Teaching Experience
Sept 2012-Mar 2014       ILS International Language School                                                                                    Yongin, South Korea Gyeonggi Metropolitan Board of Education
Geography and English Teacher: Ages 5-12
•    Created and taught detailed unit and lesson plans for ESL students
•    Modified lesson plans for students and varying levels and abilities and ESL
•    Responsible for assessment and evaluation of student work
•    Produced creative classroom displays


Jan 2009-Feb 2012      Bay Mills Youth Council                                                                                                                             Toronto, Ontario                 Counsellor/Mentor: Ages 7-12
•    Taught team building skills and collaborated with other council members create and organize life skills workshops
•    Designed audio-visual teaching aids to present subjects matter to students
•    Mentored and participated in an afterschool  homework program for at-risk children  covering: math, language arts, writing, and social studies
•    Responsible for assessment and evaluation of student work
•    Produced engaging and creative displays of student work
•    Participated in supervising duties and staff meetings

Career Achievements & Highlights
•    Nominated Teacher of the Month – two consecutive months based on lesson planning and classroom décor
•    Provided one-on-one student mentoring to motivate youth to take their own learning into their own hands and helped them set their own goals
•    Developed and implemented diverse workshops to promote self-esteem among young girls
•    Assisted with the community afterschool homework program
•    Maintained effective behavior management among youth by introducing interesting content and incorporating positive reinforcement strategies.
•    Created and executed lesson plans for Kindergarten students

Volunteer Experience
2006 – 2007             Terry Fox Public School                                                                                                                                      Ajax, Ontario
Volunteer Teaching Assistant: Senior Kindergarten – Age: 5   
•    Provide quality care and supervision for typical and special needs children
•    Contribute in all areas of team teaching and programs preparations
•    Encourage children’s development; provide a setting conducive to interaction.
•    Develop creative and innovative teaching aids.
•    Planned and implemented appropriate activities and programs
•    Implement daily indoor and outdoor activities; accompany children on outings
•    Document child progress and complete all related paperwork
•    Fostered diversity among children and displayed team spirit among co-workers
•    Enforce proper behavior; intervene to diffuse potential problem situations
•    Cultivate parent rapport; respond to concerns and investigate issues
•    Document child progress and complete all related paperwork
•    Ensure security of children at all times.    


Employment Experience
April 2007 – Aug. 2013              Virgin Mobile Head Office     Scarborough, ON
Customer Service Specialist
Full time
•    Responsible for enforcing Virgin Mobile values to clients while handling client accounts.
•    Help clients choose cost effective plans for mobile phones, processing payments, and assisting retail stores with activations.
•    Successful in meeting productivity and relative stats.   

Sept. 2005 – April 2007          Westney Heights Chiropractic Clinic     Toronto, ON
Chiropractic Assistant
Part time
•    Assisted Chiropractors in medical procedures
•    Filed and faxed important medical documents
•    Greeted and interacted with patients

Language Skills
•    Fluent English
•    Basic French
Skills
•    Dedicated hard working, organized team player with a positive attitude.
•    Detail oriented with excellent troubleshooting and problem solving abilities.
•    Sound time management skills. Able to establish and meet priorities.
•    Comfortable incorporating new and innovative technology into classroom setting and teaching style.
•    Keyboarding skills of 65 WPM
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Always courteous and professional.
•    Skillful in learning new methods, adaptability to change quickly and efficiently.
•    Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and EXCEL.
•    Effective presentation skills.

2012              ITTT TEFL Certificate – Toronto, ON
•    Completed 120 hours

Sept 2007- June 2012   Bachelor of Liberal and Professional Studies
•    B.A. in Psychology
•    York University, North York, ON
          
June 2006           Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma
•    Graduated with Honors
•    J. Clarke Secondary School, Ajax, ON