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SKILLS
Skilled at teaching, working with people, fluent in English and comfortable speaking and reading French, excellent with technology. Highly organized, Observant, Caring, Cheerful, Confident, Dependable, Friendly, Respectful, Mature.
OBJECTIVE
I am a recent graduate of the University of Ottawa, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dance CBTS program, and life long lover of dance hoping to give back to my community by helping children enjoy the arts in a safe and fun environment. Most of my work experience is in the field of education, however, this has aided me in more ways than just honing my teaching skills. It has helped me with my organizational skills. Additionally, my time as an educator has aided me in developing my customer service skills as well as teaching me to have patience in overcoming new challenges.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
VIOLIN AND VIOLA TEACHER, LONG & MCQUADE; OTTAWA, ON — 2022-PRESENT
Music teacher responsible for creating lesson plans tailored to individual students, preparing students for recitals, and attending to the daily duties of being a teacher.
BALLET TEACHER, CAPITAL CITY DANCE; OTTAWA, ON — 2016-PRESENT
Ballet teacher/assistant teacher responsible for helping to prepare students aged 4-18 for their ballet exams, choreographing recital pieces, preparing weekly lesson plans, attending to the daily duties of being a teacher.
SKATING COACH, RECREATIONAL SKATING SCHOOL; OTTAWA, ON — 2012- 2021
Speed skating coach/learn to skate coach, Tom Brown Arena and Brewer Park speed skating oval. Responsible for: preparation of lesson plans, teaching, assessing students and preparation of report cards.
DANCE INSTRUCTOR, PAT CLARK COMMUNITY CENTRE; OTTAWA, ON- SUMMER 2019
Dance instructor responsible for preparing lesson plans, providing a safe and fun learning environment for students aged 4-10. Additionally, working with young students who spoke neither English nor French.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, CORKSTOWN POOL; OTTAWA, ON- SUMMER 2020
Customer service representative speaking with and assisting the public, handling cash and reconciling daily revenue, and managing front desk tasks.
SERVER, BLUESFEST; OTTAWA, ON — 2017-2018
Volunteer server in a fast-paced environment working in the beer tents taking
orders, handling drinks, and providing customer service.
RELEVANT EDUCATION
Royal Academy of Dance- Certificate in Ballet teaching studies- 2016-2020
University of Ottawa- Honours BA with Specialization in Music- 2017-2022
University of Ottawa- Master’s in Music Performance
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP
Volunteer teacher at Orkidstra for ETAP program- 2020-2021
As a student at the University of Ottawa I was given the opportunity to participate in a practicum with Orkidstra. This program allowed me to develop my skills as a private lesson teacher, observe group lessons, and learn how to manage new challenges as we completed our sessions online.
Volunteer assistant ballet teacher at Capital City Dance- 2015-2016
Assistant teacher responsible for helping to prepare students aged 4-18 for their ballet exams and help the teacher with classroom management.
Volunteer assistant skating coach- Recreational Skating School- 2010-2012
Volunteer assistant speed skating coach at Tom Brown arena responsible for demonstrating exercises, teaching and encouraging students, and helping with class management.