Resume

• 2013

  - Developed a mobile app solution for a challenge submitted by a health care or not-for-profit organization\n- Challenge: Mobile Solution for Calculating Correct Medication Dosage\n- Organization: Mohawk College School of Nursing

  Adam Carriere

  Kedzierski

  Joanne

  Kedzierski

  Mohawk College - Accessible Learning Services

  CBI Home Health

  Mental Health First Aid

  Mental Health First Aid Canada

  Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

  Crisis Prevention Institute

  safeTALK Suicide Alert Helper

  LivingWorks

• 2012

  - Participated in the challenge of living on a food bank box for one week\n- Completed daily reflections on the experience \n- Advocated for support to address the issue of poverty\n

  Master of Science (M.Sc.)

  Date of Completion: August 2014\n\nSelected Projects:\n- Evidence-Based Project: \"A Prospective Role for Occupational Therapy with Foreign Seasonal Agricultural Workers in Canada\" (Supervisor: Dr. Sue Baptiste

  McMaster University)\n- Evidence-Based Project: \"Transition to Post-Secondary Education for Students with Disabilities\"\n- Program Logic Model and Evaluation: Accessible Learning Services

  Mohawk College\n- Workshop Presentation: Motivational Interviewing\n- Presentation: Spirituality in Occupational Therapy\n- Tutorial: Accessible Education - Accommodations for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education and Universal Design for Learning\n- Product Design: prototype of a glucometer tailored to individuals with arthritis

  vision loss and dementia

  Occupational Therapy

  Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

  Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists

  McMaster University

• 2011

  The University of Western Ontario

  Mohawk College

  Mohawk College

  Advanced Spanish

  Lecturer

  London

  Canada Area

  The University of Western Ontario

  Hamilton

  Ontario

  Canada

  - Collaborated with IT specialists in the development of a mobile app for adolescents with lupus\n- Researched and delivered a presentation addressing on-campus attendant care

  which was accepted and is now being implemented by March of Dimes at Mohawk's Fennell campus\n- Researched and delivered a presentation on emergency planning for students with disabilities \n- Participated in accommodation planning for students with disabilities

  Occupational Therapy Student (Supervised Clinical Placement)

  Mohawk College

  College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)

  Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT)

  English

  Spanish

  Italian

  Polish

  French

  Crossroads in the Study of the Americas Fellows Program

  Five Colleges

  Incorporated

  Ruth Kossoff Prize for Leadership in Language Teaching

  Brown University

  Department of Hispanic Studies

  Graduate Fellowship

  Seminar on \"Shame\"

  Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women

  Howard and Jan Swearer Graduate Fellowship

  Brown University

  Western New York Service Learning Coalition Faculty Fellows Program

  Western New York Service Learning Coalition

  Kenyon Graduate Research Fellowship

  Brown University

  University Graduate Fellowship

  Brown University

  University Graduate Fellowship

  Queen's University

  Course Development in the Digital Age Summer Institute Fellowship

  Brown University

  Computing and Information Services

  Graduate Fellowship

  Writing in the Americas Summer Institute: Writing Across Borders

  Boston University

  Department of Hispanic Studies

• 2010

  Brock University

  Homewood Health - Integrated Mood and Anxiety Program

  St. Catharines

  Ontario

  Canada

  Quest Community Health Centre

  Mohawk College

  Hamilton

  Ontario

  Accessibility Counsellor

  Guelph

  Ontario

  Canada

  - Facilitated workshops on self-talk

  thought records

  behavioural activation and exposure therapy\n- Researched

  appraised and presented evidence on drama therapy\n- Designed and administered a client evaluation of drama therapy\n- Presented client updates at team meetings

  Occupational Therapy Student (Supervised Clinical Placement)

  Homewood Health - Integrated Mood and Anxiety Program

  Hamilton

  Ontario

  Canada

  - Assessed clients' functional capacity and safety in their homes \n- Created

  implemented and monitored intervention plans

  including client education (e.g. pressure ulcers

  falls prevention

  local resources

  funding options

  etc.) and equipment (e.g. grab bars

  raised toilet seats

  bed rails

  pressure-relieving cushions and mattresses) \n- Maintained documentation from intake to discharge

  Occupational Therapy Student (Supervised Clinical Placement)

  CBI Home Health

  St. Catharines

  Canada

  Introductory Spanish\nIberian Culture\nLatin American Culture

  Instructor

  Brock University

  Burlington

  Ontario

  Canada

  - Participated in physical rehabilitation

  exercise

  cooking

  craft and gardening sessions delivered by occupational

  physical and recreational therapists through the Older Adult Day Program\n- Designed and taught a Spanish class to clients

  Occupational Therapy Student (Supervised Clinical Placement)

  Joseph Brant Wellness House

• 2007

  ¨ Gathered and analyzed data about the student demographic and enrollment in the Spanish Program.\n¨ Adapted the curriculum to meet the needs of the student body

  including expansion of course offerings to incorporate a Spanish for Native Speakers course for the large number of language learners of Hispanic origin.\n¨ Revised the Spanish curriculum to incorporate community-based activities that engaged students in the Hispanic neighborhood surrounding the campus.\n¨ Recruited and delivered an orientation session to new Spanish instructors.\n¨ Advised students about enrollment in the Spanish Program

  course selection

  off-campus study opportunities

  transfer credit

  etc.\n¨ Created the website for the Foreign Languages Division.

  D’Youville College

  Department of Liberal Arts

  ¨ Designed and conducted a survey to assess students’ destination preferences and concerns about studying abroad.\n¨ Promoted the study abroad program via print

  electronic media and in-class presentations.\n¨ Participated in delivery of pre-departure and re-entry sessions.\n¨ Collaborated with instructors at the host institution to determine curriculum equivalencies.\n¨ Supervised students during their first week in the host country to provide on-site assistance with acclimatization.\n¨ Advised students about academic and personal matters in person and remotely via email.\n¨ Created and managed a Facebook page for study abroad students to communicate with faculty

  staff

  and students at the College in real time.\n¨ Evaluated final grades to determine equivalencies and submitted them to the Registrar.

  D’Youville College

  Department of Liberal Arts

  ¨ Collaborated with faculty

  staff and community representatives to develop ideas and an organizational plan for a college-wide day of community service.\n¨ Assessed the site and tasks to be completed by volunteers at one of the local outreach agencies

  Hispanics United of Buffalo.\n¨ Registered and supervised volunteers at the agency on the designated day of community service.\n¨ Solicited feedback from volunteers and agency representatives.

  D’Youville College

  Department of Liberal Arts

  Community Outreach

  Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  Teaching

  Higher Education

  Cross-cultural Communication Skills

  Universal Design

  Advocacy

  Spanish

  Critical Thinking

  Written & Verbal Communication Abilities

  Arts in Healthcare

  University Teaching

  Languages

  Occupational Therapy

  Public Speaking

  Adult Learning Methodologies

  Healthcare

  Problem Solving

  Courses

  Universal Design for Learning

  \"How to Make and Present a Research Poster\" Panel Presenter and Exhibitor: McMaster University School of Graduate Studies

  - Exhibited poster on my research with migrant farm workers and answered attendee questions\n- Participated in a panel discussion on how to make and present posters

  how to incorporate creativity in the process

  and how to convey research relevance and interest to a general audience

  \"Art and Research\" Panel Presenter and Exhibitor: McMaster Museum of Art

  - Participated in a panel discussion on the artistic and creative process in research\n- Exhibited my work on migrant farm workers in Canada at the McMaster Museum of Art

  D'Youville College

  Joseph Brant Wellness House

  Quest Community Health Centre

  Introductory Spanish\nIntermediate Spanish\nSpanish for Native Speakers

  Assistant Professor

  Buffalo/Niagara

  New York Area

  D'Youville College

  Hamilton

  Ontario

  Canada

  - Provided case management to students with various disabilities (i.e. mental health

  blind

  partially sighted

  medical/physical and mobility

  deaf

  hard of hearing

  learning disability

  mild intellectual disability

  developmental disability

  borderline intellectual functioning and ADHD) \n- Assessed individual strengths and challenges through consultation with students and review of medical documentation\n- Created academic accommodation plans based on assessment results and

  when necessary

  provide referrals to counselors

  learning strategists

  etc. \n- Provided guidance on resources and financial issues

  and facilitate student application for funding\n- Promoted student health and well-being to foster academic and personal success through outreach and dissemination of information at the Mohawk Health and Wellness Expo (see attached flyer)\n- Member of ASL Interpreter Working Group and Universal Design for Learning Group

  Case Manager

  Mohawk College - Accessible Learning Services

• 2003

  ¨ Observed graduate students’ classes and provided them with individualized feedback on their teaching/communication performance.

  Brown University

  Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning

  ¨ Communicated the professional needs of Hispanic Studies graduate students to the Sheridan Center.\n¨ Conveyed information about Sheridan Center programs to Hispanic Studies graduate students.

  Brown University

  Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning

  ¨ Surveyed graduate student teaching assistants for feedback on language courses taught and pedagogical training received.\n¨ Transmitted comments between students and language faculty.

  Brown University

  Department of Hispanic Studies

  Workshop: Discipline-Based Assessment Workshop

  Workshop: Fostering Global Engagement Through International Education

  Workshop: Bridging Cultures Through Languages

  Webinar: The Mindful OT: How to Introduce Mindfulness Into Your Practice

  Workshop: Effective Methods for Assessing the Impact of Service-Learning on Students

  Institutions

  and Communities

  Professional Development Seminar: Certificate Program

  Brown University

  Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning

• 2002

  ¨ Selected a theme (i.e. \"Marginal Voices and Identities\")

  and drafted and distributed the call for papers to Canadian and American universities and colleges.\n¨ Solicited funds from various campus organizations

  and developed and administered the budget.\n¨ Organized panels thematically and created the conference program.\n¨ Administered registration of the conference participants.

  Brown University

  Department of Hispanic Studies

  Interpreter (Spanish-English / English-Spanish)

  - Interpret for health professionals and Mexican migrant farm workers at health clinics and via phone through Quest Community Health Centre \n- Translate documents

  such as client intake and health history forms

  from English to Spanish\n- Provide feedback to healthcare professionals involved in migrant farm worker clinics to increase cultural awareness and competency in service delivery (e.g. incorporation of \"herbal/home remedies\" on client intake form to reflect existing cultural practices)

  Niagara Migrant Workers Interest Group (NMWIG)

  Teaching in Higher Education Seminar: Certificate Program

  Brown University

  Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning

• 2000

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.

  ABD - All But Dissertation)

  Completed:\n- 16 Courses in 7 Areas: Spanish Literature (Medieval

  Golden Age

  19th century

  20th century) and Latin American Literature (Colonial

  19th century

  20th century)\n- Preliminary Exams \n- Dissertation Prospectus

  Hispanic Studies

  Brown University

• 1998

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  Spanish Language and Literature

  Queen's University

• 1994

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Honours)

  Hispanic Studies

  McGill Bilateral Exchange Program (1996-1997)\nUniversidad de Salamanca

  Spain

  McGill University