SKILLS PROFILE___________________________________________________________________

·        More than 7 years of experience working with Youth

·        Graduated from the Faculty of Education at Trent University

·        Developed teamwork abilities cooperating with others working in many employment opportunities

·        Bilingual- Oral and Written communication in French and English.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS   ___________________________________________________________

Leadership and Management

• Planned, implemented, assessed units based on the Ministry of Education Curriculum
• Effectively manages students in classroom situations using a variety of positive learning strategies

Interpersonal

·        Worked one on one with small groups to enhance gymnastics skills

·        Organized and taught games, crafts, and sports

·        Responsible for the satisfaction of customers

WORK EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________

Recreational Gymnastics Coach                                                                     June 2009- Present

Planet Gymnastics- Pickering/ Whitby, On

·        Works with children between the ages of 18 months to 16 years in a gymnastics based environment teaching gymnastics.

·        Works one-on-one with special needs child to develop trampoline skills.

Recreational Gymnastics Coach                                                                         Sept. 2006-May 2009

Ottawa Gymnastics Centre- Ottawa, On

• Promoted the principals of fun, fitness, and fundamentals in a gymnastics based environment to children aged 4-16.
• Responsible for supervising staff and ensuring the gym was running in a safe and effective way
• Fully NCCP level 1 and 2 certified for Gymnastics

Seasonal Youth Counselor                                                            Summer 2007

       Norwegian Cruise Line- Miami, FL

·        Responsible for the supervision and implementation of all youth and teen programs to cruisers aged 2-17.

• Depended on as a member of child care team in case of emergency on ship

·        Designing specialized activities such as team-building challenges, developmental activities, and theme days

Playgrounds Program- Sr. Leader                                                                                  Summer 2006

 Town of Ajax- Ajax, On

·        Planned,  implemented, and actively lead daily recreation activities for children aged 3-12

·        Supervised program participants, all staff, and volunteers

Full time Sales Associate during World Cup season                                                   June 2006

 JMT Metrosport- Scarborough, On

·        Responsible for selling soccer merchandise

Playgrounds Program- Jr. Leader                                                                         Summer 2005

Town of Ajax- Ajax, On

·        Planned,  implemented, and actively lead daily recreation activities for children aged 3-12

·        Wrote daily logs, researched and created new games, songs, theme days and crafts

Recreational Gymnastics Coach                                                                        Sept. 2004-Aug. 2005

Planet Gymnastics- Pickering, On

• Coached gymnastics lessons to children aged 3-16

Recreational Gymnastics Coach                                                                        Sept. 2001-Aug. 2005

 Ajax Acro’s Gymnastics Club- Ajax, On

·        Coached children between the ages of 3-12 the fundamentals of gymnastics

QUALIFICATION_______________________________________________

High Five- Principles of Healthy Child Development                                                          June 2005

National Coaching Certification Program                                                                        2003-2008

 Level 1 and 2 theory, level 2 technical for artistic gymnastics and Level 1 trampoline                      

Certificate of French Immersion studies                                                                                          2005

EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________

Bachelor of Education- Primary/Junior                                                  2009-2010

       Trent University- Peterborough, On

Baccalaureate in Social Science with honors in Political Science with a Minor in French 2005-2009        

The University of Ottawa- Ottawa, On

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________

Saint Vincent Hospital Volunteer                                         September 2008- December 2008

·        Make weekly friendly visits with patients on the Parkinson’s unit

·        Assist in dining experience, setting up and feeding patients

Canadian Girl Guide Leader for Estonian group “Rajaledjad” (Toronto  801 Pathfinders

• Planned weekly meetings for Estonian Girl Guides (ages 10-14)

Extra- Curicular_________________________________________________________

Played in the Durham Girl’s Soccer League Woman’s division

Summer 2009