Experience

4Cats

• Canada
• Arts & Crafts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Instructor

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  • Instruct students ages 3-18 on artistic practices such as painting, drawing and sculpture through material demonstrations and verbal instructions• Plan and prepare lesson plans for 12-week project sessions that challenge technique and creativity• Provide historical context and make reference to individual artists who used similar media and processes in their artwork• Ensure open communication with parents regarding students’ progress and/or behavioral concerns• Organize materials and prepare equipment for each class • Maintain administrative records, process payments, oversee registration



McMaster Students Union

• Canada
• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CLAY Leadership Conference Sessions Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - May 2012

  • Leadership conference for youth aged 14-18 focusing on skill development and the creation of a supportive community• Worked as part of a planning team to organize and facilitate the conference including marketing, fundraising and training volunteers• Created and instructed leadership workshops for the conference. For example: Diversity, Communication, Trust and Risk• Provided a safe environment for student exploration of self, peers and community• Created an educational course outline for reference on all session content• Managed a committee of 20 people including minutes, agendas, documents for review

• Horizons Conference Leadership Developer Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Leadership conference for youth aged 16-20, focusing on the transition to university • Assisted with coordination and facilitation of conference logistics including accommodations, volunteer recruitment, budgeting and maintaining accurate records• Developed and maintained a student information database; monitoring form completion, submissions and supporting invoices and payments• Hiring, training and managing a staff team of 65• Oversaw session content focusing on maintaining accessible programming to a diverse student population• Responsible for emergency and crisis management throughout the conference



McMaster University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Printmaking Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Offered educational lectures on printmaking material and techniques via PowerPoint presentations, technical demonstrations and group discussions• Explained the historical context for each process making reference to contemporary and historical artists • Prepared weekly lesson materials and equipment for interactive demonstrations• Graded all assignments and provided written feedback regarding technical success and ability to communicate concepts effectively • Maintained weekly office hours and offered one-on-one assistance to students as required



City of Oshawa Summer Playground Program

• Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Led campers ages 6-12 through daily activities providing them with a positive and interactive camp experience • Created weekly program plans which included activities such as sports, quiet games, songs and crafts• Organized and managed bi-weekly fieldtrips to local establishments (eg. bowling alley) with the aim connecting children with their community• Worked collaboratively with campers to produce a performance for the end-of-year talent show• Held responsibility for the safety, personal care and discipline of the children



Scouts Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Camp Samac Arts & Crafts Coordinator

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Created weekly arts and crafts programming for campers aged 5-14 (grouped by age) including independent, group and ongoing projects• Educated campers on creative and technical artistic practices through the use of material demonstrations, written instructions and verbal explanation• Purchased and collected materials for each project• Encouraged creativity and camper participation in daily activities and events• Prepared and supervised camp wide events such as registration, afternoon swim and the weekly talent show