Alison Coldwell Email & Phone Number

• Applied for and received an $11 000 grant to facilitate four Lived Experience Committee sessions: individuals with lived experience with homelessness were paid to provide guidance on developing a resources and services guide.• Delivered presentations and media interviews on the importance of a Housing First approach to current homelessness programs and to promote housing as a human right.• Coordinated monthly meetings and bi-weekly case management hubs with community partners.• Organized assessment training for professional housing supports in Annapolis Valley

● Working frontline with youth in a supportive living setting● Cooking and cleaning alongside youth as they developed life skills● Emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and respecting others by following action plans designed for specific youth

Nova Scotia, Canada

• Received all housing referrals from organizations in Annapolis Valley• Managed the by-name list of individuals with core housing needs.• Developed proficiency in case management software.• Worked with team members and community stakeholders to advocate on behalf of clients with core housing needs to landlords and municipal leaders.

Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

• Helped college students with ASD develop positive study habits, and social skills, earning positive feedback from my superiors for implementing effective strategies• Used current evidence-based research to develop individualized lesson plans which helped clients become competent and independent in their skills

Nova Scotia, Canada

• Applied and implemented strategies, including Pivotal Response Treatment, Picture Exchange Communication Systems and Positive Behaviour Support. Maladaptive behaviours became less frequent, and routines became easier with dedication and consistency, proving my ability in this area• Worked with a team to promote growth in mental health, emotional well-being, and educational areas using clear evaluative strategies to ensure progress• Provided key emotional support to youth using a trauma-aware approach and employing excellent active listening skills to develop long lasting relationships with youth• Applied clinical and behavioural knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments ensuring that the youth and coworkers remained unharmed

• Worked closely with EIBI program implementors, a Speech Language Therapist and Clinical Interventionists to help children in our care develop language and play skills• Applied and implemented strategies, including PRT and PECS• Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress• Secured total of $15 000 for our school in June 2018: the money was used to pay part time supportworker and to purchase inclusive gross motor and sensory equipment

Aylesford, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Encouraged children with ASD during activities through two weekend long camps• Supported children during activities while being mindful of specific needs. My skills werepositively evaluated by camp manager and families of children attending the camp

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Participated in research on neurodegenerative diseases in a discourse analysis capacityUtilized skills in transcription to transcribe and organize raw data from video documentedinterviews into spreadsheetsCreated and organized documents for the speech analysis of more than fifty Alzheimer's patients

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

Ba, Linguistics

BA Honors in Linguistics with a minor in French; Research Assistant; Teaching Assistant

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: French Immersion Obtained French Immersion Certificate