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Calm Sea

Certifcations

2024

Dare to Care ... Care for those working in VAW and VAC fields

Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)

2024

WHIMS 2015

Worksite Safety

2024

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA)

Worksite Safety

2024

Foundations of VAW Practice

Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH)

2023

Mental Health First Aid Standard

Mental Health Commission of Canada

2023

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Prevention

Georgian College

2023

Be There Certificate

Jack.org

2023

Step Up Bystander Training

Georgian College

2022

Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Level BLS (HCP)

Action First Aid

2022

Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE)

Panel on Research Ethics

2022

Mindfulness Ambassador Program Facilitator

Global Minds Collective (previously Mindfulness Without Borders)

2022

Brain Story Certification

Palix Foundation Alberta Family Wellness Initiative

2021

Changemaker: Leadership and Teamwork Badges

Georgian College

2021

2SLGBTQIA+ Safer Spaces Training

Gilbert Center

2021

Reiki Level One, Two and Three

The Soul Sanctuary

2021

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

LivingWorks

2021

International Tutor Training - Level One

College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)

2021

Reconciliation Education Certificate

First Nations University of Canada

2021

Start

LivingWorks

2021

Crash Course on Python

Google

IT Essentials

Cisco

2021

2018

A+ Certification (901 & 902)

CompTIA

2018

Service Analyst Program

NPower Canada

Awards

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Tutor of the Year Award

2024

Presented with a Tutor of the Year Award following five years of tutoring services providing students APA and writing support. Received heartfelt recognition from the Library and Academic Success and Writing Center departments at Georgian College.

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VIP Award

2023

Presented to a member of the Georgian College Students’ Association whose time and effort was donated with great appreciation. Received multiple nominations from students, staff and faculty. 

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Tutor of The Year Nomination

2022

Nominated for Tutor of the Year Award distributed by the Writing Center within the Georgian College Library. Votes were submitted by students that had utilized our tutoring services.

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Italian Award

2008

Issued this award in elementary school during graduation from Blessed Margherita Cita di Castello. Spoke fluent Italian and received the highest grades in Italian classes throughout the years. 

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Villari's Shaolin Challenge Spirit Award

2007

Awarded by Villari's Mixed Martial Arts in Toronto. Practiced Shaolin Kempo Karate and competed in sparring and kata at a yellow-belt level. Utilized the Five Animal Kenpo.

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Available virtually and in-person in Barrie, ON

May you be happy
May you be healthy
May you be at peace
Loving Kindness Meditation (DBT)

Sarah Ortiz

RP (Qualifying)

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I acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional lands of the Anishnaabeg people.

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