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Alana Signore

East St Paul

Summary

  • Eager soon-to-be graduate with a Master's in School Psychology with practical experience in supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Proficient in conducting assessments, implementing interventions, and collaborating with educators and families to foster positive learning environments.
  • Adept at utilizing evidence-based strategies to address diverse student needs and promote inclusive education practices.
  • Dedicated to making a meaningful impact on student success and well-being in educational settings.
  • Eager to pursue ongoing professional development and further enhance skill development and competencies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facilitator - Skills for Living

University Of Manitoba
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Facilitator for Skills for Living Program catering to adults with Autism, overseen by Dr. Janine Newton-Montgomery. The program focuses on enhancing social and emotional awareness and developing crucial life skills for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Educational Assistant

River East Transcona School Division
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Directly supported students' academic, behavioral, and emotional needs while documenting their performance. Utilized personalized and small group assistance to support learning objectives, employing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs to enhance student comprehension.

Behaviour Change Facilitator

University Of Manitoba
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Worked on Dr. Shaelyn Strachan's CIHR-funded study, delivering 2-hour online behavior change sessions for individuals with prediabetes. Provided support, guidance, and evidence-based knowledge directly to participants, addressing topics such as goal setting, self-monitoring, action-coping planning, self-efficacy, physical activity enjoyment, barriers to physical activity, and long-term change.

Research Coordinator

University Of Manitoba
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Worked under Dr. Shaelyn Strachan, coordinating with study personnel and participants, scheduling activities, and creating intervention materials. Demonstrated strong organizational skills, completing tasks independently, and preparing individual and group meetings. Conducted research, analyzed data, and conducted qualitative interviews as part of the role.

Research Assistant

University Of Manitoba
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Worked under Dr. Ben Schellenberg, managing, cleaning, and coding data files. Demonstrated exceptional time management skills to complete tasks independently. Coordinated participant recruitment and compensation while maintaining accurate records of research activities and results for future reference.

Day Camp Leader and Lifeguard

The Wellness Institute
07.2016 - 08.2019
  • Supervised and mentored campers (ages 5-12) in various activities like sports, aquatics, and arts.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with staff, participants, and parents.

Childcare Provider

Kid’s Corner – The Wellness Institute
09.2016 - 01.2019
  • Ensured safety and supervision for children aged 3 months to 12 years, providing quality childcare. Organized creative art projects to develop skills. Monitored behavior and encouraged positive interactions. Collaborated with daycare providers, maintained strong parent relationships, and designed activities for child development.

Education

M.A. School Psychology -

University of Manitoba
09.2024

M.A. Kinesiology & Recreation Management -

University of Manitoba
09.2021

Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree (B.A., Hons.) -

University of Manitoba
10.2019

Skills

Data Collection & Analysis, Passionate Mental Health Advocate, Experienced Scholar

Certification

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification, 02/02/2024 & 02/09/2024
  • Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) Certification, 01/23/2024 - 01/24/2024
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certification, 11/24/2023 -11/25/2023
  • Mindful Self-Compassion Workshop, 10/10/19 -12/05/19, Marion Orr, Assiniboine Family Therapy offices, Winnipeg MB.
  • Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE), 10/2015


Scholarships & Awards

  • University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF), 09/2023 - 09/2024.
  • University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF), 09/2022 -09/2023.
  • Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canadian Graduate Scholarship-Master’s (CGS-M), 09/2020 - 09/2021.
  • University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF), 09/2019 - 09/2020.

Publications

  • Signore, A. K., Jung, M. E., Semenchuk, B., Kullman, S. M., Tefft, O., Webber, S., Ferguson, L. J., Kowalski, K., Fortier, M., McGavock, J., Ahmed, R., Orr, M., & Strachan, S. (2022). A pilot and feasibility study of a randomized clinical trial testing a self-compassion intervention aimed to increase physical activity behaviour among people with prediabetes. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 8(1), 111–111. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01072-6
  • Signore, A., Semenchuk, B. N., & Strachan, S. M. (2021). Self-Compassion and Reactions to a Recalled Exercise Lapse: The Moderating Role of Gender-Role Schemas. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 43(6), 477–487. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2020-0300

Conference Publications

  • Signore A*, Semenchuk B*, Strachan S. (2019). Self-compassion and exercise: Men and women's reactions to a recalled exercise failure. Journal of Exercise, Movement, and Sport. Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology

Volunteer Experience

Manitoba Association of School Psychologists (MASP), Student Representative: 09/2022 - 06/2024

Graduate Student Representative, Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management (FKRM) council: 09/2019 - 09/2021

  • Attended monthly faculty council meetings, participating in decision making as a representative for FKRM graduate students.

Treasurer, Undergraduate Psychology Students’ Association (UPSA): 09/2016 - 12/2018

  • Managed funding applications and event organization. Provided guidance to students on psychology career paths.

Timeline

Facilitator - Skills for Living

University Of Manitoba
10.2022 - 01.2024

Behaviour Change Facilitator

University Of Manitoba
10.2021 - 04.2022

Educational Assistant

River East Transcona School Division
09.2021 - 06.2022

Research Coordinator

University Of Manitoba
09.2019 - 09.2021

Research Assistant

University Of Manitoba
02.2019 - 07.2019

Childcare Provider

Kid’s Corner – The Wellness Institute
09.2016 - 01.2019

Day Camp Leader and Lifeguard

The Wellness Institute
07.2016 - 08.2019

M.A. School Psychology -

University of Manitoba

M.A. Kinesiology & Recreation Management -

University of Manitoba

Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree (B.A., Hons.) -

University of Manitoba
Alana Signore