Honours Level Education Student with Four Years of Post-Secondary Classes in English Literature

Chris's Resume

Education
Brock University, St. Catherine's ON
- Bachelor of Arts Honours/Bachelor of Education Honours- Concurrent Education Program
- Completed Third Year; Anticipated Graduation 2019
- Awarded Dean's List Honours

- Mentor College High School, Mississauga, ON
- Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma 2010-2014
- Honour Roll (2011-2014)
- Subject Achievement Awards in Philosophy, English, and Spanish (2014)
Work Experience

A-Z Learning Services Staff (2017-2018)
- Provided individual support to peers with writing and study skills in the writing drop-in
- Led workshops on a variety of topics from study strategies, essay writing, to goal setting

AMJ Campbell Van Lines (Summer 2017)
- Worked with a diverse staff to complete shipment requests between corporations
- Learned various heavy lifting and moving techniques
- Travelled throughout the Greater Toronto Area to move packages

Tutor – Brock University (2016-2017)
- Guided first year students through course strategies/concepts one-on-one
- Helped to facilitate discussion/activities in BOOST program
- Assisted with Brock’s Night Against Procrastination by guiding students

Volunteer Tutor – Mentor College (Winter 2013)
 Assisted younger students (grade 9/10) with English literature
 Practised learning and studying strategies
 Reviewed book content and analysis

Tutor – Delta Learning Centre (May 2015, May 2016)
- Provided ongoing academic support to high-school level students, specializing in History, English, and Philosophy

Tutor – Independent (May-June 2016)
 Helped student prepare for his final exam in English literature by assessing his strengths and weaknesses and applying strategies for improvements appropriately
 Made use of different strategies and concepts so that this student would understand English literature/essay writing and think of the subject in a way with which he was comfortable

Volunteer Student Teacher –Mentor College (2015)
- Formulated and presented study plans for Ancient History, Canadian History, and English classes
- Carried out lectures, administered assessments, provided supplementary learning assistance, and graded tests and assignments on an ongoing basis

Summertime Maintenance Staff – Mentor College (Summer of 2014, 2015)
- Moved furniture, boxes, and equipment, within the high school campus and was responsible for the physical preparation of classrooms for the upcoming school year
- Carried out painting, landscaping, and other odd jobs, to maintain the aesthetic appearance of school and ensure its facilities were in a state of good repair

Senior Counsellor – Mentor College Day Camp (Summer of 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
- Worked with children aged 4-12 in a mentorship and oversight capacity; organized games and activities to engage campers, and coordinated daily sports and arts programs
- Oversaw daily lunch and meal program and sale of additional snacks to campers
- Helped to coach high-school age volunteers as to how to approach children and manage given tasks

Audio/Visual Technical Staff –Mentor College (2012-2014)
- Was responsible for the set-up, take-down, and operation of audio/visual equipment at school assemblies, concerts, fashion shows, and other events

Skills
o Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
o Skilled in conflict resolution
o Effective and articulate communicator
o Perceptive as to what learning strategies students respond to or reject
o Knowledge of different learning strategies
o Patient and approachable when dealing with others
o Experienced in speaking in front of groups