Résumé
Career Goal
To strive for excellence as a legal practitioner.
Professional Experience
Paralegal Practitioner
2016–present: Soli Paralegal (Kitchener, ON)
- Providing legal services solely within the paralegal scope of practice.
Teacher
2004–present: Waterloo Region District School Board (Waterloo, ON)
- Successfully completed a variety of K-12 occasional assignments.
2005–2016: Thames Valley District School Board (London, ON)
- Successfully completed a variety of K-12 occasional assignments.
2003–2004: Avalon West School District (Upper Island Cove, NL)
- Provided K-9 Music and Intermediate Technology Education.
Training Consultant
2000–2003: HealthCare Software Inc. (Cambridge, ON)
- Provided software training and technical support for the healthcare industry.
Computer Consultant
2000–2003: Self-Employed
- Developed database and multimedia solutions.
Music Teacher
1988–present: Private Music Teacher and Piano Accompanist (Kitchener, ON)
- Extending the joy of music to students of all ages, stages, and interests.
Educational Experience
2019: Masters of Laws (LL.M.)
York University
- Canadian Common Law
2019: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
University of London
2018: Certificate of Participation: Summer French Immersion Program
Western University (Trois-Pistoles, Québec campus)
2017: Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto (A.R.C.T.)
Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto, ON)
- Piano Performance
2015: Paralegal: Post-Graduate Diploma
Conestoga College (Kitchener, ON)
- Completed a Law Society of Ontario accredited paralegal program.
2005: Master of Education: Information Technology (M. Ed.)
Memorial University of Newfoundland (St. John’s, NL)
- Investigated the theory and practice of project management using technology.
2003: Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.)
Althouse College, The University of Western Ontario (London, ON)
- Intermediate/Senior Instrumental & Vocal Music with additional qualifications in Primary (2014), Senior Science (2013), Law (2013), Family Studies (2013), Senior Mathematics (2010), Special Education (2008), and Junior (2003).
1997: Recording Industry Digital Applications: Post–Graduate Diploma
Fanshawe College (London, ON)
- Explored digital theory and applications in the music production, music engineering, and post-production industries.
1994: Bachelor of Music: Honors Music Education (B. Mus.)
The University of Western Ontario (London, ON)
- Explored the study of music and pedagogy comprehensively.
Current Learning
Masters of Laws (LL.M.)
York University: Osgoode Hall Law School
- General Law Program
Memberships & Volunteer Experience
Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA)
2021-present:
- Student member
Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN)
2021-present:
- Presenter for workshops and webinars for students and professionals
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
2020–2021: Social Development Centre Waterloo Region (Kitchener, ON)
- Preparing tax returns
Ontario Bar Association (OBA)
2018-present:
- Student member
Community Outreach: Legal Chat
2016–present:
- Christina is committed to helping empower others to better understand the law. Legal Chat is an initiative focused on enhancing access to justice. What began as a podcast in 2016, has evolved to include informational videos, online courses, and other legal tools.
Waterloo Region Law Association (WRLA)
2015–present:
- Chair of the Paralegal Practice Group (2016-2018)
Volunteer: Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) & Waterloo Region Occasional Teachers’ Local (WROTL)
2012–2015:
- Participated on various committees including the District Human Rights Committee, Collective Bargaining Committee, Professional Learning Committee, and the Executive.
Group Fitness Instructor: Y.M.C.A.
2005–2010:
- Responsible for leading a variety of group fitness classes.
Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association
2001–2003:
- Responsible as secretary for meeting minutes, website creation, sponsorship, membership, and updates for the NOTES Magazine.
Professional Affiliations
2015 – present: Law Society of Ontario (LSO) #P12105
2003 – present: Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) #467220