Sonja Guenther Green
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Credentials
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Standard First Aid with CPR "C"
Lifesaving Society OntarioAug, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Earthbound Kids
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Canada
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Supervisor
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May 2022 - Present
Over saw up to 60 staff in summer camp that had up to 200 kids a day in 3 different types of camp. Check in and support for staff, assisting in difficult behaviors, helping staff in first job to learn valuable employment skills. Planning staffing needs for future summers. Assisting in hiring process and grant applications. Reviewing and improving programming before presented. Dealing with any staffing issues between staff.
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Outdoor Educator
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Feb 2022 - Present
Designed curriculum for on-site school trips with hands-on education. Facilitating environmental and agricultural education programs for ages 5 through grade 8.
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School Trips Coordinator
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Feb 2022 - Present
Organize all school trips to the site, marketing to schools and school boards in the area, planning the day, overseeing staff.Planning the day of, content for school visits. Facilitating educational programs around the environment and agriculture for grades 1-8. Overseeing staff, in programming and presentation. Overseeing and assisting in programming development.
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Party Staff
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Feb 2022 - Present
Facilitating birthday parties around farm and equine programming. Greeting guests, overseeing staff, planning parties, set up and cleaning up on the day. Handling of farm animals and introduction and education on them to guests. Training new staff.
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Earthbound Stables
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Canada
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Horseback Riding Instructor
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Feb 2022 - Present
Planning and teaching quality horse riding lessons to all ages and levels. Planning and teaching quality horse riding lessons to all ages and levels.
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SARI Therapeutic Riding
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Canada
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Instructor
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Jul 2021 - Feb 2022
Ensuring safe, quality program instruction is delivered to participants - Planning and Teaching lessons within Therapeutic Riding, adapting to the goals and needs of each participant - Fulfilling the instructor role in volunteer orientations as well as new participant assessments. This involved working directly with medical practitioners and participants to assess which programs, horses, and goals will best benefit the participant - Ensuring proper documentation is kept regarding all lessons, including organizing and maintaining class information within a database, rider profiles, weekly logs, and outcome measures - Supervising and acting as a resource to volunteer instructors and exercise riders as needed - Mentoring and providing training opportunities to volunteers, instructors, and/or exercise riders in consultation with the Head Instructor Show less
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Northern Reflections
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Canada
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sales Associate
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Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
Received commendation for speed in acquiring new skills and exemplary work in enhancing customer experience Received commendation for speed in acquiring new skills and exemplary work in enhancing customer experience
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Learning Disabilities Association London Region
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London, Ontario, Canada
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Program Assistant - Camp Facilitator
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Supported the Executive Director in designing and implementing a new camp curriculum to support the transition to high school. Topics included: what to expect, asking for accommodations, developing skills on identifying what works for different learning styles. Succeeded in learning a new curriculum for each program week including topics on self-advocacy, home alone, learning styles, and assistive technology. Taught different age groups, with different learning and special needs in a classroom setting. Mentoring and overseeing a group of volunteers throughout the camp and facilitating follow up discussions on successes and places for improvement, on a daily and weekly basis. Commended for my work with the children, including relating and connecting with children with various learning disabilities and other special needs and qualities. Planned and oversaw field trips to various locations. Composed a report to Canada summer jobs explaining the success of the program and possibilities for improvement. Show less
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Kortright Presbyterian Church (KPC)
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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University and Young Adult Ministries Intern
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2018 - 2019
Built a community for young adults at KPC, by planning, organizing, and promoting various events. Increased numbers of Young adults participating in KPC activities. Developed new speaker series events for university and church community, involving recruiting speakers and defining topics relevant to current needs of young adults. Created personal relationships with young adults by always following up with individuals interested in the groups or presently in it, as well as reaching out to university groups. Show less
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Victoria Rode Horses
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Camp Director/Head riding coach
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2017 - 2019
Instructor/coach for year-round riding lessons, including developing lesson plans for each student, while adapting it frequently on the fly to meet changing needs of the student. Developed summer camp for new business, by planning and implementing all aspects of camper's day. Planned camp itinerary, crafts, schedule, activities, including developing and adapting riding lessons. Supervision and organization of the volunteers. Adapted program weekly to implement improvements for current program as well as future programs. Show less
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Angle Stone Riding Academy
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Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Equine Care giver/Lesson assistant
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2014 - 2016
Worked independently with horse care and barn care. Assisted with lessons. Taught horse care at different levels to children from 5-14 adjusting curriculum based on age, experience, and ability. Showed ability to work both well with other and independently. Worked independently with horse care and barn care. Assisted with lessons. Taught horse care at different levels to children from 5-14 adjusting curriculum based on age, experience, and ability. Showed ability to work both well with other and independently.
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Equestrian Group Leader
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2009 - 2013
Demonstrated ability to work in diverse positions, including taking initiative to improve position of equestrian group leader to enhance camper experience and decrease workload of supervisor. Created and lead Bible studies as camp counselor; provided spiritual guidance throughout the week. Exercised horses when being trained, misbehaving, or recovering from injury. Taught riding lessons and cared for horses daily, including treating small injuries of horses. Received high praise for my work. Demonstrated ability to work in diverse positions, including taking initiative to improve position of equestrian group leader to enhance camper experience and decrease workload of supervisor. Created and lead Bible studies as camp counselor; provided spiritual guidance throughout the week. Exercised horses when being trained, misbehaving, or recovering from injury. Taught riding lessons and cared for horses daily, including treating small injuries of horses. Received high praise for my work.
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Education
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2014 - 2020
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Bio Resource Management, Environmental Management
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