Korinne Weima-Walsh
Psychometrist
Master of Arts in Child & Youth, B.A., Psych., Bachelor of Education
My interest in child and youth development, as a whole, continues to be a common thread in my educational and professional pathways. After completing a year of Early Childhood Education, I earned an entrance scholarship to begin my undergraduate degree in Psychology. During this undergrad degree, I worked as both a teacher assistant, and research assistant in the Psychology, and Child and Youth departments, particularly in the area of Autism. This work led to my enrolment in the Masters of Child and Youth studies program. My graduate thesis and research became a published book titled, “Writing the Family: Women, Auto-Ethnography, and Family Work” which explores the auto-ethnographic experience of family from a post-modern perspective.
Upon completing my Masters degree, I worked as a sessional instructor in the psychology department, developing and lecturing on behavioural psychology. At the same time, I volunteered in the elementary school system for the Big Sisters Association, and this rewarding experience inspired me to embark on a new career as a teacher. I earned my bachelors of education and, upon completion, was hired to be a teacher, and student support facilitator, in Alberta.
As a teacher, I have taught Grades 1, 3, 4/5, 8 and 10. On the other hand, as a student support facilitator, I gained an enormous skill set surrounding work and advocacy of children and youth ranging from ECS to Grade 12. My strength based approach ensured their diverse needs are supported, not only in my school, but division wide, as part of the Inclusive Learning Team. I gained extensive experience in developing individual program plans, gaining/maintaining funding from Alberta Education funding, conducting educational assessments, working closely with school counsellors, family wellness workers, psychologists, mental health workers, adoptive/foster care service workers etc. Also, at a school level, I placed, coached and supervised educational assistants to support children and youth in the classrooms.
I have been on leave from teaching since I became a mother, however, I continue to work as an educational assessment consultant. More specifically, my over ten years of experience of gaining and maintaining funding via Alberta Education for severe needs children, has led me to consult for a nonprofit organization in an effort to maximize their funding. In addition, I volunteer in my children’s parent school council and love the opportunity to learn and share in the success of the school environment.
My education and career path continues to have a common thread, child and youth development, and appreciation for diversity! It is my pleasure to help children, youth, teachers, administration, school staff and families navigate the changes and challenges that come with diverse needs and diagnoses. I look forward to supporting the clients of Life in Colour Psychology.
My interest in child and youth development, as a whole, continues to be a common thread in my educational and professional pathways. After completing a year of Early Childhood Education, I earned an entrance scholarship to begin my undergraduate degree in Psychology. During this undergrad degree, I worked as both a teacher assistant, and research assistant in the Psychology, and Child and Youth departments, particularly in the area of Autism. This work led to my enrolment in the Masters of Child and Youth studies program. My graduate thesis and research became a published book titled, “Writing the Family: Women, Auto-Ethnography, and Family Work” which explores the auto-ethnographic experience of family from a post-modern perspective.
Upon completing my Masters degree, I worked as a sessional instructor in the psychology department, developing and lecturing on behavioural psychology. At the same time, I volunteered in the elementary school system for the Big Sisters Association, and this rewarding experience inspired me to embark on a new career as a teacher. I earned my bachelors of education and, upon completion, was hired to be a teacher, and student support facilitator, in Alberta.
As a teacher, I have taught Grades 1, 3, 4/5, 8 and 10. On the other hand, as a student support facilitator, I gained an enormous skill set surrounding work and advocacy of children and youth ranging from ECS to Grade 12. My strength based approach ensured their diverse needs are supported, not only in my school, but division wide, as part of the Inclusive Learning Team. I gained extensive experience in developing individual program plans, gaining/maintaining funding from Alberta Education funding, conducting educational assessments, working closely with school counsellors, family wellness workers, psychologists, mental health workers, adoptive/foster care service workers etc. Also, at a school level, I placed, coached and supervised educational assistants to support children and youth in the classrooms.
I have been on leave from teaching since I became a mother, however, I continue to work as an educational assessment consultant. More specifically, my over ten years of experience of gaining and maintaining funding via Alberta Education for severe needs children, has led me to consult for a nonprofit organization in an effort to maximize their funding. In addition, I volunteer in my children’s parent school council and love the opportunity to learn and share in the success of the school environment.
My education and career path continues to have a common thread, child and youth development, and appreciation for diversity! It is my pleasure to help children, youth, teachers, administration, school staff and families navigate the changes and challenges that come with diverse needs and diagnoses. I look forward to supporting the clients of Life in Colour Psychology.