Daisy-Mae Hamelinck

Success Coach, College Professor, Author, & Video Host
OCT, M.A., B.Ed., B.A. (Hons), SSWD

Daisy-Mae completed her Master of Arts in the Department of Sociology at McMaster University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours, Wilfrid Laurier University), Bachelor of Education (University of Toronto) and a Social Service Worker Diploma (Fanshawe). She is also an Ontario Certified Teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers (since 2005).

Daisy has taught for 20 years in post-secondary settings including Western University, Fanshawe College, triOS College, and Conestoga College, primarily Sociology and Psychology courses. In recent years, her focus has been on Health and Wellness courses, Interpersonal Communications, Student Success and Life Skills advising. Daisy started her teaching career at triOS College in 2005, when she helped launch the Community Service Worker (CSW) program. Daisy received the award for Instructor of the Year in 2006 (Faculty of Healthcare) across all triOS College campuses. At triOS, she also taught Career Management courses and conducted one-on-one career counselling and success coaching.

Daisy also has 10 years’ social service work experience and has worked in a variety of settings: United Way of London & Middlesex, Forward House of London (group homes), homeless shelters with the YWCA Toronto, and has supported children, youth, adults/families with special needs in Kitchener/Waterloo, particularly focusing on behavioural programs for children with autism.

As a two-time cancer survivor (2008 & 2017), Daisy has presented regularly with the Terry Fox Foundation (2010-2017) and the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (ongoing). She has appeared on CTV News London with Jan Sims, Canada AM with Seamus O'Reagan, Global News with Leslie Roberts, and CityNews.

In October 2018, Daisy co-authored her first book, Interpersonal and Group Dynamics, Third Edition: www.emond.ca/igd3

To learn more about Daisy-Mae Hamelinck visit: www.linkedin.com/in/daisymaehamelinck

Teaching

The techniques Daisy-Mae uses for her interactive lessons include the teachings and influences of Lev Vygotsky, Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Cooperative Learning, Tribes Techniques, as well as videos, guest speakers, and field trips when applicable. As a teacher, or facilitator, Daisy believes it is her job to make the material come alive.

While a teacher cannot always please everyone, Daisy feels it is her job to reach as many students as possible. She regularly adapts to the learning styles and needs of the students. She frequently engages in self-reflection and seeks constructive feedback.

By no means does her journey end there. Every day is a new learning experience and challenge for Daisy and her students. She says "what WE put into it, is what WE get out of it."

Courses Taught:

Health & Wellness

Health and Wellness: The Better You
Student Success for Higher Learning
Ethical Issues In Healthcare
Counselling

Sociology

Life is Not Always Fair
Sociology for Social Service Workers
Sociology: The Meaning of Sex
Multiculturalism: The Canadian Diversity Project
Discovering Social Sciences
Work and Health Across the Life Course
Sociology and Canadian Society
The Canadian Family Dynamic
Professional Skills for the Social Worker
Community Services in Canada
Research and Populations at Risk
Sociology of Aging
Sociology of Fame
Sociology of Deviance
Sociology of Sport

Communications

Interpersonal and Group Dynamics
Communications for Media
Communications for Human Services
Effective Team Work
Professional Communication
Career Management

Psychology

Positive Psychology
Psychology of Willpower
Introduction to Psychology
Organizational Behaviour
Lifespan Development
A Culture of Addiction
Specific Forms of Addiction
Working with Addictions
Introduction to Mental Health
Psychology of Sport

Social Service Work

Daisy-Mae Hamelinck has over 10 years' experience providing support services for children, youth, and adults with special needs:

Education & Employment Counsellor; Shelter Support Worker, YWCA Toronto, 2007-2008
Career Services Consultant/Career Management Instructor, triOS College Business Technology Healthcare, 2006-2008
Community Services Worker (CSW) Instructor, Internship Coordinator & CSW Faculty Head, triOs College Business Technology Healthcare, 2005-2008
Tools for Action Project Assistant, Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children at the University of Western Ontario, 2004-2006
Community Services Department Program Assistant & Project Coordinator, United Way of London & Middlesex, 2004-2005
Support Worker, Forward House of London, 2003-2005
Special Services at Home Instructor/Therapist/Event Organizer, KW Extend-A-Family/KW Habilitation Services/KW Association for Community Living, 1998-2004