Christopher Cook
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Kelowna, BC
V1Y 1E7
Education
Trinity College School: Port Hope, ON.
**** – 2005: Achieved high school diploma.
Trent University: Peterborough, ON.
2008 – 2010: Completed B.A. degree.
2010 – 2013: Completed M.A. in History Department. Thesis: “Sponsoring Private
Schools in an Informal Empire: The United States and the Inter-American Schools
Service”
Queens University: Kingston, ON.
2013 – 2014: Completed B.Ed. degree.
Work Experience
Current: Vineyard Laborer: Summerhill Pyramid Winery; Kelowna, BC
Current: Teacher: Bricks 4 Kidz; Kelowna, BC
2010 – 2012: Teaching Assistant in HIST 1500 at Trent University
2005 – 2012: Head Lifeguard at Cedar Park Resort; Hampton, Ontario
2003 – 2006: Team Leader/Painter/General Laborer at Better Brush; Bowmanville,
Ontario
2006: Table Busser at Mckelvie’s Restaurant; Halifax, Nova Scotia
2007: Caterer at King’s Court Catering; Bowmanville, Ontario
2006: General Laborer with Preston’s Moving Company; Bowmanville, Ontario
Honors/Awards
Educators Abroad Certificate: Queen’s University: 2014
Ontario Scholar at Trinity College School: 2004 – 2005
Dean’s List student at St. Mary’s University: 2006 – 2007
Dean’s List student at Trent University: 2007 – 2010
Certified National Lifeguard (Canadian Lifeguard Society)
Certified in First Aid/CPR
AED Training
Certified Lead Climber at Jo Rockhead’s Climbing Gym: Toronto, ON
Volunteer Work
Ambassador of Academic Integrity: Trent University, 2012
Peer Mentor: Trent University Peer Mentoring Program, 2012
Volunteer Mentor: Champions for Youth Program, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School
Board, 2012 – 2013
Marking Assistant: Trent University: HIST 3151 ‘Triumph and Tragedy: United States
Foreign Policy, 1945 – 1990’, 2012; INDG 4461 ‘Revolution, Subversion and Power’,
2012
Assistant Coach: Dr. S.J. Phillips Public School Junior/Intermediate Volleyball, 2013
Assistant to Head of Public Programming: Kelowna Art Gallery, 2014
Interests/Hobbies
Sports (rock climbing, hockey, soccer, surfing, snowboarding), music (guitar, drumming,
piano), reading, teaching, camping, hiking, canoeing, adventure sports
References
David Sheinin (Professor: Trent University)
705-***-**** x 7843
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Bryan Palmer (Professor: Trent University)
705-***-**** x 6061
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Brigette Balling (Aquatic Coordinator: Cedar Park Resort)
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Jim East (Adjunct Professor: Queen’s University)
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