Krista Elliott-Shahid M.A. Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In this position I am responsible for embedding health and well-being in the curriculum and campus learning environment, building capacity to support well-being, establishing well-being education communications, and identifying community partnerships that support learners. The role involves developing, delivering, and evaluating strategies in collaboration with learners to foster help seeking behaviours, develop agents of change and wellbeing, and equip the College community to effectively support student health and wellbeing.

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

The Master’s in Counselling program equips students with essential communication skills for interpersonal and counselling contexts. It provides a solid foundation in the historical and theoretical aspects of counselling psychology, while also developing frameworks for planning and implementing client change interventions. Students gain familiarity with various counselling assessment procedures and explore various counselling modalities. The program emphasizes the importance of professional and ethical issues in practice, along with an understanding of gender and cultural considerations. Additionally, students benefit from supervised practice in counselling psychology settings.

Oshawa, Ontario

As the founding Manager of the Student Learning Centre, I led a dynamic team of 10 full-time staff and 50-60 part-time peer tutors and success facilitators. Together, we developed and implemented a comprehensive suite of services and programs designed to support students in their academic, personal, and professional journeys.

Ontario, Canada

Mental Health StrategyIn this project, I led diverse working groups to develop a comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing student mental health support. This involved creating resources and protocols for effectively addressing students in distress or at risk, ensuring that staff were equipped to respond appropriately. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, we established a cohesive strategy that prioritized student well-being and promoted a supportive campus environment.NOOL Academic Online Resource:For this initiative, I conducted a thorough review of the existing website to identify redundancies and inefficiencies in the academic resources available to students. Based on my findings, I recommended a more streamlined platform that effectively organized and presented academic content. This improved accessibility and usability, making it easier for students to find the support they need to succeed in their studies.

Faculty Of Engineering & Applied Science

As an Academic Advisor, I supported students through personalized guidance, academic counseling, and resources to address their unique personal challenges. I collaborated with both individuals and groups to set academic and personal goals, developing targeted interventions for at-risk students. By implementing strategies such as proactive communication, resource referrals, workshops, and tailored action plans, I helped enhance student success and foster a supportive learning environment.

As one of the first hires at the university, I served as a Student Service Representative during the establishment of the student support structure. I provided comprehensive support to students by addressing their inquiries and facilitating access to essential resources, fostering a welcoming environment and ensuring a seamless experience throughout their academic journey.

Beijing, China

Beijing, China

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Master Of Counselling (Mc), Applied Psychology

Master Of Arts - Ma, Education

Bsc. (Hons), Psychology

Certificate, Learning Disabilities - Theory And Best Practices

This program sets the foundation for study in the area of learning disabilities with a focus on the relevant and varied definitions.

Professional Management Certificate, Management Development Centre, Faculty Of Business And It