Allanna MacKenzie
Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant at Western University- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Safe Talk
LivingWorksSep, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
Lifesaving Society OntarioOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
National Lifeguard
Lifesaving Society OntarioJun, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Western University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2021 - Present
3990 - Interdisciplinary Medical Science3991- Condensed Interdisciplinary Medical ScienceFocused on molecular, tissue, and systems-level research practices across various medical science disciplines. Major topics included experimental design; practical laboratory skills; data analysis and interpretation; and scientific literacy and communication. 3990 - Interdisciplinary Medical Science3991- Condensed Interdisciplinary Medical ScienceFocused on molecular, tissue, and systems-level research practices across various medical science disciplines. Major topics included experimental design; practical laboratory skills; data analysis and interpretation; and scientific literacy and communication.
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LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Medical Laboratory Assistant
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May 2021 - Sep 2021
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University of Guelph
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Physiology Textbook Editor and Co-author - Human Health and Nutritional Science Department
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Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
Developed course content in advanced studies of physiology, teaching, learning, and educational development. Collaborated with another student to co-create a chapter within a learner centered physiology electronic resource. Revised the assigned chapter to meet accreditation standards. Coordinated chapter requirements with a team of 14 student contributors. Collected and sourced detailed information from open education sources to complement assigned curriculum and associated learning outcomes. Presented and defended research project to a panel of course instructors.
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Start Facilitator - Student Transition Office
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2021
Mentor and encourage connectedness, supported goal setting, identified strategies for change and co-created action plans for over 30 first-, second-, and at-risk students suffering from complex challenges and barriers. Examined and integrated motivational interviewing and student development theories to support at risk populations. Also trained to support suicide intervention, international transition, and mental health support.
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City Of Guelph
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Deck Supervisor
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2021
Oversaw 15 water-based lessons simultaneously, while multitasking administrational tasks and patron customer service. Examined and reviewed junior staff teaching abilities and elicited new approaches to teaching by refining lessons and safety standards. Taught and identified areas of improvement for over 100 aquatic lifesaving and fitness lessons, while upholding all safety standards. Assisted in staff trainings and evaluations, while providing constructive feedback that stimulated growth and professional development amongst my staff members.
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Waterfront Director and Head Lifeguard
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
Organized and implemented all aquatic and first-aid trainings to over forty junior staff members, while providing constructive feedback that stimulated growth and professional development. Examined and reviewed junior staff teaching abilities and elicited new approaches to teaching by refining lessons and safety standards. Trained, inspected and examined over forty staff members on their water safety and boating abilities, while providing continuous feedback. Instructed technical aquatic lessons, such as sailing, to youth ages 8-18, with minimal to no experience, while upholding all safety standards.
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Education
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Western University
Master of Science - MS, Microbiology and Immunology, Specialization in Developmental Biology -
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biological and Biomedical Sciences -
Bear Creek Secondary School
High school deploma, 9-12