Tutor in London, Ontario

Education: 1. Queens University May 2014-June 2014 ABQ Junior Education/Division 2. Althouse Faculty of Education – University of Western Ontario September 2011-May 2012 Achieved a Bachelor of Education, Intermediate Senior Division 3. The University of Western Ontario September 2006-May 2011 Attained a Bachelor of Arts with a Specialization in Family Studies (Human Ecology) and a Major in Religion Skills: • Fluent in English and Portuguese • Effective when working collaboratively and independently • Thrive under pressure • Experience and training in de-escalating and conflict resolution • Excellent critical thinker and problem solving skills • Energetic, enthusiastic, & creative Experience: 1. YMCA of Western Ontario – School Age Supervisor, Dietary Planner, Educator (London, ON) January 2016- Current • Supervised school age educators ensuring program planning is age appropriate, ensuring protocols and ministry standards and program policies are in place and followed. • Communicate professionally and developing positive relationships with students, parents, caregivers, peers, as well as school administrators and staff. • Developing weekly lesson plans, geared towards healthy age appropriate development, guided by ministry standards. • Completing administrative duties, managing daily logs and confidential records, answer phone calls and caregiver questions. Keeping the director fully informed on any daily challenges and occurrences. • Create and prepare weekly meal plans, making sure that students dietary restrictions and needs are met, and that the monthly budget is not exceeded. 2. Blyth Academy – Teacher (London, ON) February 2016- July 2016 • Designed and taught grade 11 and 12 English and History classes, incorporating a variety of individual and group based strategies. • Utilized ongoing informal and formal assessment to measure effectiveness of teaching and optimize student learning, adapting instruction when needed. • Created rapport with students and families from different cultural origins by fostering positive and respectful setting, and encouraging dialogue through regular communication. 3. Toronto Foundation for Student Success – Nutrition Teacher/Coordinator September 2013-June 2015 (Toronto, ON) • Created and implemented engaging, effective lessons in Nutrition and Physical Education for culturally and socio-economically diverse students. • Employed personal experience with Type 1 diabetes to inform knowledge base around food and nutrition. • Developed multi-cultural/multi-faith programming using food to explore global cultures and communities. • Motivated youth to participate through active collaboration and rapport building • Handled budgets and financial reports, designing menus that are cost effective as well as culturally appropriate. 4. Abrigo Centre – Counsellor (Toronto, ON) April 2012-August 2012 • Co-facilitated Toronto TDSB Girls Group for girls at-risk of domestic violence and intimate partner violence • Cultivated an atmosphere of safety in which individuals could express themselves, build confidence and learn about healthy relationships. • Assisted in piloting the first LGBT youth group within the agency. • Domestic Violence Prevention and Healthy Relationship programs in Elementary and Secondary schools – facilitated and implemented workshops for various age groups speaking about bullying, healthy relationships, domestic violence, and more. 5. Saint Peters Cathedral Basilica- Teacher (London, ON) January 2012-April 2012 • Taught classes for 1st reconciliation as well as confirmation • Constructed and delivered lessons based on sacraments and Catholic teachings 6. Saunders Secondary School – Student Teacher, Assistant Coach (London, ON) October 2010-December 2012 • Established and implemented lessons in Family Studies (Sociology and Psychology) • Assistant Coach for Track and Field – Specializing in sprints and hurdles • Assisted in organizing express yourself, grad night, and prom 7. Saint Mary’s Catholic Secondary School – Student Teacher/Assistant Coach September 2011-January 2012 (Woodstock, ON) • Assistant coach for the Junior Girls Basketball team • Organized grade 10 Girls Day – motivating and encouraging women’s health, self-esteem, and mental health • Generated and established a Sexual Education program 8. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board –Supply Teacher, Secretary September 2008-April 2011 (Mississauga, ON) • Served as a temporary teacher for Portuguese International Language course • Planned and implemented lessons in the Portuguese language as well as lessons on Brasilian culture • Assisted with front office duties – answering/transferring phone calls, computer database, faxing, photocopying, etc.