Administrative Assistant Sales Representative

Jessica Murray

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519-***-**** (home) or 226-***-**** (cell)

Knowledge and Skills

1. Ability to establish rapport.

2. Communicating and listening effectively.

3. Excellent writer, researcher and presenter of information.

4. Additional Qualification: Part I Special Education (Nipissing, 2013)

5. Additional Basic Qualification: Junior Division (Queens University,

2013)

6. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2011-2012 D'Youville College Buffalo, NY

7. Masters of Science in Education

8. Specialization in English

9.

2006-2010 McMaster University Hamilton, ON

10. Honours Bachelor Degree

11. Degree attained from the Faculty of Humanities; combined degree in

Comparative Literature (major) and Peace Studies (minor).

2002-2006 Saunders Secondary School London, ON

12. Ontario High School Diploma from Thames Valley District School Board

13. Received the Principal's Award for Academic Excellence; achieving the

highest average (96%) among students taking University courses.

14. Maintained above average standing in all courses, achieving the status

of 'Ontario scholar.'

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

2014 Academic Coordinator and Academic Guidance

Trillium College

As the Academic Coordinator at Trillium College I am responsible for

student support and credit recovery as well as instructor observations and

training. Additionally, I interview potential instructors and monitor

students' academic progress and attendance in order to succeed in their

program. I am also responsible for the organization of student cooperative

field training and clinical outreaches. By collaborating with instructors

I act as a support for students achieving their academic and career goals.

2013-2014 Tutor

Tutor Doctor

As a tutor with Tutor Doctor I go to students' homes and offer educational

support for students in grades 1-12. My curricular concentrations are

English and literacy. After each session I write a detailed report on the

student's strengths and weaknesses in the session and explain the various

exercises I came up with to enhance student learning and retention.

2013- 2014 Administrative Assistant

JLC Homes

As an administrative assistant with JLC Homes I write cheques, maintain

spending records of building projects, pay utilities, submit and pick up

building permits and legal documentation for home building and organize

information for ease of business operation.

2013- 2014 Tutor

Educational Help Centres

Support students in English as well as other Ontario curriculum courses

where needed. I incorporate a variety of organizational and study skills

that will assist students in their schoolwork when working independently at

home and at school.

2013- 2014 Supply Teacher

Antler River Elementary School

Antler River is a First Nation's elementary school where I teach grades 1-8

when regularly scheduled teachers are absent. This position requires a lot

of quick thinking in circumstances where teaching materials have not been

prepared. The ability to garner respect amongst a group is also imperative

in order to ensure students complete their work and stay on task.

2012 -2013 Teacher

Oxford Learning Centre

Assisted students with curricular issues as well as taught the Oxford

Learning curriculum in order to establish positive academic habits and

language skills. I would also write reports detailing the content covered

in the lesson and students' understanding.

2012 Special Needs Support

Witt Family

Assisted and encouraged positive social behaviours with a 23 year old

severely autistic individual. Getting exercise and stimulating speech in

order to develop communication skills were the primary objectives of this

position.

2010 -2012 Sales Representative

Scholar's Choice

Fulfilled individual needs of customers by means of offering various forms

of educational merchandise and children's games. Complete awareness of

products was a mandatory requirement of this position insuring the proper

sale of goods to parents and teachers. I maintained the position of Health

and Safety representative at this location.

April - Dec. 2010 Personal Trainer

Curves Fitness

Taught women correct and safe exercise techniques in order to achieve

optimal results. Using training and personal knowledge I assisted women to

set and accomplish weight loss and healthy living goals. This position

required constant rapport with many patrons during and after exercise

sessions.

VOLUNTEER and EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

May 2014 London-Middlesex Children's Water Festival

As a supervisor at Upper Thames Conservation Area during the London-

Middlesex Children's Water Festival I helped ensure children were kept safe

and were accounted for.

March 2013 First Nation, Metis, Inuit Family Literacy Night

The intention of the FNMI Family Literacy Night was to expose First

Nation's students and their parents or siblings to what content they could

expect to see on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test.

February 2013 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Preparatory

Course I volunteered at Saunders Secondary School

teaching grade ten students various skills for writing the OSSLT. I taught

approximately 8 half hour sessions throughout the day. Each session's

participation ranged from ten to twenty students.

June 2012 Kids Tri-4 Kids Volunteer

Assisted in various aspects of the kids triathlon held for children

ages 3-13. Proceeds went to Child Reach, a non-profit organization that

assists families, children and professionals; offering after-school

programs, parental programs and community aid.

Nov. 2011 National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE) Conference

I travelled to Chicago to further my awareness of

the interests and practices of English teachers and educators in North

America. There I participated in a round table presentation on the

benefits of utilizing multimodal technological tools when teaching English.

2009- 2012 Saunders Secondary School Classroom Volunteer.

As a volunteer in various English classrooms I

would attend classes and help students that needed additional assistance.

This was an excellent experience as it exposed me to different teaching

styles as well as teaching philosophies. I also took advantage of

opportunities to tutor students one on one and in small group settings.

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