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Heather Douglas

Heather Douglas

Wilderness Tripping Program Leader

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Numeracy Teacher at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)

  • Education

    • University of Ottawa

      2012 - 2013
      Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Int/Sec, Biology and Chemistry

      Summa Cum Laude

    • University of Guelph

      2005 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Environmental Science

      Activities and Societies: First Response Team Honours with Distinction

  • Experience

    • Ontario Pioneer Camp

      Jun 2004 - Aug 2008
      Wilderness Tripping Program Leader

    • Samaritan's Purse Canada

      Aug 2008 - Feb 2009
      Water Filter Program Intern

      Participated in a Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) funded post-graduate internship. Assisted in the implementation and resource-development of a water filter and health program in an urban slum in Honduras.

    • Health Canada

      Sept 2009 - Dec 2011
      Scientific Evaluator

      Interpreted, analyzed and reviewed scientific data to produce concise and informative reportsIdentified and incorporated relevant data to perform quantitative human health risk assessments. Effectively delivered oral presentations of project work to scientific experts. Assisted in mentoring university co-op students. Researched, organized and integrated information to provide relevant regulatory recommendations. Identified and defined potential issues and seeks to develop effective, prevention-minded solutions. Worked cooperatively with others and participated well in a team, deciding when to advocate and when to compromise, in order to resolve conflict and arrive at consensual solutions. Effectively managed multiple projects and maintained organized schedule to ensure deadlines were met. Show less

    • Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)

      Jan 2012 - Jun 2022

      The 'Students Will All Graduate' program provides academic support, social recreation, mentoring, relationship building and skill-based leadership programming to support Carlingtons' most vulnerable youth - identified as most at risk of dropping out without intervention. Co-lead annual 6-week high school outdoor education course. Helped organize a school-wide mental health symposium. Assisted in a science classroom - developing curriculum materials and enhancing labs and activities. Tutored students in math, science and English.

      • Numeracy Teacher - SWAG Program

        Jul 2014 - Jun 2022

      • Outdoor Education Program Instruction Volunteer

        Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

    • University of Ottawa

      Sept 2012 - Apr 2013
      Bachelor of Education Student

    • Outward Bound Canada

      Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
      Instructor

      Design and facilitate outdoor high school science courses.

    • Carlington Community Health Centre

      Feb 2014 - Nov 2014
      Youth Outreach Worker

      The 'Students Will All Graduate' program provides academic support, social recreation, mentoring, relationship building and skill-based leadership programming to support Carlingtons most vulnerable youth - identified as most at risk of dropping out without intervention.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Canoe Tripper II

      Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA)

    • Lakewater Canoeing 1

      Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA)

    • Moving Water Canoeing 1a

      Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA)

    • Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

      Red Cross

    • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

      Lifesaving Society of Canada
      May 2002

    • National Lifeguard (NLS)

      Lifesaving Society of Canada
      Mar 2003

    • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

      Livingworks Education USA
      Mar 2014

    • Collaborative Problem Solving

      Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital
      Nov 2014

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Swimming Instructor

      Issued by Christie Lake Kids on Sept 2010
      Christie Lake KidsAssociated with Heather Douglas