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Contract and Volunteer-based Research ProjectsYoga Outreach Society (2016)•Researched and wrote a literature review on trauma-informed yoga as a promising adjunct treatment intervention in substance use treatment programs with justice-involved youthBC Society of Transition Houses (2015–2016)•Researched and wrote a literature review on trauma-informed yoga as a promising practice for improving the mental and physical health impacts of post-traumatic stress and vicarious stress on survivors of violence and anti-violence workers•Produced environmental scan of best practicesEditors Canada (Volunteer position, 2012 – present)•Design and manage online surveys; analyze and interpret data; produce survey highlights reportSmall Business, Big Change (Book Project published by Night Owls Press, 2012)•Interviewed 21 socially responsible microentrepreneurs; analyzed interview transcripts and integrated themes into case studies & narrative text•Designed easy-to-use assessment tools and templates to help microentrepreneurs more easily identify social impact goals and track outcomesDemonstrating Value Project, Vancity Community Foundation (2011– 2012)•Guided social enterprise clients through the process of identifying business performance and social impact goals, defining and tracking outcomes indicators, and creating a performance snapshot template to communicate their outcomesBe the Change Earth Alliance (Volunteer Project, 2010)•Researched and wrote a literature review on the efficacy of peer support in fostering community engagementEditing ProjectsPolished Publishing Group (2012–present)•Provided copy editing and proofreading services for over 20 fiction and nonfiction projectsIndependent Book Projects (2010–present)•Provide comprehensive editing services to independent authors from diverse genres•Copy edited & formatted academic journal articles using APA style guideWriting ProjectsSee publications section of profile

•Produced 14 research reports interpreting survey data and charts on various topics (e.g., online learning, experiential learning, learning outcomes) covered in the Undergraduate Experience Survey (UES)•Used NVivo to code and identify themes for a qualitative analysis and write-up of students’ feedback on a province-wide survey of students’ perceptions of sexual violence and misconduct on campus•Designed a quantitative analysis of UES 2022 data to identify barriers preventing students from participating in experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for work or further studies•Created a style guide for the SEER team that documents spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting conventions to be used in SEER written reports•Developed a template for more efficiently producing UES narrative reports

•Taught elementary and secondary school students goal-setting behaviors, active learning strategies, and effective study habits that help students improve academic performance, increase confidence, and reach their highest potential.•Provided instruction and feedback to facilitate students’ mastery of specific writing, reading comprehension and math skill sets.

Strategic Analysis and Planning Activities •Collaborated in developing strategic outcomes measures and accountability reporting indicators•Produced literature reviews, environmental scans, labour market analyses, and other research reports to support evidence-based planning and decision making processes•Designed and tested academic program review procedures and outcomes indicators•Produced concise, easy to read statistical analyses and reports for evaluation and outcomes analaysesData Management and Research Activities•Managed institution-wide survey studies•Coordinated annual data submissions; ensured data had been validated and met external reporting requirements•Created relational databases to store demographic and educational data sets relevant to institutional and academic program planning•Initiated applied research projects and presented the results at institutional research conferences•Designed and analyzed survey studies (e.g., satisfaction surveys, annual surveys of applicants and registrants, exit surveys, program feasibility studies) intended to capture students' and employees' feedback on a variety of services and resources•Advised academic administrators and instructors about research questions, survey design, and research ethics board requirementsAdministrative Activities•Managed and delegated department work load and tracked work flow•Oversaw the department budget and expedited purchases of required resources •Provided support and training to department staff and Intern/Co-op students•Served as the department liaison for internal and external committees and project teams

•Designed a study (funded by Health Canada) on wife assault statistics and battered women’s help seeking patterns in Vancouver, BC •Managed and successfully completed the project on budget and within the specified deadlines•Identified key informants and completed focus groups and interviews to collect data for the study•Compiled and analyzed primary and secondary sources of quantitative data•Produced a compelling final report that contrasted an apparent decline in spousal assault cases, as reported by the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, with the observations and perceptions of front-line workers