organized intramural sports, choirs, and clubs
Education
Master of Social Work - Individuals, Families, & Groups
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON06.2003
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education -
Brock University
St. Catharines06.1994
Professional Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and peers
- Outstanding knowledge of mental health and expertise in implementing various therapeutic modalities
- Proficient in a variety of documentation systems, and educational technologies including Navigator, Clockwork and Practice Solutions
- Skillful delivery of risk assessment and safety planning
- Demonstrates strong organization and presentation skills
- Extensive experience working with students with special needs & completion of Special Education, through the Ministry of Education
Professional Development
Project Management
CASWE Field Instructor Training
Crucial Conversations Training
Addictions: A Modern Perspective
Anxiety Management Techniques
Depression Management Techniques
Life Coaching Certification
Interfering Behaviours for Treatment
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Cultural Competency
Eating Disorders
Mediation Training
Trauma Informed Skills
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Timeline
Mental Health Counsellor
Georgian College
10.2023 - 09.2025
Manager MSW Field Education
Wilfrid Laurier University
11.2022 - 12.2023
Field Advisor & Placement Coordinator
Wilfrid Laurier University
08.2018 - 11.2022
Psychotherapist - Private Practice
Willow Counselling & Life Coaching
01.2015 - 05.2019
Counsellor
Wilfrid Laurier University
09.2010 - 08.2018
Partial Load Professor
Sheridan College
01.2009 - 12.2010
Social Worker
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - 03.2009
Sessional Counsellor
Mohawk College
01.2006 - 04.2007
Social Worker
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2003 - 03.2008
Social Worker
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
06.2003 - 09.2003
Social Work Intern
Conestoga College
01.2002 - 06.2002
Elementary School Teacher
Waterloo Region District School Board & Bluewater District School Board
04.1993 - 01.2001
Master of Social Work - Individuals, Families, & Groups
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education -
Brock University
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