Emma Collingwood

20 Cambridge Ave
754-6791
eec312@mun.ca

Highlight of Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in English and French

Awarded the Michael Staveley Award for maintaining Deans List standing for
each year of undergraduate program
Management and teamwork skills gained as part of a Sales Leader Team at
Bath and Body Works
Communication, language, and interpersonal skills acquired through
participation in The Canadian Third Year in Nice Program
Leadership skills and experience with children developed as a camp
counselor in diverse settings

Education
Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary)
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Johns NL
Bachelor of Arts (Double Major: English and French)
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Johns NL

Sept 2014-Present

Sept 2010-April 2014

Work Experience
Education Intern

Jan 2015-April 2015

MacDonald Drive Junior High School, St. Johns NL

Planned and implemented lessons for grade seven and eight English Language
Arts
Gained knowledge on curriculum
Was responsible for classroom management during class time

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Differentiated my instruction and assessment to accommodate diverse learning

styles
Attended staff meetings, IEP (IPP) meetings, and professional development
sessions
Aided the special services team with testing accommodations
Participated in parent-teacher conferences
Volunteered with the schools drama club

Seasonal Sales Leader

Oct 2014-Present
Bath and Body Works, St. Johns NL
Worked together as part of a Sales Leader Team
Managed staff (i.e. designating duties, providing instruction)
Made decisions under pressure and assume a leadership role during hectic
holiday hours
Was responsible for store closing duties (i.e. counting cashes, organizing
deposit)
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works, St. Johns NL
Worked as a part of a team with other associates

Nov 2011-Oct 2014

Provided customer service (i.e. answering questions, giving product

demonstrations, and effectively managing disgruntled customers)
Created and set up in-store and window displays
Handled stock, unloaded trucks and stocked shelves
Operated a point of sales

Camp Counselor
Summer 2013
Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Riding, St. Johns NL
Implemented inclusive strategies to allow all children to participate in riding
lessons (i.e. specialized equipment, activities, and teaching methods)
Sidewalked (walking next to the children for added support) during riding lessons.

Groomed, tacked, and lead horses during riding lessons.

Taught children about horse care

Planned and carried out crafts and games with the children

Camp Counselor
Camp Whatchamacallit, St. Johns NL

Summer 2012

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Responsible for a group of 8-10 children

Engaged a wide range of age groups (5-16 year olds)
Planned and implement a variety of activities (i.e. sports, games, arts and crafts,
indoor activities)
Required knowledge and use of basic first aid.

Wrangler
Summer 2011
Tim Horton Childrens Ranch, Kananaskis Alberta
Responsible for executing the overnight trail ride
Worked as part of a team with 10 other wranglers and a camp staff
Developed sensitivity working with children from economically disadvantaged
families
Taught 9-12 year olds basic horseback riding
Lead trail rides
Ensured the safety of children and other staff during trail rides
Supervised a group of eight children during the overnight trip

Organized games and activities for the children during the overnight trip
Cooked meals on the overnight trip
Responsible for stable chores and maintenance (i.e. cleaning stalls, cleaning
tack, feeding horses, trail maintenance, overnight site set up and maintenance
throughout the summer)

Sales Associate
June 2010-May 2011
Pier 1 Imports, St. Johns NL
Provided customer service, (i.e. serving customers, answering questions,
locating and matching products)

Created and set up in-store and window displays

Handled stock and unloaded truck

Participated in product marketing training, including sessions focused on safety
in the workplace.

Awards and Achievements

Michael Staveley Award
Nov 2014
Awarded for maintaining Deans List standing for each year of an undergraduate
program

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Canadian Third Year in Nice Program

2012-2013
A competitive with only 19 seats awarded to Canadians
Participants study at Universite Nice Sophia Antipolis in France for one university
year

Professional Development

Professional Learning Day: Teaching Strategies in the French Second

Language Intermediate/Secondary Classroom
Sept 2014

Workshop on Lesson Planning

Dr. Trudi Johnson, Memorial University Faculty of Education
Oct 2014

Workshop on School Emergency Preparedness

Barry Jenkins and Michelle Clemens
Nov 2014

Additional Training

Red Cross Standard First Aid

Wilderness First Responder (80 hour course)
Basic Life Support CPR Provider C
AED Training
Leadership Essentials Training
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Food Safety Training
Camper Management Training
Child Abuse Disclosure Training and Protocol

References available upon request.

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