* McGill University
: 2005-2010
• Bachelor of Kindergarten and Elementary Education
• minor concentration in religious studies
• Completed an extended field experience
* Field Experience
• Planned lessons and activities in several subjects and modified materials to suit student’s of various learning capabilities needs
• Incorporated technology and media in the classroom ap propriate for all students to be able to use and learn from
• Improved classroom management skills and fostered a positive learning environment
* Westmount Park School (Grade 6)
: Winter 2008
* Sinclair Laird School (Grade 1/2 split)
: Fall 2008
* Hampstead Elementary School (Grade 3)
: Spring 2006
* Mackay Centre School (kindergarten)
: Fall 2005
Working History
* Caretaker for Children with Special Needs
: September 2010-June 2011
• Responsible for picking up clients from school and taking them to various appointments
• Take clients out on fun outings and excursions
• Ensure clients are fed, bathed, and put to bed
• responsible for general well being, safety and hygiene of clients at all times
* Reena Foundation: Outreach Employee
: October 2010-June 2011
• Plan daily activities and programs for clients with varying degrees of special needs
• Alter/modify activities and programs to suit needs of specific clientele
• Responsible for general safety, hygiene, and well being of clients at all times
• Plan sports tournaments and outing for clients
* Head Camp Counsellor and Head of Programming
: July 2010
• Head staff counsellor and head of programming for CISS (Canadian International Student Services) month long summer camp (Trinity Junior ESL Program)
• Planned and organized camp programs and outings everyday for the month
• Was responsible for ensuring staff were performing their tasks accordingly and abiding by the camp rules
• Assisted staff with providing a safe and fun environment for campers
• Assisted with ESL placement testing each week when new students arrived to the camp
* Overnight Camp Counsellor
: Summer of 2006 and 2007
: Camp Tamarack- Fine Arts Staff
• Organized activities for campers from ages 5-17
• Worked effectively and cooperatively with fellow staff members
• Came up with creative ideas and fine arts activities on a daily basis and engaged campers and staff of all ages
* Camp Timberlane- Cabin Counsellor
: Summer 2005
• Spent the entire day with the campers and took them around to their activities
• Promoted positive social skills and relationships among the campers
• Became much more patient and gained a good understanding of camper’s needs
• Learned skills to solve conflicts between campers in an effective and appropriate manner
• Was responsible for camper’s safety and wellbeing on overnight camping trips ranging from three to seven days
Personal Introduction
# Profile
• Kindergarten/Elementary teacher who is passionate about working with students of various different cognitive and physical abilities
• Outgoing, enthusiastic, compassionate, and reliable individual who adapts easily to new surroundings and maintains a positive attitude