Curriculum Vitae
Crisis Support Worker
2024 - Present, Green Haven Shelter for Women
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Respond to individuals in crisis using advanced interpersonal skills, including debriefing, active listening, conflict resolution, and problem solving.
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Provide one-on-one support for residents, incorporating a trauma-informed, women-centered, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based approach.
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Plan, develop and implement individualized programming and long-term goals within a client-centered environment.
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Employ harm reduction strategies to support individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
GCSA President
2022 - 2024, Georgian College
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Directed and supervise the affairs of the Georgian College Students’ Association.
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Assisted with the coordination, planning and delivery of Orientation and Shinerama.
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Supported with Elections, and ensured the proper Election Procedures were followed.
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Attended regular meetings with the SLM and the Campus Dean to share and discuss student issues and upcoming events. Ensured group cohesiveness and team work within the Executive. Acted as a liaison to College/Campus Administration and Senior Managers.
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Addressed all ideas, concerns, and complaints from the students in a prompt, professional and courteous manner.
Learning Skills Assistant
2019 - 2024, Georgian College
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Provided writing assistance using a coaching or non-directive approach
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Assisted students with essay writing and APA in-person and online.
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Was responsible for providing valuable feedback on student essays in regards to student questions, concerns, or areas of need.
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Provided APA, grammar, writing style, and academic writing feedback and refer students to resources, departments, or faculty when applicable.
MHWB Champion
2022 - 2023, Georgian College
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Organized weekly programing and work in collaboration with Mental Health and Wellbeing Navigators.
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Planned mindfulness activities to lead in Orillia by incorporating Mindfulness Without Borders and Mindful@Work curriculum.
GCSA VP Equity & Inclusion
2021 - 2022, Georgian College
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Developed and procure collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders to create and deliver educational information, workshops and events that help to raise awareness of social justice, equity and diversity among Georgian College and the Orillia community.
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Represented the interests of students on marginalized and disenfranchised college and community initiatives including assisting students in advocating for their rights.
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Coordinated various equitable events such as pride week.
Personal Support Worker
2017 - 2018, Home Instead
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Supervised older adult patients and prevented accidental self-harm by being observant as well as aiding them in accomplishing all necessary daily tasks.
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Practiced safe hygienic procedures to ensure good health and decrease risks of infections.
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Completed household chores with intent to facilitate the removal of obstructions for all patients.
Lego Leader
2014 - 2015, Creative Club Inc.
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Supervised children aged 5-12 within groups of 15-30+ throughout their lunch/afterschool periods.
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Prepared creative lesson plans which assured the engagement and interest of the children.
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Established a safe, equitable, and entertaining environment that was child-centric. Provided updated information and enquiry responses to parents and teachers.
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Implemented conflict resolution techniques when necessary.
Other Experiences
2014 - 2019, Unrelated to Psychology
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Assistant Chef - Santinos and Bacio Trattoria
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Licenced Life Insurance Agent - Primerica
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General Labor - GMC
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Construction Worker - Lisi Mechanical Inc.
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Cashier and Food Handler - Freshii
Academic & Practical Experience
Volunteering
Speaking Engagements
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Presented as Guest Panelist for the Georgian College Dual Credit event multiple times.
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Was a facilitator speaking on behalf of the Library and Academic Success Center for virtual events.
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Participated as a guest panelist or co-facilitator in many events such as RISE (Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Entrepreneurship).
Extra Curriculars
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Partook in the Changemaker Micro Certificate soft launch and pilot program.
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Vice President of the Georgian College Debating Society for one year.
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President and creator of the Georgian College Psychology Club.
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Previous Program Representative on the Georgian College Student Academic Engagement Council.
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Co-Chair and co-founder of the Georgian College Student EDIB Committee.
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Nominated member of the Academy for Youth Allyship Design Team presented by Ashoka Canada.
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Appointed as a Student Volunteer member in the Georgian College Research Ethics Board.
Community Involvement
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Chief Financial Officer and Official Agent for Innisfil-Barrie New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate Aleesha Gostkowski from July 2021 to April 2022.