Julia Speirs

Experience

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  Springridge Early Childhood Centre

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2023

  Early Childhood Educator
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  University of Victoria

  Feb 2023 - now

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Centre for Outreach Education (CORE) Tutor

    Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
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  Victoria Nature School

  Aug 2023 - now

  Designated Early Childhood Educator