Dr. Sherry George, EdD, MSW, RSW

Experience

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  جامعة الدوحة للعلوم والتكنولوجيا

  Feb 2006 - Dec 2010

  • Leadership in establishing the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) exam preparatory course for corporate and contract training• Organized professional development event for students to participate in Canadian conference with IAAP and accompanied students as lead• Organized and led a two-day department wide professional development opportunity for students and faculty with an international speaker• Developed curriculum in collaboration with PDAQ of four delivery components needed for IAAP Certified Professional Secretary and Certified Administrative Professional exam preparatory courses• Built collaborative relationships within the college and state for the purpose of facilitating workterm placements of students• Facilitated offsite meetings with employers and students for the purpose of workterm evaluation• Developed workterm evaluation reports for Dean as well as V.P. of Academics• Instructed students, facilitated learning and evaluated student progress• Planned, organized and managed instructional resources and learning environment• Provided student advising services and performed other related duties consistent with maintaining quality student-centered instruction Show less • Processed, updated and maintained the computerized academic record for all students in the non-credit career (contracts and continuing education) in all functional components of Peoplesoft• Maintained comprehensive database systems for courses and class meeting patterns for contract training, for admission, for records management, for grades processing and for completion of contract• Generated discontinuation reports, dismissal reports and enrolment statistical reports, registered student reports and all other relevant reports as required• Issued official transcripts and confirmation of enrolment letters to students• Assisted with the assigning of courses to student records and the setup of pre-registration blocks• Assisted in the registration process during peak registration periods Show less

  • Instructor - School of Business

    Aug 2006 - Dec 2010

  • Student Development Officer - Office of the Registrar

    Feb 2006 - Aug 2006
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  Eastern Health, Child, Youth and Family Services

  Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

  Social Worker

  • Short-term Contract Position• Completed assessments to determine needs of individuals and families and link with supportive services required• Exercised professional judgment in assessing, planning and implementing case plans for situations involving risk of physical/emotional abuse or other forms of maltreatment• Provided individual counseling and support to client populations in an effort to strengthen the family’s capacity• Maintained regular on-going support through home visits, individual and family work• Provided clients information on child care, child development, impact of maltreatment and other child protection matters• Consistent documentation of client involvement in accordance to program and professional standards of practice• Utilized a variety of technologies as per program/policy requirements for documentation, communication and statistical purposes Show less

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  Eastern Health

  Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Participated in the development and evaluation of Mental Health and Addictions programs• Conducted teaching and/or education sessions for clients and/or their families including development of resources, identifying learning needs and acting as a resource• Initiated and coordinated bio-psychosocial assessments responding to various client systems, including individuals, couples and families• Liaised with other supportive and/or diagnostic health services to coordinate patient referrals or to collaborate on intervention planning• Diagnostic and treatment planning to facilitate service need for various client groups• Responsible for gathering and compiling statistics and providing monthly reports of same; produces reports and data as required• Maintained waitlist and prioritizing need for service based on initial assessment• Facilitated weekly client care conferences to ensure multidisciplinary input as well as the efficient use of resources and effective client treatment• Evaluation of client progress for purposes of discharge or continuation of service• Maintained documentation of relevant information to ensure correct and appropriate record of service• Participates in community outreach events providing information sessions to social service organizations, schools and other facilities as needed• Participates in student education acting as Field Instructor ensuring a suitable learning environment for the development of competence for social work students• Diligently works towards creating a healthy work environment that supports collaboration and treats colleagues and individuals/families with dignity and respect• Communicates efficiently with individuals, families and colleagues, and works towards addressing individual/family issues effectively• Seeks to apply problem solving techniques and evidence based solutions to service related issues Show less • Assisted with completion of comprehensive client assessments, interventions, and support in the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals and families experiencing substance use problems• Educate and engage clients to manage coping skills and access empowerment strategies towards behavioral change with respect to substance use• Advocate on behalf of clients with other supportive and/or diagnostic health services• Development and facilitation of psycho-education sessions for parents and other family members as well as resources pertaining to substance use and its impact on the individual and family unit• Created and delivered various psycho-educational as well as therapy groups for patients (Recovery Planning, Relapse Prevention, Anxiety Management, Defense Mechanisms, Family and Substance Use, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Thinking Strategies)• Utilized and applied tools and strategies of Motivational Interviewing therapeutic approach• Development throughout Internship of a Contingency Management Policy for the Centre• Assisted with other policy development as well as refining organizational processes and systems with consideration of multiple stakeholder perspectives Show less

  • Intake / Assessment Social Worker, Mental Health and Addictions

    Feb 2012 - Aug 2016

  • Master of Social Work, Internship

    Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
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  جامعة الدوحة للعلوم والتكنولوجيا

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2021

  Assists with overseeing the smooth and efficient running of the School's programs to promote the College’s vision for inclusive educational excellence. Supporting the Dean in developing, managing and facilitating the School’s curriculum development, teaching/learning, decision making and governance; developing academic programs within the mission of the School and College; preparing and proposing budget requests; academic planning and implementation; establishing teaching schedules in accordance with the Academic Plan; supervising the attendance and work assignments of School faculty and staff, and; supporting students in achieving their educational goals and enhancing their learning. Responsible for assisting the Dean in supervision and direction for the School and its staffing, conducting performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and grievance redress, promoting the School and College’s vision for educational excellence, providing effective faculty orientations and curriculum and assessment tools, and implementing improvement plans required to promote student success, as well as acting as an academic advisory leader for students. Show less • Prepares and delivers according to course syllabi, structures lesson plans and creates assessments that are student focused and seek to encourage student involvement• Utilizes a variety of teaching and learning strategies with attention to student needs and classroom diversity• Employs the use of D2L as a tool to assist with and augment student learning• Identifies at risk students and provides mentoring in matters related to academic success• Accurate and timely record keeping as it relates to student progress and attendance, prompt student feedback and meeting established deadlines• Continues professional development and growth according to personal needs and certification requirements• Teaches courses according to catalog descriptions with a focus on changing industry standards and evidence based practice• Develops learning plans that include all course competencies• Delivers and assesses effective instruction that meets the needs of diverse students in technical diploma programs and/or contract training• Assess student's competencies with performance-based measurements• Engages the use of higher order thinking skills (Bloom's Taxonomy - synthesis, application, evaluation) within classroom activities to challenge and promote student learning• Reviews and recommends curriculum changes in accordance with PDAQ and ensures such changes align with College objectives and are evidence based• Consistent exceptional performance as an instructor Show less

  • Department Chair, School of Health Sciences

    Aug 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Health Sciences Instructor, Generalist

    Aug 2018 - Feb 2021
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  Mushuau Innu Band Council

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2023

  Health Administrator

  Senior leadership role responsible for the administration, coordination, planning and evaluation of health programs and services for the Mushuau Innu Band Council. Utilizing evidence based research and based on community health needs and priorities with a focus on social determinants of health for First Nations populations. Ongoing operational and strategic planning. Effective communication with community leadership, members and government stakeholders. Key accountabilities include human resources, financial management, program management, and health administration within a culturally competent framework. Show less

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  NL Health Services

  Jan 2024 - now

  Regional Director