Stephanie Knockaert 20-26th St. APT 411 Brandon, MB R7B 2A1 1-204-723-0386 stephk_123@hotmail.

com

Skills:
Effective communication skills developed through lifeguarding and instructing experiences. Strong sense of responsibility. Strong belief in honesty. Strong interpersonal skills developed through extensive contact with the public in both volunteer and work settings. Consistent positive attitude in activities undertaken. Open to constructive criticism and development/refinement of skills.

Education:
Brandon University Bachelor of Education - Two year After-Degree Program (Currently enrolled) Brandon University Bachelor of Arts Major/English, Minor/Sociology (2012) Treherne Collegiate High School Diploma (2008)

Additional Education/Certification
Serving it Safe (2011) National Lifeguard Training (2007-Present) Valid drivers license (2006-Present) Water Safety Instructor Training (2006- 2011) First Aid/CPR Certificate (2005-Present) Bronze Medallion and Cross (2005)

Pre-Service Teaching Experience

Pre-Service Teaching Placement Number One (2012) o Virden Junior High Gr. 6 Pre-Service Teaching Placement Number Two (2013) o Earl Oxford School Gr. 7

Related Career Experience

Water Safety Instructor at Treherne Aquatic Center in Treherne MB (2007-2010) o Teach swimming lessons to students ranging from infants to adults o Create lesson plans

 Treherne Tiger Sharks Coach at Treherne Aquatic Center in Treherne MB (2009-2010) o Create lesson plans for practices o Organize swim meets in Treherne o Provide transportation to swim meets in other communities o Register competitors in competitions o Collect money required for competition o Hire swimming professionals for training sessions o Fundraise for equipment, uniforms, travel expenses o Organize parental volunteer schedules

Other Work Experience

YMCA Lifeguard in Brandon MB (2011-Present) o Guard the swimming pool o Manage patrons both in and out of the pool o Do regular water tests o Keep facility clean o Explain pool rules to patrons whose first language is not English Remingtons Seafood and Steakhouse in Brandon MB (2011-2012) o Served in both lounge and dining area as well as bartended o Served customers and resolved complaints Treherne Aquatic Center Lifeguard in Treherne MB (2006-2010) o Guard the swimming pool o Manage patrons both in and out of the pool o Do regular water tests, chemically treat the pool as needed o Teach swimming lessons o Coach the Tiger Sharks Swim Team o Appropriately manage customer/patron complaints, concerns and disagreements o Manage unruly patrons

Professional Development
The Essentials of Guided Reading with Betty Howell (September 21, 2012) Whats Different About Nonfiction? with Don Cuggy and Sally Bender (September 25, 2012) Understanding Culture and Education with Joanna Ford (September 26, 2012) What Every Teacher K-12 Needs to Know about Literacy Instruction with Joe Stouffer (September 28, 2012) Real World Teaching with Brian Cox (October 2-3, 2012) Writing From Memory (4-8) with Don Cuggy (October 10, 2012) SAGE Embracing the Edge (October 19, 2012)

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Communicating Across Cultures with Melenie Olfert (February

Volunteer Experience
Volunteer at Westman Immigrant Services (2013) Teachers Assistant in a classroom for adult learners Volunteer Instructor for Thunderbird Bowl (2013) o Provide a positive learning environment for students ranging from age five to twelve o Teaching bowling basics Volunteer teacher in Ghana, Africa with Volunteering Solutions (May, 2012) o Create lessons plans o Teach to multi-aged students with limited English speaking skills and limited teaching supplies o Mark and assess students learning o Teach both morning and night classes each at different locations Brandon University Student Leader (2009-2011) o Answer questions and concerns from both students and parents o Give tours o Be informative, friendly, knowledgeable, and positive Educational Assistant at Treherne Elementary School K-8 (Fall of 2008, May of 2010) o Assist the teacher in managing classroom activities o Take groups aside for mini-lessons o Assist struggling students o Mark assignments o Manage student disagreements o Do Recess Duty Treherne Collegiate Public Relations Representative at Treherne Collegiate (2008) o Create engaging, informative posters for upcoming events o Update calendar Treherne Collegiate Student Council at Treherne Collegiate (2005-2008) o Attend regular meetings o Vote on school activities and involvements o Help with fundraising