Author Archives: AlannaMcKeigue

Working as a registered dental hygienist for ten years has me itching to expand my horizons in knowledge and career options. Completing the dental hygiene degree will open many doors for different opportunities, such as public health, obtaining a business license to open a practice, and teaching. As of late, I have a goal of opening a mobile dental clinic to access remote areas and communities. Currently, I live in BC and hope to travel to First Nation communities on the small islands off of Vancouver Island. Being raised up in Northern BC, I had many Indigenous friends and it allowed me to see first hand the barriers between their community and healthcare. When I graduated dental hygiene I had the opportunity of working temporarily in this setting and have ever since been drawn to this type of work. Interests that I have outside of work include: *Basically anything outdoors! *I love mountain biking, hiking, and swimming. *I cherish cooking and connecting with friends and family.

Alanna’s Home Page

Hello all,

 

Welcome to my ENLG 301 Webfolio and Home Page.

Completing my dental hygiene degree through UBC is a dream I have had for the last couple years. Now, with the opportunity to work part time and accomplish University it is the first step to working towards opening a mobile dental practice. Working at Northern Health Authority as my first job inspired me to connect with the community and culture in the surrounding area. Since then, I have aspired to return to a position of similar title.

I have been a part of ENGL 301 for the past 2021 Summer term. Wrapping up, the final project is to complete a Webfolio. Expressing my best work and learning process throughout the course I have included in the Webfolio:

Blog

Resume

Application Package

Collection of Best Works

LinkedIn Profile

 

Fun facts about me:

  • Traveling to remote and less discovered places is a passion of mine, which I hope to one day incorporate into my career.
  • Connecting with people in need and removing barriers in the dental healthcare setting is an ongoing endeavour.
  • I LOVE snowboarding and mountain biking; close to all things outdoors. I have a husky x puppy named Arthur who keeps me very busy, along with my partner and his two children.

Thank you for stopping by my Webfolio. Enjoy.