Shiney Kurian

Edmonton, Alberta

adyxkg@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications:

-Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, E-class and Google

-Strong degree of organization in time and project management skills within curriculum planning

-Proven team worker; collaborated with fellow colleagues on various aspects of curriculum planning; learning objectives, competencies, and assessments

-Organized and responsible individual, maintains diligence in planning and executing meetings

-Dedicated, caring and hardworking individual, work well both independently and as a team player

-Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; readily engages in leading public speaking conferences and seminars

-Strong ability to communicate clearly during high stress situations

-Punctual and reliable individual, able to multi-task.

Professional Designations and Education:

Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Alberta Awarded November 2011

Bachelor of Education After-Degree, University of Alberta Core courses completed

Relevant Experience:

Recreation Assistant

Shepherds Care Society

-Implemented stimulating mental and physical recreational activities for seniors in long-term care

-Coordinated with healthcare professionals on resident program planning, scheduling and reports

-Built strong rapport among patients and healthcare professionals

-Improved the quality of life of senior residents through mental, physical and emotional stimulation activities

Recreation Therapist Coordinator

Providence Renewal Centre

-Implemented fine motor activities and created mental and physical stimulation activities for geriatric patients

-Developed strong rapport among residents and further improved on communication and organizational skills

-Created and maintained programs, weekly events and activities within the senior care facilities

Student Teacher, Introductory Professional Term

Crawford Plains Elementary

-Taught grade one curriculum; math, social, science and language arts

-Developed new assessment strategies and classroom management skills for students

-Assisted with after school clubs and created a whole school project; physical recreation activities for the student population

-Maintained grading, progress report and classroom documentation

Coordinator and Teacher

Multicultural Retirement Centre

-Taught grade 2/3 and 6/7 Math problem solving and English writing skills

-Collaborated with colleagues regarding planning and student activities

-Supervised children outside of school environment

-Gained valuable understanding in children's learning patterns and adapting to diverse conditions

Volunteer Leadership Experience:

Volunteer Summer School Teacher

Hospital Volunteer