Resume
EDUCATION
Master of Arts Counselling Psychology-2011
-Yorkville University, Fredericton NB
Bachelor of Education-2001
Generalist
-University of Alberta, Edmonton AB
Bachelor of Arts-1990
Cultural Anthropology
-Concordia University, Montreal QC
SKILLS
-Excellent presentation, written, computer & verbal communication skills
-Strength based & Solution focused shortterm counselling skills
-Provide individual, couples and group counseling
-Use contemplative and integrative psychotherapies to foster
mental well-being and supportive lifestyle changes
-Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients
-Maintain counseling case documentation in accordance with all applicable ethics & laws
-Intervene in crisis situations, use professional judgment & common sense
-Establish individual treatment plans outlining the goals of treatment based assessments
-Offer prevention and education program facilitation and services based on client needs
-Excellent multicultural awareness & sensitivity working with diverse groups
-Establish an individual treatment plan outlining the goals of treatment based assessments
-Offer prevention and education program facilitation based on client needs
Professional Development
2014
Athabasca University Courses
-Experiential Learning in the Celebration of Diversity
-Introduction to Career Development
-The Career Development Portfolio
-Theories of Career Development
2012
-Diversity & Aboriginal Trg.
-Self-Hard Reduction Trg.
-Crisis Prevention & Intervention
-Current CPR & First Aid-2012
2011
-Abuse Prevention & Response
-Positive Practices
-Medication Administration
-Business Communications Course, University of Calgary (UofC)-2009
-Business Analysis Certificate, UofC-2008
-National Fitness Leadership Advisory Committee (NFLAC)-1992
INTERESTS: Yoga, Music, violin, art & history, movies, biking, hiking, scuba-diving
VOLUNTEER: YMCA Fitness Instructor & Apprentice Trainer
Occupational Health & Safety Rep. United Way representative, Block Parent, Special Olympics,
National Fitness Leadership Advisory Committee Certified - NFLAC)
WORK EXPERIENCE
School Counsellor
Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary School Kitimat BC – Present
-Offer personal, educational and career counselling to students, and families.
-Consult with parents, teachers and school administration to promote student success
- Ability to work collaboratively with support staff, students, parents, and community agencies
-Provide Graduation Verification to meet provincial requirements
-Knowledge of and/or experience in dealing with special topics in counselling such as family issues; anger management, substance use and abuse, suicide assessment, child abuse, grieving process, etc.
-participating as an active member of the school-based team (S-BT) and Learning Services Support Team (LSST)
-Understanding of and commitment to collaborative decision making
-Experience in school programming for high incidence students; including those that are learning disabled and severely behavior disabled
-Ability to interpret psychometric assessments
-Knowledge and/or experience developing IEPs and transition planning
-Ability to coordinate school based team and integrated case management meetings
Practicum Coordinator (contractor) – 2014
Yorkville University – Fredericton NB
-Work closely with the faculty instructor in monitoring the students practicum progress
-Regular contact with the students and on-site supervisors regarding practicum on-site logistics
-Attend all on-line seminars
-Responds to student email questions and concerns
-Review/monitor and respond to student counseling records (CARS)
-Reviews respond to reflection journals
-Receive and coordinate the completion of all evaluations
Student Services Resource Teacher – 2012-2013
Revelstoke Secondary School- Revelstoke BC
-Act as a Case Manager providing learning support, acting as a liaison with classroom teachers, students, and parents for students with developmental challenges and special needs e.g. autism, ODD developmental delays, ADHD.
-Collaborate with the classroom Teacher, parents and other personnel to maintain IPP’s
-Provide In-Service Support and direction to Educational Assistants, and conflict resolution
-Support to students who are seeking assistance or enhancements with regular curriculum
-Team member of School Based Team and District Student Services
-Provide regular or short-term instruction or learning support to individuals or groups
-Assist the regular classroom teacher in altering instructional and assessment strategies
-Instruct and deliver the regular classroom programs
-Knowledge of current best practices, policy related to diagnosis and remediation of learning disabilities, behaviour management, language development, counselling, curriculum modification, learning strategies, and computer technology
In Home Support/Therapeutic Access-2012
Aspen Family-Calgary AB
-Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriate.
-Provide in home support and family functioning/behavioural support to bring families together
-Liaison with Child Services
-Provide Therapeutic Access to parents to improve sensitive parenting
-Maintain files and assess family functioning; provide assessment summaries
-Liaison with Child Services and other government agencies to assist client functioning
-Counsel and support parenting skill development; sensitive parenting skills in a controlled access setting
Outreach Support Worker (Part time)
Community Living Alternative Services (C.L.AS.)-Calgary AB
-Provide psychosocial-emotional support for persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)
-Help client with DSM-IV-TR diagnosis (paranoid schizophrenia) develop coping, life, and problems solving skills to contribute to personal wellness and healthy family dynamics
-Help client build resiliency, increase support networks, & personal growth opportunities
Counsellor 2011
Catholic Family Service - Practicum, Calgary AB
-Individuals, couples, & family counselling
-Help clients cope with life challenges, relationship issues, couples/family issues, social interactions, anxiety, depression, addictions, compulsive behaviours and other concerns
-Provide risk assessments, treatment plans, & summary reports
-Maintain current session progress notes, including current information/changes, themes/observations, Interventions/Tasks/Plan; Session & Outcome Ratings
- Complete Case Summaries including Assessment of prominent problem areas, Summary of Service Interventions, Outcomes including reviews, transfers or closures, & Recommendations
Specialist Advisor 2007-2010
University of Calgary - Faculty of Medicine, Calgary AB
-Project coordinator for Health Innovation and Information Technology Centre (HiiTeC)
-Business analysis, online site builds & repository management
-Communication and liaison with Alberta Health Services, faculty, students; healthcare staff
-Writing Business Proposals, and Communication Plans
-Process Improvements to support change, quality assurance, & best practices
-User guide, surveys, and template development to reflect current processes
-Project coordination: planning executing, closing including risk mitigation, budget, & resources
-Research Assistant for Doctor based initiatives in eHealth Research & Education
Teacher 2001-2007
Calgary Board of Education, Calgary AB
-Planning, Teaching, & grading of Core Subjects & Modified Learning Curriculum k-12
-Preparation of Individual Program Plans & Report Cards
-Inclusive psychosocial-emotional & behavioural support
-Liaison and consultation with professionals to facilitate student services/resources
- Facilitate Conflict Resolution with individuals and groups & with cultural sensitivity
-Team planning & Supervision of Educational Assistants
-Paced Learning for special needs & developmentally challenged students-Junior High
-Literacy resource to support core subjects-Junior High
-Learning Strategies, special needs, gifted, & mainstream core subjects-High School
-Outreach & Alternative Programs – e.g. START, Woods, Hull Home
-ESL, new immigrant/refugee students with complex transitional support needs
Case Worker 1998-2000
Young Offenders Centre (EYOC)-Department of Justice, Edmonton AB
-Client Case management to support individual Behavioural Programs
-Supervise clients and exercise discretion & sound judgment in relation to all matters
-Perform Standard Operating Procedures to maintain daily routines and security/safety
-Communicate with clients, families, and external agencies in a clear and kind manner
-Collaborate with professional to meet diverse mental health and behavioural issues
-Crisis Intervention & emergency response
-Supervise client movement & recreational activities; sensitive to diversity of population
Naval Reserves -Canada 1986-1996
Administration Clerk (Secret Clearance)
-Full office management of incoming/outgoing correspondence, Policy& Procedures
-Employee records, leave and benefits, performance evaluations; routine security
-Administration work at various bases in Canada. HMCS Brunswicker, HMCS Donnacona,
HMCS Scotian.
Ship Team Diver
-Scuba diving assignments
-Emergency Response, firefighting, damage control; advanced CPR/First Aid/water safety
-Search & rescue, hull inspection/repair, Limpid Mine Disarmament (LMD)
Master of Arts Counselling Psychology-2011
-Yorkville University, Fredericton NB
Bachelor of Education-2001
Generalist
-University of Alberta, Edmonton AB
Bachelor of Arts-1990
Cultural Anthropology
-Concordia University, Montreal QC
SKILLS
-Excellent presentation, written, computer & verbal communication skills
-Strength based & Solution focused shortterm counselling skills
-Provide individual, couples and group counseling
-Use contemplative and integrative psychotherapies to foster
mental well-being and supportive lifestyle changes
-Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients
-Maintain counseling case documentation in accordance with all applicable ethics & laws
-Intervene in crisis situations, use professional judgment & common sense
-Establish individual treatment plans outlining the goals of treatment based assessments
-Offer prevention and education program facilitation and services based on client needs
-Excellent multicultural awareness & sensitivity working with diverse groups
-Establish an individual treatment plan outlining the goals of treatment based assessments
-Offer prevention and education program facilitation based on client needs
Professional Development
2014
Athabasca University Courses
-Experiential Learning in the Celebration of Diversity
-Introduction to Career Development
-The Career Development Portfolio
-Theories of Career Development
2012
-Diversity & Aboriginal Trg.
-Self-Hard Reduction Trg.
-Crisis Prevention & Intervention
-Current CPR & First Aid-2012
2011
-Abuse Prevention & Response
-Positive Practices
-Medication Administration
-Business Communications Course, University of Calgary (UofC)-2009
-Business Analysis Certificate, UofC-2008
-National Fitness Leadership Advisory Committee (NFLAC)-1992
INTERESTS: Yoga, Music, violin, art & history, movies, biking, hiking, scuba-diving
VOLUNTEER: YMCA Fitness Instructor & Apprentice Trainer
Occupational Health & Safety Rep. United Way representative, Block Parent, Special Olympics,
National Fitness Leadership Advisory Committee Certified - NFLAC)
WORK EXPERIENCE
School Counsellor
Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary School Kitimat BC – Present
-Offer personal, educational and career counselling to students, and families.
-Consult with parents, teachers and school administration to promote student success
- Ability to work collaboratively with support staff, students, parents, and community agencies
-Provide Graduation Verification to meet provincial requirements
-Knowledge of and/or experience in dealing with special topics in counselling such as family issues; anger management, substance use and abuse, suicide assessment, child abuse, grieving process, etc.
-participating as an active member of the school-based team (S-BT) and Learning Services Support Team (LSST)
-Understanding of and commitment to collaborative decision making
-Experience in school programming for high incidence students; including those that are learning disabled and severely behavior disabled
-Ability to interpret psychometric assessments
-Knowledge and/or experience developing IEPs and transition planning
-Ability to coordinate school based team and integrated case management meetings
Practicum Coordinator (contractor) – 2014
Yorkville University – Fredericton NB
-Work closely with the faculty instructor in monitoring the students practicum progress
-Regular contact with the students and on-site supervisors regarding practicum on-site logistics
-Attend all on-line seminars
-Responds to student email questions and concerns
-Review/monitor and respond to student counseling records (CARS)
-Reviews respond to reflection journals
-Receive and coordinate the completion of all evaluations
Student Services Resource Teacher – 2012-2013
Revelstoke Secondary School- Revelstoke BC
-Act as a Case Manager providing learning support, acting as a liaison with classroom teachers, students, and parents for students with developmental challenges and special needs e.g. autism, ODD developmental delays, ADHD.
-Collaborate with the classroom Teacher, parents and other personnel to maintain IPP’s
-Provide In-Service Support and direction to Educational Assistants, and conflict resolution
-Support to students who are seeking assistance or enhancements with regular curriculum
-Team member of School Based Team and District Student Services
-Provide regular or short-term instruction or learning support to individuals or groups
-Assist the regular classroom teacher in altering instructional and assessment strategies
-Instruct and deliver the regular classroom programs
-Knowledge of current best practices, policy related to diagnosis and remediation of learning disabilities, behaviour management, language development, counselling, curriculum modification, learning strategies, and computer technology
In Home Support/Therapeutic Access-2012
Aspen Family-Calgary AB
-Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriate.
-Provide in home support and family functioning/behavioural support to bring families together
-Liaison with Child Services
-Provide Therapeutic Access to parents to improve sensitive parenting
-Maintain files and assess family functioning; provide assessment summaries
-Liaison with Child Services and other government agencies to assist client functioning
-Counsel and support parenting skill development; sensitive parenting skills in a controlled access setting
Outreach Support Worker (Part time)
Community Living Alternative Services (C.L.AS.)-Calgary AB
-Provide psychosocial-emotional support for persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)
-Help client with DSM-IV-TR diagnosis (paranoid schizophrenia) develop coping, life, and problems solving skills to contribute to personal wellness and healthy family dynamics
-Help client build resiliency, increase support networks, & personal growth opportunities
Counsellor 2011
Catholic Family Service - Practicum, Calgary AB
-Individuals, couples, & family counselling
-Help clients cope with life challenges, relationship issues, couples/family issues, social interactions, anxiety, depression, addictions, compulsive behaviours and other concerns
-Provide risk assessments, treatment plans, & summary reports
-Maintain current session progress notes, including current information/changes, themes/observations, Interventions/Tasks/Plan; Session & Outcome Ratings
- Complete Case Summaries including Assessment of prominent problem areas, Summary of Service Interventions, Outcomes including reviews, transfers or closures, & Recommendations
Specialist Advisor 2007-2010
University of Calgary - Faculty of Medicine, Calgary AB
-Project coordinator for Health Innovation and Information Technology Centre (HiiTeC)
-Business analysis, online site builds & repository management
-Communication and liaison with Alberta Health Services, faculty, students; healthcare staff
-Writing Business Proposals, and Communication Plans
-Process Improvements to support change, quality assurance, & best practices
-User guide, surveys, and template development to reflect current processes
-Project coordination: planning executing, closing including risk mitigation, budget, & resources
-Research Assistant for Doctor based initiatives in eHealth Research & Education
Teacher 2001-2007
Calgary Board of Education, Calgary AB
-Planning, Teaching, & grading of Core Subjects & Modified Learning Curriculum k-12
-Preparation of Individual Program Plans & Report Cards
-Inclusive psychosocial-emotional & behavioural support
-Liaison and consultation with professionals to facilitate student services/resources
- Facilitate Conflict Resolution with individuals and groups & with cultural sensitivity
-Team planning & Supervision of Educational Assistants
-Paced Learning for special needs & developmentally challenged students-Junior High
-Literacy resource to support core subjects-Junior High
-Learning Strategies, special needs, gifted, & mainstream core subjects-High School
-Outreach & Alternative Programs – e.g. START, Woods, Hull Home
-ESL, new immigrant/refugee students with complex transitional support needs
Case Worker 1998-2000
Young Offenders Centre (EYOC)-Department of Justice, Edmonton AB
-Client Case management to support individual Behavioural Programs
-Supervise clients and exercise discretion & sound judgment in relation to all matters
-Perform Standard Operating Procedures to maintain daily routines and security/safety
-Communicate with clients, families, and external agencies in a clear and kind manner
-Collaborate with professional to meet diverse mental health and behavioural issues
-Crisis Intervention & emergency response
-Supervise client movement & recreational activities; sensitive to diversity of population
Naval Reserves -Canada 1986-1996
Administration Clerk (Secret Clearance)
-Full office management of incoming/outgoing correspondence, Policy& Procedures
-Employee records, leave and benefits, performance evaluations; routine security
-Administration work at various bases in Canada. HMCS Brunswicker, HMCS Donnacona,
HMCS Scotian.
Ship Team Diver
-Scuba diving assignments
-Emergency Response, firefighting, damage control; advanced CPR/First Aid/water safety
-Search & rescue, hull inspection/repair, Limpid Mine Disarmament (LMD)