Counselor

• Dec 2017 - Present

Abrigo Centre’s priority crisis services are available to women who are experiencing domestic violence. These services include access to police assistance, housing, shelter services and other essential services, ensuring a safety plan is in place. The VAW (Violence Against Women) counselling services are offered on an individual and group basis, in both Portuguese and English.

Teaching Assistant at the Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM/BTMH)

• Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM), formerly known as BTMH is a bridge training program that supports immigrant mental health professionals in accessing employment and professional registration. Delivered in partnership with community-based mental health and settlement organizations, the BREM Program integrates academic training for mental health practice in Ontario, occupation specific language and workplace communication, and supervised placements that provide meaningful Canadian work experience. I am proudly part of the alumni of the BTMH and was recently invited to join the amazing staff of this recognized program as a Teaching Assistant.

Relief Child And Youth Worker

• May 2017 - Dec 2017

Provides treatment, support and guidance to children and youth who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral difficulties which impact their ability to function in different mental health facilities, such as Community Living, the Kerry's Place, etc. Provides crisis intervention and implements client safety plans as well as provides support to other staff as required.

Early Intervention - Educational Assistant and internship

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

- Early Childhood Intervention: in-home visits to provide support to families with children ranging in age from birth to five years old who have delays in two or more areas of development.- Therapeutical Preschool for children with special needs.- Child Care Consultation Program: provides support to the Early Childhood Educators, and helps to ensure that all children, no matter what their need, can participate in the program.

Principal (School Director)

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

School Psychologist

• Feb 1998 - Jan 2016

Provided counselling, direction, guidance and motivation to a wide range of parents, teachers and children from diverse backgrounds and with behavioral disorders, health mental issues and learning disabilities. Conducted initial assessments to determine key areas of support and made referral to professional individual assistance. Worked closely to children, parents and school staff in providing a mentally health school environment. Trained teachers on methods of working with students withspecial needs. Provided lectures and workshops for families and educational staff.

School Coordinator

• Jan 2008 - Dec 2011