I am a compassionate and motivated psychology graduate eager to apply academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience in supporting individuals and communities. I approach challenges with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to creating a safe, empowering environment. Through field placements, administrative roles, and community-focused volunteer work, I have bridged research and practice, developed solid interpersonal and organizational skills, and learned how to engage diverse populations with empathy and respect. I am excited to grow within the field of psychology and contribute to evidence-based programs and services.

Sophia Mageau

I am a compassionate and motivated psychology graduate eager to apply academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience in supporting individuals and communities. I approach challenges with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to creating a safe, empowering environment. Through field placements, administrative roles, and community-focused volunteer work, I have bridged research and practice, developed solid interpersonal and organizational skills, and learned how to engage diverse populations with empathy and respect. I am excited to grow within the field of psychology and contribute to evidence-based programs and services.

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I am a compassionate and motivated psychology graduate eager to apply academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience in supporting individuals and communities. I approach challenges with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to creating a safe, empowering environment.

Through field placements, administrative roles, and community-focused volunteer work, I have bridged research and practice, developed solid interpersonal and organizational skills, and learned how to engage diverse populations with empathy and respect. I am excited to grow within the field of psychology and contribute to evidence-based programs and services.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

DSW (Developmental Service Worker) - Contract at Luso Canadian Charitable Society
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Facilitated recreational and therapeutic activities, supported individuals with disabilities in a 4:1 participant-to-staff ratio, designed creative activities tailored to participants’ needs, and provided hand-over-hand support to promote inclusion and skill-building.
Freelance AI Data Specialist at Data Annotation, Remote
January 1, 2024 - Present
Utilize Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) to improve AI model performance, conduct prompt engineering, evaluate model alignment with ethical standards, and perform quality assurance reviews on prompts and conversations.
Reception at Budds’ Subaru
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Managed front desk operations, answered high volumes of inquiries, greeted clients, and directed them to appropriate departments; maintained invoices and confidential information; scheduled and coordinated sales appointments; utilized dealership software to manage transactions and inventory.
Classroom Assistant (Volunteer) at Waterloo Region District School Board
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Supported students with diverse learning needs, provided one-on-one assistance, created an inclusive environment, and collaborated with teachers to implement individualized strategies and monitor progress.
Program Assistant Volunteer at S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Provided compassionate support to seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other impairments; engaged in cognitive-stimulating activities and helped organize group activities to foster social interaction.
Developmental Service Worker at Luso Canadian Charitable Society
May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Facilitated recreational and therapeutic activities, supported individuals with disabilities in a 4:1 participant-to-staff ratio, planned and implemented age-appropriate activities, provided hand-over-hand support and assistance with feeding and mealtime routines.
Receptionist at Budds’ Subaru
April 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Managed front desk operations, answered high-volume inquiries, greeted clients, directed them to appropriate departments, maintained invoices, and supported sales team; used dealership software for transactions.
Classroom Assistant (Placement) at Waterloo Region District School Board
January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Supported students with diverse learning needs; assisted with classwork and task adaptations; provided encouragement, one-on-one support, and created a positive, inclusive learning environment; collaborated with teachers.
Freelance AI Data Specialist – Data Annotation at Remote
January 1, 2024 - Present
Utilize Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) to improve AI model performance; perform prompt engineering; evaluate model alignment with safety, truthfulness, harmlessness and accuracy; conduct quality assurance reviews on prompts and outputs.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Women and Gender Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2025
Honours Bachelor of Arts at Wilfrid Laurier University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2025
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Women and Gender Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2025

Qualifications

Wilfrid Laurier University Entrance Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - January 14, 2026
Member, Ontario Psychological Association
January 1, 2024 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment