Grace Schouten
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Augmentative and alternative communications 2 Collaboration 2 Communication 2 Communication strategies 2 Conflict resolution 2 Creativity 2 Learning styles 2 Lesson planning 2 Non-verbal communication 2 Planning 2

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Recent projects

Resilient Hearts
Resilient Hearts
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Development of a Communication Class Curriculum for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

This project involves creating a comprehensive communication curriculum tailored for young adults with developmental disabilities. The curriculum will focus on enhancing both verbal and non-verbal communication skills, social interaction, and practical communication strategies for real-world settings. The goal is to empower students to communicate effectively in personal, educational, and professional environments.  Objectives:   Curriculum Development: Design a communication class curriculum that addresses the specific needs and learning styles of young adults with developmental disabilities.  Inclusive and Accessible Materials: Create accessible, engaging teaching materials that incorporate multiple forms of communication (e.g., verbal, visual, and assistive technologies).  Skill Development: Focus on building foundational communication skills such as listening, speaking, social interaction, and non-verbal cues.  Real-World Applications: Include lessons that help students apply communication skills in daily situations, such as navigating public spaces, using communication devices, and interacting with peers and authority figures.  Evaluation and Feedback Mechanisms: Provide strategies for assessing student progress and adjusting the curriculum based on individual needs and feedback. 

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Work experience

Casual Community Support Worker, Summer Fitness Leader
Developmental Disabilities Association
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
May 2024 - Current

Casual Community Support Worker
•Lead clients through daily classes including community outings, food preparation, and self-management.
•Use inclusive communication styles to team clients to learn about their rights and how to self-advocate.
Summer Fitness Leader
•Planed, executed and adapted fitness activities for 100+ clients with developmental disabilities aged 18-80+ across six different day programs.
•Spearheaded a 10-week staff health and wellness challenge for 600+ employees across the association to promote self-efficacy and team cohesion.

Vice President, Academic
UBC Kinesiology Undergraduate Society
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
May 2024 - Current

•Participate in curriculum development consultations as UBC BKIN develops educational pathways and new courses.
•Support Committee Coordinators with regular accountability meetings and goal setting. Work on personal initiatives including a central online spreadsheet with common graduate programs and their admission requirements to well prepare UBC kinesiology students.

Various Support Roles
UBC Centre For Accesibility
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
September 2023 - Current

Graduate Academic Assistant
•Use digital editing software to create high-contrast versions of anatomy diagrams and other materials for a UBC Physiotherapy Student who is blind.
•Regularly consult with client to develop materials in a usable, client-centred way.
Strategic Content Tutor
•Provide one-on-one tutoring for over 10 courses including physics, biomechanics, health policy, exercise physiology, and sports nutrition to a client with a visual impairment.
•Quickly learn and implement required adaptations like changing the digital page colour and replacing colouring coding with symbols.

Summer Camp Leader
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
June 2023 - August 2023

•Supported 12-15 campers each week during outings, activities and social interactions
•Learned from speech and occupational therapists best practices for inclusive communication.
•Liaised between staff, parents and support workers to provide effective, multidisciplinary support for campers
•Adapted activities for each camper with quick critical thinking, enabling inclusion and a sense of belonging

Annual Events Volunteer
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
July 2019 - Current

•Volunteer regularly at annual events. At the annual fundraising walk, led warm-up for 750+ participants. Managed cash box and debit machine to sell merchandise.
•As a Summer Camp Volunteer, facilitated activity participation, friendship development and behaviour management.

Education

Master of occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy
The University of British Columbia
August 2025 - July 2027
Bachelor of science - kinesiology, Kinesiology
The University of British Columbia
September 2021 - April 2025

Personal projects

Inclusive Fitness Training with the BC Recreation and Parks Association
September 2024 - Current
https://m4a.kin.ubc.ca/

•An undergraduate research student in the Movement 4 All lab based out of UBC
•Working with the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) to implement an online training course on inclusive fitness for their registered fitness leaders
•Collaborating with PWD and end product users to design a course that addresses significant knowledge gaps