Dr. Brittany Burek Email & Phone Number

Durham

Durham, Ontario, Canada

Halifax, Nova

Rotations in preschool assessment (including diagnostic assessment for ASD), community mental health (with a focus on EFFT and ARC), adolescent intensive service, and the family intensive outreach service.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Plan, implement, and manage the clinical research program for a virtual, transdiagnostic intervention for parents of children with neonatal and congenital conditions impacting neurodevelopment (I-InTERACT-North). Within the Neurosciences and Mental Health Program reporting to Dr. Tricia Williams.

Support the design, implementation, analysis and dissemination of information from two multi-year sequential cohort research projects in Ontario schools within the Learning, Engagement and Attention Lab (PI: Dr. Martinussen). As a senior member of the lab, engage in mentorship and coordination of lab activities.

APD2280: Introduction to Special Education and Adaptive Instruction

Provided evidence based intervention to children, youth and families drawing from transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioural, dialectical behavioural, and parent management training orientations. Provided consultation as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Within the OISE Psychology Clinic, conducted comprehensive psychological assessments of children and adolescents. Provided in-person and remote consultation services. Delivered evidence based intervention including psychotherapy and psychologically-informed academic intervention. Under supervision, supervised junior student clinician.

Provided integrated individual and family therapy (ages 5-17) as well as consultation to multidisciplinary family health team and community partners.

The perfect blend. For your special day. For any day. Your Way.

100 International Blvd.

Handling and sorting of specimens from patients across Ontario in preparation for testing as a member of the Central Data Sort team, client services experience.

Etobicoke

Assist children in the Smart Kidz academic tutoring program (kindergarten to grade 12) with a variety of subjects, primarily math and english. Ensure a safe and positive learning environment to help students achieve their full potential with a recognition of individual learning needs. Familiarity with Jump Math.

Guelph, On

Conduct one-to-one meetings with new students who opt into the program after receiving less than a 60% average in their first semester. I help to explore possible stressors and subsequent coping strategies including reviewing campus resources to help foster student success. I attend ongoing training, marketing of the program and documentation as a team member.

Guelph, On

Assist students with IEPs requiring accommodations for test taking through reading their exam questions and answers, acting as a scribe or both. This position requires me to maintain confidentiality, act with patience and care, as well as uphold integrity in test taking while still providing assistance.

Volunteer as a representative of the BAS program at various events on and off campus, answering potential students' questions about the program, the University of Guelph and university in general.

University Of Guelph

Under the direction of Professor Powell and her Graduate students, acquired skills in behavioural coding, collection and analysis of data from experimental and non-experimental research designs

Guelph

Mentored a first year Bachelor of Arts and Sciences student as an older student in the same program. Provided guidance and help in navigating the program as well as university life with the intention of helping my Sib feel more connected to the university and give them the confidence and resources to succeed in the rest of their academic career.

Guelph, On

Aided a Residence Assistant in welcoming new students as a volunteer. Participated in welcome and transition activities for new students. Maintained a presence and availability for ongoing support for students during their first year living in residence

Assist groups by provided supportive child care to children from birth to age 12 during parent education groups. Contribute, as a member of a team, to designing and carrying out age-appropriate activities. Bring insight from spending time with the children to team debriefing sessions with Clinical Psychologist, Child and Youth Worker and Early Childhood Educators. Maintain confidentiality, trust and a safe environment to ensure the physical and mental health of the children.

University Of Guelph

Using past experience being involved in and running TEDxGuelphU to guide the organization of our November 2013 event. Provided support and guidance when asked and acted as a resource with the goal of scaffolding the new committees success. Initiated the creation of a transition manual with contributions from past event organizers with the intention of creating a more stable and sustainable event.

Responsible for overseeing and planning of a full day speakers conference for 200 live guests and 1000+ online viewers, heading a committee of 15 student event coordinators from across colleges and years, organizing volunteers and managing a $13,000 budget and abiding by a license from TED Global.

Toronto

Worked with patients and assisted with the emotional and social aspects of hospitalization and illness with the outcome of creating a better hospitalization experience.

Sydney, Australia

Assisted PhD Candidate with transcription of recorded interviews as well as developed skills in qualitative coding to contribute to the field of Individual Differences Psychology and particularly to better understand self-handicapping behaviour in students.

Etobicoke

Supported the soccer, teamwork and sportsmanship skills development of children aged 5 and under. Communicated with parents and soccer club coordinators. Maintained a safe and inclusive sporting environment for children to make them feel like an important part of a team and to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

Worked to teach children, aged 5-13, basic skills in order to succeed in a variety of track and field events. Came up with engaging coaching strategies and ensured a fun camp experience.

Ph.D. School And Clinical Child Psychology

Master Of Arts (M.A.), School And Clinical Child Psychology

Children'S Mental Health Certificate (Ce)

Courses include; Prevention and Intervention Strategies, Early Development, Trauma and Loss, Psychiatric Disorders Common in Children.

Bachelor Of Arts And Sciences, Psychology And Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: Project Serve Team Leader, Residence Orientation Leader, Intramural team member, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences.

Exchange, Psychology

Participated in an academic exchange taking Abnormal Psychology, Personality and Intelligence II, Educational Psychology and Learning.