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Tanya Chamberlin

Tanya Chamberlin

Recreation Facilitator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Independent Support Coordinator

  • Education

    • Griffith University

      2014 - 2014
      Master's Degree Sport Management

      Activities and Societies: GCAP (Gold Coast Association of Postgraduates) Griffith University Ultimate Frisbee Club

    • Concordia University

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor's Degree Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

  • Experience

    • The CARE Centre Montreal

      Nov 2011 - Jan 2014
      Recreation Facilitator

      Running leisure and educational activities for adults with physical disabilities. Assisting the program director with administration tasks, coordinating community outings once a week, booking adapted transport for clients, supporting family members, and networking with other community organizations in order to help the clients obtain specialized services. Helping the clients reach their personal goals in order for them to achieve greater independence.

    • Miriam Center

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2013
      Vacation Manager

      Team leader of a group of 5 staff members at a camp, as well as while traveling to a new city setting, for people with intellectual disabilities, running different activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and boat rides, assisting clients with their ADL's.

    • Giant Steps School

      Sept 2013 - Dec 2013
      After School Educator

      Welcoming primary school aged students with Autism to the after school program. Running sports program including yoga, soccer, basketball, team games and exercises, as well as arts and crafts activities. Coordinating students' schedules with teachers and parents.

    • Cerebral Palsy League

      Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
      Personal Care Attendant

      Assisting clients with disabilities with ADL’s at their residence as well as during their community outreach outings.

    • Special Olympics Australia

      Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
      Intern

      Assisting with administrative duties, networking with athletes, coaches and volunteers in various regions, attending and photographing training sessions and special events, social media marketing, as well as traveling to Melbourne as a volunteer for the National Games.

    • Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association

      Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
      Events Assistant

      Volunteer for the Junior Development Camp for young athletes with physical disabilities training to become Paralympic competitors.Volunteer Venue Manager for the 2015 Australian Goalball Championships, coordinating the youth and junior events as well as managing volunteers.

    • Parafed Auckland

      Apr 2016 - Jul 2016
      Disability Sports Coordinator

      Planning and implementing para-sports programs. Liaising with coaches, parents, volunteers, partner organizations and athletes. Leading Team Auckland to the Junior Disability Games 2016.

    • Geneva Healthcare

      Apr 2016 - May 2016
      Lifestyle Assistant

      Assisting clients with disabilities to lead an independent and meaningful life.

    • Auckland Ultimate

      Jul 2016 - Nov 2016
      League Coordinator

    • Pleins Rayons/ Fee Wheeling

      Jan 2017 - Aug 2018
      Recreational Therapist

      Providing support for young adults on the autism spectrum or with an intellectual disability in a professional setting. Assisting participants to develop job skills related to bicycle mechanics, as well as develop their social skills through recreation and sport.

    • English Montreal School Board

      Nov 2017 - Mar 2019
      Special Education Technician

      Supporting students with special needs in a classroom setting, under direction of the special education teacher.

    • The Disability Trust

      Mar 2019 - Feb 2020
      NDIS Support Coordinator

      Supporting NDIS participants to connect to services in their community that contribute to achieving their goals. Presenting participants with choice and control over community services and building their capacity to navigate the Scheme.

    • Spinal Life Australia

      Mar 2020 - Oct 2020
      NDIS Support Coordinator

      Supporting clients with a spinal cord injury to utilize their NDIS funding in conjunction with their goals. Connecting clients with NDIS and mainstream supports in their communities. Working alongside various allied health professionals to support clients to achieve positive outcomes.

    • The Disability Trust

      Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
      NDIS Support Coordinator

      Supporting NDIS participants to connect to services in their community that contribute to achieving their goals. Presenting participants with choice and control over community services and building their capacity to navigate the Scheme.

    • Hireup

      Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
      Support Worker

    • Self-employed

      Feb 2022 - now
      Support Coordinator

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • C.P.R. Level C Basic Life Support/AED

      Australia Wide First Aid
      Mar 2014

    • Epilepsy Training

      Cerebral Palsy League
      Apr 2014

    • Medication Administration

      Cerebral Palsy League
      Apr 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tanya Chamberlin
      Desjardins Scholarship Award Caisse Desjardins de Bedford Nov 2014 Scholarship awarded to student at the University level demonstrating community involvement.
    • Awarded to Tanya Chamberlin
      Women's Institue Scholarship Award Brome-Missisquoi Women's Institute Sep 2008 Scholarship awarded to a female student at the University level for high academic proficiency, as well as community involvement.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • National Games Volunteer (Soccer)

      Issued by Special Olympics Australia on Oct 2014
      Special Olympics AustraliaAssociated with Tanya Chamberlin

    • Swimming Program Volunteer

      Issued by Fondation MAB-Mackay Foundation on Nov 2010
      Fondation MAB-Mackay FoundationAssociated with Tanya Chamberlin

    • Juvenile Girls Assistant Basketball Coach

      Issued by Marymount High School, Montreal, Canada on Oct 2013
      Marymount High School, Montreal, CanadaAssociated with Tanya Chamberlin

    • Bowling and Basketball Coach

      Issued by Special Olympics Canada on Sept 2008
      Special Olympics CanadaAssociated with Tanya Chamberlin