JENNIFER KARNAY B.A., C.D.A.

II

H. (905)892-2800 C. (905) 733-0036 E. jkarnay@gmail.com

Profile
Motivated professional who combines experience with dedication to meet the challenges facing today´s student
population; seeking a challenging position that will continue to enhance my desire and ability to learn as well as
share my knowledge to assist with the personal growth of others.

Employment Related Skills

 Ambitious professional with a passion for knowledge and personal growth

 Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development
 Strong interpersonal relationships with students and the community
 Thrive at using my experience and knowledge base to influence positive change in the work/school
environment always keeping the students’ needs the top priority
 Exceptional planning and program evaluation used on a daily basis with students, trying to achieve an
enhanced awareness of the changing workplace environment
 Enjoy working together with all members of a team to achieve necessary goals
 Consistently utilize a high quality of interpersonal and communication skills
 Self-motivated, enthusiastic with exceptional time management & organizational skills
 Current C.P.R. training and certification
 Current member of the ODAA
 Member of United Way Committee within Niagara College
 Proficiency in use of MS Word, MS PowerPoint and Excel

Related Work Experience

Instructor - School of Allied Health - Dental August 2016 - Present

Niagara College - Welland, ON

 Prepare and teach courses weekly

 Prepare materials and lessons to facilitate curriculum
 Provide relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting
 Challenge and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning
 Complete grades, learning assessments and final exam assessments

Instructor - School of Allied Health – Interprofessional Education August 2017 - Present

Niagara College - Welland, ON

 Ensure students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to thrive in a collaborative
environment
 Prepare materials and lessons to facilitate curriculum for a large class (350-400 students) as well as a
small class (50-60 students) weekly
 Collaborate with interprofessional team members to ensure a variety of interprofessional perspectives
are woven through the student learning experiences
 Monitor and update curriculum in keeping with interprofessional competencies and course outcomes
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H. (905)892-2800 C. (905) 733-0036 E. jkarnay@gmail.com

Placement Coordinator- Dental Programs August 2015 - Present

Niagara College - Welland, ON

 Collaborate with Niagara College instructors to determine clinical placements, Co-Curricular activities and
practical learning experiences for students
 Regularly meet with students to discuss placement opportunities and related issues
 Collect and maintain critical documentation required for the health and safety of students and patients ie
Immunization records, VSS statements, CPR etc.
 Market to dental offices across Ontario to secure/maintain clinical placement sites
 Establish and maintain relationships with dentist and office team members in which students are placed
to maintain a variety of clinical experiences

Chairside Dental Assistant September 2009 - Present

Dr. George Lew – Welland, ON

Dental Technician and Front Desk January 2016 – August 2018

Niagara College – Welland, ON

Chairside Dental Assistant September 2002 – September

2018
Fairview Dental Centre
Dr. Edward Perry/Dr. Rick Baranick - St. Catharines, ON

Chairside Dental Assistant June 1997 - September 2001

Dr. Darko Novakovic - Mississauga, ON

Chairside Dental Assistant June 1994 – June 1997

Dr. James Reny – St Catharines, ON / Niagara Falls On

Education

Brock University Sept. 2018 – estimated

completion
St. Catharines, ON April 2020
Bachelor of Adult Education Candidate

Niagara College Sept. 2007 – Feb.2008

Welland, ON
Certificate, Level 2 Dental Assisting

Niagara County Community College Sept. 1993 - March 1994

Niagara Falls, New York
Certificate, Dental Assisting

Brock University Sept. 1990 - April 1993

St. Catharines, ON
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H. (905)892-2800 C. (905) 733-0036 E. jkarnay@gmail.com

Bachelor of Arts Degree

References available upon request