Research Assistant — Experiential Learning

Coding and analyzing qualitative research on how experiential learning contributes to students' sense of belonging and community in higher education.

• Invited by lead researcher to support qualitative research investigating how experiential learning influences student belonging and community in higher education.

• Conduct qualitative research through coding and thematic analysis of research data to evaluate the impact of experiential learning on student belonging and community within higher education.

• Synthesize research data to identify best practices for integrating social presence and community-building strategies into experiential curriculum design.

• Collaborate with the research lead to translate qualitative data into actionable insights for the improvement of experiential learning curriculum, learner engagement and retention in diverse educational settings.

Faculty — Social Service Worker Program

Teaching and supervising student field placements in the SSW program, ensuring achievement of program learning outcomes while supporting the development of skilled, and ethical practitioners.

• Support students in developing ethical practice and professional judgment grounded in real-world experience.

• Facilitate classroom training for up to 58 students, employing facilitative approaches to support the practical application of ethics, professional judgment, and interviewing and counselling techniques.

• Designed and updated curriculum for Professional Practice and Interviewing and Counselling Skills courses using adult learning principles to bridge the gap between theory and field-based practice.

• Utilize D2L Brightspace LMS to deploy digital learning materials, manage summative assessments, and maintain consistent communication with learners.

• Liaise with accessibility coaches to implement individualized accommodations, ensuring an equitable and inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body.

• Monitor field placement outcomes as an advisor to ensure all learning objectives and professional performance standards are met by student practitioners.

Instructional Design Assistant — Workplace Learning Course

Selected by faculty leadership to support the redesign of a second-year Workplace Learning course for the Frazer Faculty of Education.

• Aligned curriculum with Course Learning Outcomes and modern organizational development needs to meet the requirements of the Institute for Performance and Learning's Certified Training and Development Professional™ (CTDP) designation.

• Developed lesson plans and assessment frameworks to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical workplace application.

• Utilized the ADDIE model and Backward Design to develop all course components, including interactive modules, resource selection, and evidence-based materials.

• Designed assessment frameworks featuring targeted formative and summative assessments, evaluation rubrics, and applied learning activities.

• Applied Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and AODA standards to ensure all digital assets and resources were inclusive and accessible to a diverse range of adult learners.

Teaching Assistant — Co-op & Career Readiness

Supported co-op, and career readiness courses in the Faculty of Business and Information Studies and assisted in a new Work Integrated Learning course with the Frazer Faculty of Education; worked with students on professional development and employability skills.

• Collaborated with faculty and experiential learning teams to support the development of core career leadership competencies for classes of up to 130 students.

• Implemented effective teaching strategies and support services that contributed to a 97% class pass rate, representing a 31% improvement in learner outcomes over the previous year.

• Facilitated learning experiences for students to develop professional skills including job search strategies and workplace communication to prepare them for successful transitions into professional environments.

• Utilized Canvas LMS to manage assignments, deploy resources, and provide targeted feedback to support continuous learner growth.

Employment Counsellor & Career Coach

Fifteen years of experience supporting job seekers across the lifespan — from equity-deserving youth navigating complex barriers to an 80-year-old still eager to work. Roles include facilitating job search programming, running youth community development programs, and coordinating internships.

• Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify skill gaps and designed strategic learning solutions for job seekers navigating complex barriers to employment.

• Developed and facilitated high-impact workshops on self-marketing and life skills, exceeding participation targets by 35% through engaging curriculum design.

• Partnered with employers and business owners to implement training solutions and work retention strategies that support successful employee transitions.

• Applied Motivational Interviewing and adult learning methodologies to coach participants through one-to-one and group-based career development programming.

• Provided subject matter expertise to secondary educators to enhance their instructional delivery of career readiness and digital job search tools.