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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada

September 2019-April 2020: Co-instructing a two-semester, service-learning course for MScPl students titled, "Planning for Change."January-April 2019: Taught a second-year lecture-style course titled, "Globalization and Urban Change."

Toronto, Canada

Undertaking research on two projects that are focused on (1) the ways in which inclusive playgrounds are designed and experienced; and (2) the ways in which school travel is designed for and experienced by families living with childhood disability.

Mississauga

Undertook research project entitled, "Getting to School: An Investigation of Household Experiences with Disability in Childhood." Funded by: The Hospital for Sick Children Norman Saunders Complex Care Initiative Grant. Principal Investigator: R. Buliung. Other Investigators: T. Ross and A. Howard.

Mississauga, Canada

Worked on an accessible school travel research project. Funded by: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Insight Grant. Principal Investigator: R. Buliung.

Mississauga

Worked on a systematic review of trends in children's school travel and mobility. Funded by: Metrolinx. Principal Investigator: R. Buliung. Other Investigators: L. Rothman and A. Macpherson.

Mississauga

Undertook a systematic review project entitled, "Understanding Geographies of Childhood Dis/Ability," which was focused on disability, active school travel, and children's independent mobility. Funded by: University of Toronto Research and Scholarly Activity Fund (awarded to: R. Buliung).

Mississauga

Undertook research and report preparation for a research project entitled, "Planning for Accessible School Travel." Funded by: Metrolinx. Principal Investigator: R. Buliung. Other Investigators: T. Ross and T. Titchkosky.

Toronto, Canada

Assisted with the following courses:-GGR210 "Social Geographies." University of Toronto Mississauga. Jan.-Apr. 2018. Prof. P. Bocking.-GGR277 "Qualitative Research Methods in Geography." University of Toronto Mississauga. Sep.-Dec. 2017. Prof. N. Laliberté.-GGR217 "Urban Landscapes and Planning." University of Toronto. Jul.-Aug. 2017. Prof. Z. Matson.GGR207 "Cities, Urbanization, and Development." University of Toronto Mississauga. Sep. - Dec. 2016. Prof. J. May-GGR217 "Urban Landscapes and Planning." University of Toronto. Jul. - Aug. 2016. Prof. P. Khanolkar-GGR349 "Cities in Transition." University of Toronto. Jan. - Apr. 2016. Prof. J. Kovacs-GGR207 "Cities, Urbanization, and Development." University of Toronto Mississauga. Sep. - Dec. 2015. Prof. J. Kovacs-GGR361 "City Planning and Development." University of Toronto Mississauga. Sep. - Dec. 2014. Prof. A. Walks.-GGR361 "Understanding Urban Landscapes." University of Toronto. Sep. - Dec. 2013. Prof. J. Markovich.

Toronto, Canada Area

Key responsibilities included:-Undertaking land use research/analysis and preparing reports for municipal clients (e.g., Official Plans, Zoning By-laws, amendments, and studies)-Preparing the Environment Plan and the Urban Design and Architectural Guidelines for the City of Madinah (two volumes of the Comprehensive Plan) and assisting with numerous other volumes-Regularly editing/copy editing reports and proposals-Regularly preparing proposals in response to municipalities' Requests for Proposals for municipal policy/regulation studies and projects-Preparing for and participating in public/stakeholder engagement eventsSelected Projects:-The Holy Cities Project, Development Commission of Madinah/Development Commission of Makkah and Mashaer, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Zoning Issues and Strategy Study, City of Kingston-Second Residential Units Implementation, City of Kingston-Gaming Facility Study, City of Kingston-Public Parking Policy Study and Cash-in-Lieu of Parking By-law Update, City of Kingston-Sustainable Residential Development Policies for Mayfield West Phase Two, Town of Caledon-District of Manitoulin Official Plan, Manitoulin Planning Board-Sudbury East Planning Area Zoning By-laws Update, Sudbury East Planning Board-Due Diligence for Service Station Development, Private Client, Oshawa-Development/Policy Monitoring and Mapping, Private Client, Ontario-15 proposals

Toronto, Canada Area

This internship involved working exclusively on the Holy Cities Project, i.e., the preparation of Comprehensive Plans for Makkah and Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities included:-Conducting research and analysis-Drafting policy, regulation, and guidelines-Coordinating GIS mapping and graphics-Maintaining a coded, thematic comment/response matrix for all volumes of the Comprehensive Plans in order to continually manage and address report issues

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Planning

My doctoral research considered the everyday school travel experiences of families living with childhood disability. Other research topics.

Master'S Degree, Environmental Studies (Planning)

My MES (planning) research engaged the language and understandings of disability/accessibility employed by professionals working.

Master'S Degree, Sociology

My coursework was focused on qualitative methods, research design, contemporary social theory, and institutional ethnography. My thesis.

Bachelor'S Degree, Joint Major In Sociology And History

My undergraduate studies were focused on sociology of the body, disability, and marginalization, as well as histories of Canadian working.