1. Curriculum Vitae
Sarah Ball
212 Water Street, Guelph, ON, N1G 1B2
519-362-4611
sball02@uoguelph.ca
EDUCATION
BASc. Child, Youth and Family (University of Guelph) 2009-2014
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Psychology Research Assistant: University of Guelph Nov. 2015-Present
Description of role: Data analysis, phone interviews with child/youth participants and
parent interviews regarding the social stigma of Mental Health.
Supervisor: Dr. Michele Preyde
.Volunteer Research Assistant
Guelph Community Health Centre (Public Health Policies) October 2015-Present
AWARDS
University of Guelph In-Course Bursary ($1200) November, 2013
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Residential Support Worker
at Dunara Mental Health Homes for Recovery Inc. May 2015-Present
Observe, monitor, and engage with the clients, and help each individual work towards
their independent goals that will help them integrate back into society.
Youth Support/Case Worker- Wyndham House- December 2015-Present
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A youth support worker who works in a Residential facility, as well as a Youth Group
Shelter, interacting with each client, determining their short and long term goals in
regards to progressing towards independent living and furthering their education.
RECE/Before and After School Teacher-Wellington Early Learning Centre (July
2015-November 7, 2015)
Intensive Behavioural Care Specialist: Family Counselling Services of Wellington
(September 2014-September 2015)
-In home care for children/youth with mental health complications (helping enhance
independence and autonomy), as well as conduct behavioural assessment.
Early Childhood Educator: Child Care Learning Centre at University of Guelph
(October 2014-April 2015)
.Office Assistant-University of Guelph Office of Graduate Studies- Sept 10, 2013-
April 25th, 2014
.Academic Records Clerk-Registrar Services University of Guelph- August 11-
October 7, 2014
-Responsible for all student confirmation of enrolment letters at the University.
. KidsAbility Child Development Centre: Sept 9th-November 27th, 2013
-Assistant to both an Occupational Therapist and a Speech Pathologist, along with
assistant to two ECEs working in classroom with 5 children with developmental
exceptionalities (including Autism) *Independently created a new Parental Feedback
Form that was recently implemented by all KidsAbility centres
3. Curriculum Vitae
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sunday School Teacher at St. Johns United Church 2007-2008
Youth Activity Leader at St. Johns United Church 2008-2009
Practicum as Student Teacher at the October 2014-May 2015
Child Care Learning Centre
*University of Guelph
Practicum at Sick Kids Hospital (Child Life Department, Family
Bereavement) January 2013-February 2013