Shane Isakow

I hold an MA in Counselling Psychology and a BA (Honours) in Psychology with a Concentration in Developmental Psychology. I am a licensed Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with experience in Counselling/ Psychotherapy, Psycho-Educational Assessments, Research, Academic/ Executive Function Coaching and Teaching. I have completed training in Trauma and Grief work, and am currently completing training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.

Academic Coach at Independent (2026-01 – Present)

Works one-on-one with neuro-divergent students to build interview skills and to build or improve writing, organization, time management, study, reading, executive functioning, and other skills.

Graduate Student Intern- Psycho-Educational Assessments and Counselling/Psychotherapy at Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) (2024-01 – 2025-12)

Administered psycho-educational assessments and provided counselling services for a large publicly funded school board. Wrote detailed assessment reports and counselling case notes, attended multi-disciplinary team meetings, and worked closely with the school team and families.

Academic Coach at Independent (2024-01 – 2025-12)

Worked with student one-on-one to build time management, organization, study, reading, and other skills.

Seasonal Assistant Early Childhood Educator and On-Call Daycare Worker at Dalhousie Parents' Daycare Centre (2023-01 – 2023-12)

Supported licensed ECEs to facilitate daily routines as well as foster the social, physical, and emotional well-being of children aged 0-4. Also assisted a child with exceptionalities through routines and provided additional support as needed.

Volunteer Crisis Responder at Kids Help Phone (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Supported people of all ages going through crises, conducted risk assessments, identified healthy coping strategies and collaboratively worked with callers to create safety plans where needed using Kids Help Phone's Crisis Textline.

Seasonal Childcare Worker with School-Aged Children and Special Needs Worker at Hudson Childcare Society (2022-01 – 2022-12)

Ran programs and created a safe environment for children to grow, learn, problem solve, and foster social relationships. Also worked one-on-one to support children with exceptionalities.

Mini-Course Volunteer and Lecturer at Carleton University (2019-01 – 2019-12)

Presented seminar and provided support to a week-long course for adolescent girls on bullying.

Volunteer Tutor (2017-01 – 2019-12)

Provided tutoring in reading program designed to remediate reading difficulties for a child with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) under supervision of Speech Pathologist. Worked with student one-on-one to improve articulation and pronunciation of speech sounds and words under supervision of Audiologist.

Swim Instructor and Lifeguard at Mayfair Fitness Club and Green Acres Day Camp (2014-01 – 2015-12)

Developed and carried out lesson plans, instructed, evaluated skills and completed report cards for children, including those with exceptionalities or diverse needs.

Ski Instructor, General and Adapted/Integrated Programs at Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre, City of Toronto (2012-01 – 2014-12)

Developed and carried out lesson plans, instructed, evaluated skills and completed report cards for children, including those with exceptionalities or diverse needs. Worked in both the General and the Adapted/Integrated Ski Instruction programs.

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – University of Western Ontario (2023-01 – 2025-12)

Certificate in Second Language Education in Japanese and Korean – University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Certificate in Korean Language Program Levels 1-3 – Sogang University (서강대학교) (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology, Concentration in Developmental Psychology, Minor in Sociology – Carleton University (2014-01 – 2019-12)