Jodi Osburn-Spunar
50 Wattie Road,
Midhurst, On. Canada, L0L 1X1
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
· Birth Date: March 4th, 1985
· Citizenship: Canadian
· Native Language: English
· Marital Status: Married
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as part of an educational team, with the common goal of assisting individuals to improve their English language comprehension and conversation skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Private Tutor Sept. 2007
· Created lessons plans and activities for a number Sayulita, Mexico
of individuals of the Mexican community
· Instructed in conversation and grammatical English
Teaching Assistant June 2004-Sept. 2004
Beautiful Gate Namibia, Africa
· Volunteered at a pre-school for orphans and AIDS victims aged 3-7
· Coordinated afternoon activities for a group of approximately 50 children
· Taught conversational English through everyday activities
· Prepared snacks and meals
· Supervised naptimes, and performed general maintenance.
ESL Instructor September 2005
Oxford Seminars Barrie, Ontario
· Created lesson plans for aged 4-6 beginner students
· Created and taught numerous lessons to peers (adult learners)
EMPLOYMENT:
Day Camp Coordinator April-August 2007
Willow Creek Day Camp Midhurst, Ontario
· Provided daily activities and out-trips for approximately 800 children and youth
· Pre-camp preparation and lesson planning
· Organized and led large and small group games and activities
· Trained and hired new staff
· Supervised and evaluated approximately 50 staff members
Childcare/Tutoring Sept. 2005-June 2006
Private Household Midhurst, Ontario
· Ensured safety and care for two children, ages 8 and 10
· Tutored in all educational subjects
· Prepared after-school snacks and meals, and performed household chores
· Engaged and encouraged children in outdoor activities
Family Relief Mediator Sept. 2002-May 2004
Barrie District Association for People with Special Needs Barrie, Ontario
· Provided one-on-one mediation for three children with Aspergers Syndrome
· Assisted in the development and integration of life and social skills
EDUCATION:
Wilfred Laurier University Sept. 2006- April 2007
2nd year Honours BA Global Studies (Full-time) Waterloo, Ontario
Oxford Seminars Sept. 2005
ESL/TESOL/TEFL Teaching Certificate Barrie, Ontario
Barrie North Collegiate Graduated June 2004
Graduated high school as an Ontario Scholar Barrie, Ontario
Laurentian University Sept. 2004-May 2005
1st year Honours BA Psychology (Full-time) Barrie, Ontario
SKILLS & INTERESTS:
· Valid CPR certificate and Basic First Aid training
· Orca Level 1 (Canoeing), Bronze Medallion (Swimming)
· Enjoy music and playing guitar, reading, and sewing
References available upon request