Senior Therapist

• Jun 2021 - Present

Aspire Academy is redefining what's possible for students with unique learning needs. We're pushing the boundaries beyond traditional education. Using innovative, mindful and evidence-based approaches, we provide an educational experience that allows each of our students to discover their unique talents and abilities, develop self-worth and independence, and learn the skills they need to grow and succeed. We've combined our favourite aspects of the traditional school experience and the traditional Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) experience...then pushed the boundaries a little further! At Aspire Academy, learning is inevitable. With the goal of cultivating a life-long love of learning, we offer a safe and positive educational experience for every student. Show less

Independent Contractor

• Nov 2020 - Dec 2022

As an Independent Contractor at Applied Behaviour Consulting, Inc. it is my role to provide ABA services to children and youth through one-on-one service delivery, parent training, conducting appropriate assessments based on client needs, research evidence-based methods, and collaborate with other professionals to help my clients achieve their goals. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is used to change a wide range of behaviours that matter most to individuals through observation of behaviour, collection of data and systematic implementation of interventions based on the most relevant research. Problem behaviours can be reduced, while more appropriate, socially significant skills are increased. Show less

Senior Therapist

• Mar 2017 - Nov 2020

My role as Senior Therapist at Terrace includes oversight, supervision and design of ABA programming for children with autism spectrum disorder aged 2-10 years old. In this position, I collaborate with families to determine areas of need and design programming to address these challenges, by reducing problem behaviour as well as teach new skills. My role as Senior Therapist at Terrace includes oversight, supervision and design of ABA programming for children with autism spectrum disorder aged 2-10 years old. In this position, I collaborate with families to determine areas of need and design programming to address these challenges, by reducing problem behaviour as well as teach new skills.

Educator Therapist

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

Emerging Minds offers a Comprehensive Intervention Program (CIP) and a Parent Partnership Intervention (PPI) for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 12 months to 6 years of age. Both programs are based on the Early Start Denver Model, which is a child-directed play-based behaviour intervention program designed for toddlers and preschool children. Emerging Minds offers a Comprehensive Intervention Program (CIP) and a Parent Partnership Intervention (PPI) for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 12 months to 6 years of age. Both programs are based on the Early Start Denver Model, which is a child-directed play-based behaviour intervention program designed for toddlers and preschool children.

Support Worker

• Sep 2013 - Mar 2017

Working in this role, it is my responsibility to provide respite care to families with children and adolescents on the spectrum. In this position, I create a safe environment in which families feel comfortable leaving their children in my care; as well as creating a fun, trusting, learning environment for the child to develop their skills. Working in this role, it is my responsibility to provide respite care to families with children and adolescents on the spectrum. In this position, I create a safe environment in which families feel comfortable leaving their children in my care; as well as creating a fun, trusting, learning environment for the child to develop their skills.

1 on 1 Educational Assistant

• Sep 2014 - Jan 2016

Accompanying two children to elementary school each day, assisting in their daily routines in the classroom; and modifying the curriculum in order to best suit each individual's needs for academic and social success. Accompanying two children to elementary school each day, assisting in their daily routines in the classroom; and modifying the curriculum in order to best suit each individual's needs for academic and social success.

Chapter Leadership Council - Secretary

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

Special Needs Support Worker

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

In the summer of 2013, I worked as a Special Needs Support Worker for children enrolled in mainstream camps run by the City of Ottawa. In this position, it was my responsibility to integrate children with special needs into the camps by building a trusting, caring relationship in which they felt safe and comfortable but also able to build confidence and independence. Many children in my care will be able to attend camps in the future without my support; meaning the goal of complete inclusion had been achieved. This experience allowed me to build my skills of leadership and teaching in a rewarding and challenging environment. Show less

TakePART Adapted Recreation Coordinator

• 2012 - 2012

As Adapted Recreation Coordinator for the TakePART program at Easter Seals, I was responsible for designing, implementing and evaluating day camps in cities throughout Nova Scotia for children and youth with mostly physical disabilities; as well as some developmental and mental disabilities. Doing this, I worked to book facilities, promote the camps, contact participants and their families, and design activities that are accessible to those ranging in ability. I also ran the camps with 2 others on the days held; interacting with the participants, instructing them on the planned recreational activities. Show less