Tyaijah Wright Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

•Provided basic housing, practical assistance, and support services to clients residing at Homes First shelters and housing•Maintained frequent communication with clients while on shift through hourly checks•Assist clients facing mental health and addiction challenges•Completed client intakes, shift logs, and occupancy reports •Resolved conflicts using de-escalation techniques and provided crisis intervention/prevention and after-crisis support •Maintained clients confidentially and interior and exterior site safety and security•Worked cooperatively with staff, supervisors, and managers on site

• Organized and archived records and documents on cases of anti-Black state violence in Canada• Designed a comprehensible database for organizing and managing research materials, optimizing data access and enhancing research efficiency • Collaborated with faculty to understand and provide tailored solutions for archiving• Evaluated and graded undergraduate student assignments• Provided clear, thoughtful, and detail-oriented feedback to enhance student learning while following assignment rubric guidelines• Communicated and updated professors regularly on the progress of grading student assignments

•Supervised a diverse team of camp counsellors and support staff, emphasizing a collaborative work environment •Collaborated with camp counsellors in the design of daily camp activities and schedules, ensuring an efficient and engaging environment for campers•Coordinated and executed field trips, meal activities, and trip transportation logistics for campers and staff •Acted as primary contact for parents and guardians, addressing concerns and providing updates •Ensured all activities adhered to safety regulations and health guidelines

York, Ontario, Canada

•Developed and implemented a proposal for a summer educational program for youth focused on research and content curation to ensure materials aligned with key learning objectives •Gained experience working with online databases, conducting thorough research, gathering data, and analyzing content to support program goals •Collaborated closely with stakeholders, such as York Regional Police officers, to present findings and ensure alignment with community and organizational objectives •Applied strong communication, analytical, and project management skills to oversee the program’s successful delivery while managing time effectively •Demonstrated a collaborative team environment to achieve project outcomes

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

•Maintained youth program space and equipment to ensure a clean, and functional environment for youth activities•Organized and facilitated, programs and workshops for youth development •Provided open and accessible counselling to youth, offering support and advocating for their needs to promote personal growth and well-being

• Established empathetic rapport with a diverse group of clients• Completed intake/discharges and provided updated reports • Used intervention and mediation skills to diffuse potential conflicts and promptly intervened and responded to emergency and crisis situations • Handled light cleaning duties, food distribution, and distributed laundry• Distributed harm reduction kits • Completed routine room checks and shift log reports• Worked collaboratively with a diverse team of members to ensure sufficient operations of the shelter

Master Of Arts - Ma, Criminology & Social Justice

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Forensic Psychology

Graduate Certificate, Victim Justice & Interventions

Diploma, Criminal Justice/Police Science