GEORGIA DRACOPOULOS

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Toronto, ON M3A 3E2

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acxr00@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL

Citizenship: Canadian & Permanent Resident (USA)

Languages: Bilingual (English and Greek)

EDUCATION

Certificate in Psychological Assessments 2005-2006

Adler School of Graduate Studies, Toronto, ON Canada

Certificate in Trauma Therapy 2004

Adler School of Graduate Studies, Toronto, ON Canada

Master of Arts (Psychology) 2001-2004

Southern California University for Professional Studies, Santa Ana, CA, USA

Thesis: Counseling theories and strategies in the psychology of

marriage and family systems

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 2000

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON Canada

Certificate of Proficiency in English 1984

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Evaluated and Assessed Patients in Office

Used the MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) a 10-minute test to evaluate

cognitive function, such as language, memory, and calculation.

Also used MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) 2010-Present

Counselor 2004

Family Medicine Clinic, Ltd., Toronto, ON Canada

• Provided individual psychotherapy for individuals of all ages

• Offered family counseling as well as stress management counseling

• Offered psychotherapy for depression and anxiety

• Worked along side a family physician for all psychotherapy services provided

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WORK EXPERIENCE continued…

Medical Office Manager 2001-2004

Family Health Clinic, Toronto, ON Canada

• Managed private family health clinic in downtown Toronto

• Arranged out-patient and hospital procedures for patients

• Assisted physician with reports, speeches, articles and conference

Proceedings

Medical Office Administration Clerk 1999-2000

St. Stephen Family Health Clinic, St.Stephen, NB Canada

• Collected patient data, processed Medicare claims and performed

book keeping, billing and specimen collection.

• Exhibited a strong sense of responsibility, leadership and organizational skills.

Medical Administrator 1994-1998

Family Health Care Clinic, Baton Rouge, LA USA

• Collected patient data and performed book keeping,

billing and specimen collection.

• Developed strong communication skills for dealing with patients and other

health care providers

• Exhibited a strong sense of responsibility, leadership and organizational skills

Weight loss Counselor 1987-1989

Weight Loss Centre, Toronto, ON Canada

• Counseled clients with weight related problems

• Facilitated weight loss support groups and pre-test consultations

• Evaluated clients before and after intervention

• Created a favored atmosphere for the wellbeing of clients

• Provided clients with a positive attitude about themselves and their

body image

Health Care Aid 1985-1987

Queen Street Mental Health Centre, Toronto, ON Canada

• Observed patients' conditions, measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and reported changes to professional staff

• Provided patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed

• Assisted nurses in further health care

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Librarian 1985-1987

Worked at Sigmund and Samuel Library duties were alphabetizing books and putting them back to the stacks. Worked with card catalogue and signed out books and periodicals. Also worked with volumes of journals and books.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Medical Office Counselor 2000

St. Stephen Family Health Clinic, St. Stephen, NB Canada

• Facilitated weekly Diabetes educational groups in the clinical setting

• Provided counseling seminars for newly diagnosed diabetics

• Established a 24 hour calling service for diabetics and non-diabetics to

call for any questions or concerns regarding this disorder

Greek School Teacher 1992

St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church, Toronto, ON Canada

• Taught Greek as a second language to 26 students

• Focused on grammar and verbal language skills

• Inspired and encouraged students to learn and appreciate the Greek

language and culture

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Psychotherapist Volunteer 2004

Family Medicine Clinic Ltd., Toronto, ON Canada

• Volunteered in a private family clinic practice as a psychotherapist

• Shadowed a family physician during counseling of patients with

anxiety disorders and family problems (with patient consent)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

OACCPP Member 2004

(The Ontario Association of Consultants, Counselors, Psychometrists

and Psychotherapists)

• Member in good standing

• An association of mental health professionals

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