Education:
University of Victoria, Bachelors of Arts, General Program*
Gender Studies and Indigenous Studies, Minor in Art Education
*In progress, Graduation date December 2025; 7-8 point GPA
Camosun College – Arts & Science Diploma, 2014
Work:
Home Share Provider – Community Living BC, 2018 – present
Administration Support/Scheduler – Prana Services. 2018 – 2022
Residential & Outreach Youth Worker – Prana Services 2015 -2022
Private Childcare Provider– Self Employed – 2006-2016
Childcare Leader – Hillcrest Out of School Care – 2013-2014
Admissions Counselor – Pacific Rim College – 2012
Administration/Assistant Manager – Hope Bay Cafe – 2009-2011
Mental Health Support Worker – Shadows Angels Living Society – 2008-2009
Receptionist/Front Desk Support –Hemma Yoga Studio – 2008-2009
Caregiver/Elder Support – A1 Home Care – 2008
Youth Support Worker – Glen Eden School & Consulting – 2007
Out of School Care Manager – Fairfield Community Association – 2003-2005
Out of School Care Leader – Fairfield Community Association – 2001-2003
Youth Programs Leader – Fairfield Community Association – 2001-2003
Youth Leader/Counsellor/Field Guide – Walkabout Therapeutic Expeditions – 2002
Nanny – Private Employer – 2000-2002
Arts Program Facilitator – Art Express – 2000
Volunteer:
Art Drop-In Facilitator – Community Art Hub, 2024 – present
Community Event Planner – Pender Island Lantern Festival – 2009
Training Developer – Regional Out-of-School Care Operators Society – 2003-2005
Event Coordinator – Regional Out-of-School Care Operators Society – 2003-2005
Youth Facilitator – The Power of Hope – 2002-2004
Youth Camp Leader – Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria – 2000
Certification, Training, & Professional Development Workshops:
· Standard First Aid & CPR
· Mandt Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, levels 1&2
· Pre-service Foster Parent Training (Surrounded by Cedar)
· Side-Stepping the Power Struggle
· SafeTALK Suicide Prevention
· Privacy & Information Sharing: Awareness Training for Contractors & Service Providers
· The Hakomi Method (Somatic Psychotherapy)
· Art of Facilitation (Power of Hope)
· Self-care for Caregivers
· Developmental Trauma & Complex Care
· Effective Supervising
· Risk Management
· Trauma Informed Care
· Mindfulness Counselling (Crisis & Trauma Resource Insititute)
Skills & Abilities:
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Emotional intelligence, self-reflective & self-aware
· Empathetic, compassionate, kind & patient
· Creative, flexible, and good humored
· Open minded & non-judgmental
· Leadership, mentorship, & supervision
· Team building & group facilitation
· Crisis management & de-escalation
· Organized & efficient, with attention to detail
· Friendly, positive, and encouraging