I'm not your usual therapist. Rough around the edges and always real, I want you to feel heard, understood, and, when ready, set up with a concrete plan tailor-made to bring you closer to where you want to be. As an individual who seeks meaningful connection, I tend to be able to offer a strong sense of clarity in the fray. I do so with transparency and rigor. Given my experience abroad, as an academic, educator, and counselor, I offer rich insight and perspective. In our time together,… Show more I'm not your usual therapist. Rough around the edges and always real, I want you to feel heard, understood, and, when ready, set up with a concrete plan tailor-made to bring you closer to where you want to be. As an individual who seeks meaningful connection, I tend to be able to offer a strong sense of clarity in the fray. I do so with transparency and rigor. Given my experience abroad, as an academic, educator, and counselor, I offer rich insight and perspective. In our time together, we will discuss your values, goals, and experiences and explore well-paced and value-driven tools for making your life more in-line with what is important to you.Each and every one of us is worthy of a life that is filled with purpose, love, and contentment. If you're open to it, reach out and let's see how I can support you to navigate your way closer to whatever that might look like for you. And if I can't, I may be able to refer you to someone who can. Show less

- Collaborated with a gregarious and robust Student Services team, supporting the entire student body toward success in their arts and technology-based programs - Instructed students toward academic success and career readiness including topics like personalizing resumes, cover letters, and interview skills, allowing each student to best communicate their value in their industry- Offered high-level support to students looking to expand their entrepreneurial, personal, and professional… Show more - Collaborated with a gregarious and robust Student Services team, supporting the entire student body toward success in their arts and technology-based programs - Instructed students toward academic success and career readiness including topics like personalizing resumes, cover letters, and interview skills, allowing each student to best communicate their value in their industry- Offered high-level support to students looking to expand their entrepreneurial, personal, and professional pursuits- One-on-one support for students and staff around managing mental health, bullying, familial concerns, etc. Show less

- Created and managed the daily operations of the remote coaching for education program- Coached 300+ excited incoming students toward program and industry preparedness- Through 400hrs+ of support focused on fostering a sense of community, engagement, and education readiness, 2% fewer students cancelled their enrollment before starting and 6% remained in their chosen programs well into the programs start

- Often assigned the higher-risk service users (mental/physical health issues, substance use, and behavioural concerns), supported each 1-to-1 using a person-centered approach focussing on non-judgement, clear and open reflection, and finding their actionable next steps. - Conducted needs and risk assessments, established resettlement, engagement and support plans together with guests with the goal of swiftly securing long-term support and housing alternatives.- Increased participation… Show more - Often assigned the higher-risk service users (mental/physical health issues, substance use, and behavioural concerns), supported each 1-to-1 using a person-centered approach focussing on non-judgement, clear and open reflection, and finding their actionable next steps. - Conducted needs and risk assessments, established resettlement, engagement and support plans together with guests with the goal of swiftly securing long-term support and housing alternatives.- Increased participation in the life skills programme through increased communication and tailored activities- Group leader for an adventurous and challenging 6-day guest-oriented sailing trip Show less

Lecturer: Evolutionary Approaches to Gender Development (Gender Development: Biological, Psychological, and Clinical Perspectives, Psy 7) Supervisor to Undergraduates in Sex Differences and Sexual Differentiation, Childhood Gendered Behaviour, Disorders of Sexual Differentiation, Gender and Psychopathology, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Evolutionary Approaches to Gender Development, Paraphilias, Thesis Revision, Examination Preparation- Long-term project development and… Show more Lecturer: Evolutionary Approaches to Gender Development (Gender Development: Biological, Psychological, and Clinical Perspectives, Psy 7) Supervisor to Undergraduates in Sex Differences and Sexual Differentiation, Childhood Gendered Behaviour, Disorders of Sexual Differentiation, Gender and Psychopathology, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Evolutionary Approaches to Gender Development, Paraphilias, Thesis Revision, Examination Preparation- Long-term project development and management including sensitive data collection, analysis,summation, and storage resulting in completion of degree- Empirical, descriptive, and summative writing and publication of research results leading to national and international presentation of evidence-based findings at conferences and in academic journals- Consulted and communicated with colleagues, students, and media outlets promoting effective dissemination and collaboration- Marked essays and exams, providing feedback, additional tutorship and support to undergraduates (including statistics and thesis consultation)- Consistently received positive student, peer, and colleague feedback, making topics approachable and rewarding Show less

Teaching Assistant in Comparative Sexuality [Psychology] and Organizational PsychologyGuest Lectured in Abnormal Psychology and Sexual Health [Psychology]Coordinated and Invited Speaker of "What’s Next?: Planning for Graduate School" hosted by CAETL- Long-term project development and management including sensitive data collection, analysis,summation, and storage- Empirical, descriptive, and summative writing and publication of research results leading to… Show more Teaching Assistant in Comparative Sexuality [Psychology] and Organizational PsychologyGuest Lectured in Abnormal Psychology and Sexual Health [Psychology]Coordinated and Invited Speaker of "What’s Next?: Planning for Graduate School" hosted by CAETL- Long-term project development and management including sensitive data collection, analysis,summation, and storage- Empirical, descriptive, and summative writing and publication of research results leading to nationaland international presentation of evidence-based findings at conferences and in academic journals- Online recruitment of participants using an array of social media and data collection platforms- Consulting and communicating with colleagues, students, and media outlets- Assisted course administrator in teaching and administration of course (Sizes: 15-300)- Exam marking, providing feedback, additional tutorship and support to undergraduates,including statistics and thesis consultation- Assisted in the formulation and administration of teaching tools/examinations- Consistently received positive student, peer, and colleague feedback, making topics approachable and rewarding Show less

- Collected and entered data for clinical trial examining mindfulness as a treatment for Provoked Vestibulodynia in women. - Contributed to the development of psychoeducational treatment manuals and to the development and alteration of data collection and entry methods. - Interacted with clients regarding enrolment and questionnaire administration including appointment scheduling. - Observed and assisted in psycho-educational group therapy sessions.

- Managed the ongoing research projects for a Marketing and Behavioural Sciences lab following strict ethics and data handling protocols with PI, PhD student, national and international collaborators- Wrote project proposals, ethics applications, research protocols, materials, and manuscripts- Responsible for the recruitment, training, and management of 6 research assistants- Initiated, developed, and managed the lab website

- Collected and entered data for psychological research studies