Julia Speirs

Julia Speirs

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Specialized Educator

  • Education

    • Cawthra Park Secondary School

      2009 - 2013
      High School Diploma Regional Arts Program: Dramatic Arts Certificate
    • University of Victoria

      2021 - 2024
      Master of Arts - MA Educational Psychology
    • Concordia University

      2014 - 2019
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Child Studies - Specialization in Exceptionality and Diversity in Childhood.

      Department of Education

  • Experience

    • Concordia University

      Oct 2018 - Jun 2019
      Research Assistant

      Transcription of data within a qualitative research thesis project. Co-working with the researcher on methods, interpretations and plans for the thesis.Several types of qualitative coding on all data collected including Creative, Themed and In Vivo Methods.

    • United for Literacy formerly Frontier College

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Literacy Program Counsellor/Educator

      Conducted a Summer Literacy Program in a small Labrador Inuit community. Consists of work in independent teams to deliver indoor and outdoor literacy-based activities in a safe and culturally sensitive environment.Major Duties and Responsibilities-Under-went extensive training on child behaviour management, crisis prevention, culturally-competent approaches when working in a small Indigenous community; community goals andintegration -Daily planning & organizing of activities that integrated practicing and learning literacy skills -Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children -Establishing and maintaining good relationships with community members, and encouraging their participation in the program -Ensuring adherence to all program directives and guidelines -Maintaining accurate camp records as required -Perform other duties as assigned by United for Literacy Show less

    • Kahnawà:ke Education Center

      Sept 2019 - Aug 2020
      Special Education Technician

      Provide direct support to students through modification and individualized lesson plans that address the students' needs. Create and modify daily lesson plans for individual students. One-on-one learning and behaviour support. Assessment of students' needs through research-based tools and to ensure appropriate program modification, class integration and progress evaluation of students. Work within a multi-disciplinary team on the development and implementation of the IEP process and goal setting. Show less

    • Springridge Early Childhood Centre

      Sept 2021 - Aug 2023
      Early Childhood Educator
    • University of Victoria

      Feb 2023 - now
      • Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2023 - now
      • Centre for Outreach Education (CORE) Tutor

        Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
    • Victoria Nature School

      Aug 2023 - now
      Designated Early Childhood Educator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

      Canadian Red Cross
      Mar 2023
    • Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)

      Crisis Prevention Institute
      Oct 2019
    • Early Childhood Educator

      Ministère de la Famille du Québec (MFA)
      May 2019
    • Diplôme d’aptitude aux fonctions d’animateur (DAFA)

      Conseil québécois du loisir
  • Volunteer Experience

    • President, Executive Member and Volunteer: Concordia University Chapter

      Issued by Best Buddies International on Sept 2015
      Best Buddies InternationalAssociated with Julia Speirs
    • Drama Therapy Volunteer

      Issued by ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development on Sept 2010
      ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and DevelopmentAssociated with Julia Speirs
    • Event Facilitator

      Issued by Lupus Canada on May 2016
      Lupus CanadaAssociated with Julia Speirs
    • Family Camp Assistant and Volunteer

      Issued by Families of SMA Canada on Jan 2014
      Families of SMA CanadaAssociated with Julia Speirs