Oksana J.

Gritsan
(509) 205-4927; ojessicag@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
Associates in Arts and Sciences; Winter 2016
Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA
Relevant coursework: Advanced Chorus; Cultural Anthropology; General Psychology; Interpersonal
Communication

Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation; Anticipated graduation date Fall of 2018

Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Wa

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Volunteer for Richland Parks and Recreation; August 2017 Present
Richland Parks and Recreation, Richland, Wa
Assist Park Ranger by observing park grounds for vandalism
Cooperating with supervisor in leading events and activities during events by following commands of
supervisor during the event
Assist supervisor in event set-up and planning such as choosing event topic and setting up seating and food
prior to event

Volunteer for Spokane Parks and Recreation; September 2017-Present

Spokane Parks and Recreation, Spokane, Wa
Assist Ice-Skating, Powerlifting, Walking, and Basketball class consisting of 10-20 clients with
developmental disabilities per class
Oversee clients during activity to make sure they are properly accomplishing the assigned task
Encourage clients to participate activity by inviting them to join or cooperating with them
Provide friendly and open environment by getting to know individual clients and allowing them to
express themselves; verb verbally and non-verbally

Childrens Choir Director; September 2015 - Present

Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, Kennewick, WA
Teach choral music to a minimum of 40 kids ranging from ages 6-14 years
Planning songs that are both enjoyable while challenging the children
Arrive on time to rehearsals and prepared with an agenda and backup plan; Backup plan just in
case kids will be missing the day of practice or extra assistance with children is crucial
Manage time throughout rehearsals by following premade agenda to ensure children are well
prepared before performance dates
Communicate amongst leaders of church and parents of children
Plan performance dates with Pastor ahead of time and Inform parents of childrens behaviors and
if there are practice cancellation and performance dates
Adapt and tweak agenda on the spot to maintain childrens attention; Having an earlier break,
review a previously sung song to give the kids a break
Bible School Teacher; September 2013 - June 2016
Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, Kennewick, WA
Arrive to class prepared with lessons and discussions to teach approx. 15 students
Lead lessons and discussions to enhance fellowship among students
Plan topics that provides information and advice that students can apply into their lives
Use intuition when to switch study topics to keep childrens attention
Teach 2 songs for per holiday to encourage participation
Communicate with leaders of church to plan dates when class leads church service.
Resolving conflict among student using tactics such as having assigned seats when necessary,
communicating with parents and children

RELATED EXPERIENCE
House Keeping ; May 2015 - Present
Richland, WA
Scheduling time with client to clean house and following up with plan
Prioritizing important areas to clean before moving on to less crucial areas
Plan before cleaning by determining which equipment to bring to clients home and where to start
cleaning when entering home
Clean efficiently and manage cleaning time for each area of house to ensure home will be finished
before client enters

Missionary School; Summer 2014

Gresham, Or
Attend a 3-month rigorous program designed to teach skills necessary for mission work
Enhanced communication and leadership skills and experience applying them in the field; Leading
activities and learning proper manners when associating with the locals in Mexico
Experience working as a cohesive team by leading a worship team and cooperating with
teammates during group activities and songs with children
Applied learned skills during a missionary trip to Ensenada Mexico.

CERTIFICATIONS
CPR /AED Certification
Food Handlers Permit