Devine Calanog

Experience

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  The University of British Columbia

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2018

  Peer Academic Coach (volunteer)

  UBC Peer Program's Science Peer Academic Coach strives to provide academic resources to support students in achieving their academic goals. As a Coach, I: • Coached university students one-on-one on active learning strategies, organization methods, time management skills, and exam preparation and writing strategies• Developed individualized action plans with short and long-term goals, highlighting a student's strengths and areas of improvement • Collaborated with a team to develop and facilitate skill-building workshops to over 150+ attendees Show less

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  Parks Canada

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Outreach Worker

  Parks Canada is Canada's national park agency and manages national parks, national marine conservation areas, and national historic sites. As an Outreach Worker, I: • Promoted Canada's National Parks at urban events around the Lower Mainland, such as Car Free Day and Canada Day, with touch table presentations. • Developed and performed a Wildlife show at the Vancouver Aquarium

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  Science World British Columbia

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Facilitator

  Science World is hosts many exhibits showcasing the diversity of science. As a Facilitator, I: • Presented science demonstrations in one-on-one and group interactions around galleries and exhibits• Facilitated an after school program, Super Science Club, aimed to engage students grades 1 to 8 in the STEAM field• Developed interactive educational programs on wildlife and human biology for Super Science Club

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  Vancouver General Hospital

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  Research Assistant

  CanTBI is a national multi-site research study aimed to gather data and biospecimens from patients who have suffered a traumatic injury. As a Research Assistant, I:• Screened, recruited, and enrolled patients from Vancouver General Hospital's Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit• Demonstrated flexibility and tact when administering neurocognitive and psychological assessments in a fast-paced environment• Maximized data collection and record keeping of study statistics by developing a data tracking system Show less

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  Vancouver Coastal Health

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2018

  Youth Educator (volunteer)

  Vancouver Coastal Health's Bold Learning for Understanding Sexual Health (BLUSH) program aims to provide sexual health education to youth (age 12-18) across the Lower Mainland. As a Youth Educator, I:• Facilitated workshops to 20-30 students on topics of healthy boundaries, consent, communication styles, STI risks, and the impacts of sexualized social media messages. These workshops include interactive components of demonstrations, activities, and peer discussions. • Ensured a safe space by setting ground rules and navigated various group dynamics to maximize engagement Show less

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  The University of British Columbia

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2021

  Clinical Research Assistant

  The Centre for Huntington Disease (CHD) serves patients and families in BC and the Yukon. CHD constitutes of Predictive Testing, Clinical Research, Medicine, and the Huntington Society of Canada. As a Clinical Research Assistant, I:• Optimized the efficiency of study visits by streamlining the sequence of assessments, which includes mental health questionnaires, suicidality risk evaluations, and cognitive tests• Supported and oriented patients undergoing medical procedures

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  Open Door Group

  May 2021 - May 2022

  Disability Employment Specialist

  Open Door Group provides programs like Career Pathways to Success for persons with disabilities, where the focus is to re-engage or engage job-seekers who have been isolated due to COVID-19 in gaining meaningful employment. As a Disability Employment Specialist, I: • Counselled clients one-on-one through motivational interviewing and identified their educational and/or employment goals, barriers to employment, and developed realistic action plans• Developed and facilitated workshops on soft skills, career exploration, and disability management to a cohort of 10-20 participants Show less

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  Vocational Pacific Ltd.

  Sept 2022 - Jul 2023

  Psychometrist
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  UBC Psychological Services and Counselling Training Centre

  Sept 2023 - now

  Counselling Clinic Coordinator