Steph.lang@outlook.com | 604.910.9598 | 110-960 W. 6
th Ave. Vancouver B.C.
EDUCATION & TRAINING University of Calgary (current) School & Applied Child Psychology M.Ed Expected graduation date: June 2015 (after completion of internship) Currently completing my 3 rd 200-hour practicum at the University of Calgary. Completed a 200-hour School Psychology practicum though the Delta S.D. 2014 Completed a 200-hour School Psychology practicum through the Langley S.D. 2013 University of British Columbia (BA) 2000 2004 Completed 72 hours of CC&CM Training 2009 - 2010 (Collaborative Communication & Conflict Management)
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE Academic Assessment Practicum Langley School District, Jan 2013 April 2013 Cognitive & Neurological Practicum Delta School District, Jan 2014 April 2014 Social & Emotional Practicum UofC UCAPES Clinic, July 2014 August 2014
Independently administered assessments to primary and high school aged children. Marked tests and interpreted results. Suggested intervention strategies for the classroom and researched relevant information. Met with parents to obtain information about the student as well as discuss assessment results. Worked collaboratively with teachers, EAs, administrator, counselors etc.
Currently completing my 3 rd and final practicum at the University of Calgary at their UCAPES clinic. Tasks include Interviewing students regarding their childs academic, cognitive, social and emotional needs and concerns. Outline the process of assessment administration and review to parents. Administer and mark tests (including self-reports). Write reports and suggest strategies and interventions for at home and in the classroom.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Department of Pediatrics, UBC Vancouver B.C. Education Assistant, Jan. 2014 June 2014 Help coordinate educational activities for residents and faculty. Facilitate practical examinations and resident interviews for students. Maintain records for professional development hours.
Faculty of Medicine, UBC Vancouver B.C. Facilities Coordinator, June 2011 December 2013 Reply to requests for space and book rooms accordingly. Liaise with colleagues, tech staff, security etc. regarding booking requirements and details. Assist in space planning for the upcoming curriculum year. Communicate effectively with all customers including Physicians, management, staff, and community members.
Key Accomplishments Create good relationships by providing excellent customer service; Work with curriculum program managers to properly accommodate all FoM classes, Rounds, events and meetings.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, UBC Vancouver B.C. Program Assistant, Aug. 2008 June 2011 Liaising with UBC students, departments and external groups regarding events; relay information to applicable parties. Also manage student staff, responsible for receptionist duties, and other office management tasks.
Key Accomplishments Supervise student staff and aid them in organizing programs and events; Communicate services and policies to students, faculty, staff etc. and answer all enquiries as effectively as possible; Liaise with UBS students, staff, faculty, AV, Security, Custodial and Maintenance regarding event requirements; Support and assist students in the design and delivery of programs and events.
Vick, McPhee & Liu, A Law Corp. Vancouver B.C. Immigration Paralegal, July 2007 August 2008 Promptly produced results as a team member tasked with analyzing and submitting a large variety of immigration applications. Met with clients and assessed their information and documents to ensure accurate submissions and efficient processing. Maintained communication with clients and Government offices and agencies to ensure eventual success and client satisfaction.
Key Accomplishments Communicated effectively and appeased the concerns of many of the more difficult clients; Successful at compiling and submitting a wide variety of both in-land and overseas immigration applications; Researched and compiled an up-to-date facts database for every Provincial Nominee Program and was responsible for all non-B.C. PNP applications;
VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE Study Buddy for the Big Sisters Organization, 2009 - 2011 Volunteered in a high school Social Studies class, Jan. 2010 to June 2011 UNICEF BC volunteer, 2002 - 2004
PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS Papers Janzen, S., (2012). A Brief Summary of Cultural Bias in Educational Assessments Janzen, S., (2012). Identifying Reading Disabilities among English Language Learners Janzen, S., (2012). Math Disabilities and Working Memory Deficits Janzen, S., (2012). Ethical Dilemma Janzen, S., (2012), FASD and Working Memory Janzen, S., (2012), The Comorbidity of Childhood Obesity and Depression Chaulk, W., Fisher, L., Janzens, S., Pederson, V., (2013), Reading Comprehension Interventions Strategies Janzen, S., (2013), Article Critique: First Step to Success Janzen, S., (2013) A Review of Best Practices for a Social Communication Intervention for Children with FASD Janzen, S., (2013), Ecological Article Critique: Does Money Really Matter? Janzen, S., (2013), The Prevalence of ADHD and the use of Ritalin among young children Dickson, N., Janzen, S., (2013) Shifting Paradigms in the History of Special Education Janzen, S., (2013), K-SADS Reflection Janzen, S., (2013), Behavioural Psychotherapy and Cognitive Therapy: A Theoretical Comparison Janzen, S., (2013), Personal Position Paper: A Theoretical Integrative Approach: Client- Centered & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Janzen, S., (2014), Functional Behaviour Analysis Janzen, S., (2014), Article Critique: Administration and Scoring Errors of Graduate Students Learning the WISC-IV: Issues and Controversies Janzen, S., (2014), Article Critique: Two School-Based Drug Prevention Programs Janzen, S., (2014), Debate Analysis: The Benefits of TeachTown Social Skills
Presentations Fisher, L., Janzen, S., (2012), Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test 4 th Ed. Galbtaith, S., Harrison, C., Hassanali, S., Janzen, S., Johnson, G., (2012), Ethical Organization: Check Point Child and Youth Services Janzen, S., Leslie, T., Newberry, C., (2012), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Chaulk, W., Janzen, S., (2013), Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test Janzen, S., (2013), Practicum Client Presentation: Jordan Janzen, S., (2013), Childhood Depression Janzen, S., (2013), Practicum Client Presentation: K Janzen, S., (2013), Social Media and Self-Esteem Janzen, S., (2013), Social Skills Rating System English, A., Janzen, S., Nardi, A., (2014), Antipsychotics Janzen, S., (2014), Practicum Client Presentation: Tinkerbell English, A., Janzen, S., Nardi, A., (2014), Evidence Based Intervention: First Step to Success Janzen, S., Pederson, V., (2014), Processing Speed Interventions Chaulk, W., English, A., Janzen, S., Lapierre, C., Pederson, V., (2014), Anti-Bullying: A Program Comparison and Debate