Colleen Bryant

colleen.s.bryant@gmail.com
TEL 778-930-1844 2103 39 ST. VERNON, BC V1T 6Y3

Work and Volunteer Experience
RECREATION WORKER, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, VERNON, BC: JUNE 2014 - PRESENT
Develop and deliver recreation actives emphasizing self-esteem, socialization, and friendship for children aged 7 -
14 years
Responsible for the well being of participants, including supervising activities, ensuring a safe environment, and
responding to emergencies
E#ectively manage participant behaviour
Maintain a supportive, cooperative environment

TUTOR, JUNCTION LITERACY CENTRE, VERNON, BC: DECEMBER 2013 - JUNE 2014
$ Support students in areas where extra assistance is needed
$ Work with students who have varying needs including anxiety and ADHD
$ Plan activities that will enable students to succeed in their regular classroom
$ Lead guided reading through the After School Reading Programme

VOLUNTEER, MISSION HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, VERNON, BC: NOVEMBER 2013 - JUNE 2014
$ Facilitate and plan literature circles with a small group of grade six and seven students
$ Assist grade six and seven classroom teachers and students inside the classroom
$ Provide extra support to individual students and small groups as necessary
$ Participate in planned classroom activities
$ Assist in the execution of PM Benchmarks and whole class reading assessment (WCRA) to assess students
reading levels

ANIMATOR, JUNIOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME: MARCH 2010 - PRESENT
Act as a mentor to groups of junior youth aged 11 14
Coordinate volunteers to expand the breadth of the programme
Consult with other volunteers to determine appropriate recreational activities for the youth to participate in
Determine activities that will complement and draw out certain concepts that arise in the study material
Investigate the talents and capabilities of the junior youth and assist them to initiate service projects for the
community based on these talents
Generate a sense of purpose in the junior youth and assist them in developing a personal framework for decision
making
Provide guidance and act as a condante, and friend

SCHOOL AGE SUBSTITUTE, YMCA, VANCOUVER, BC: JANUARY 2012 SEPTEMBER 2013
Interact with the children aged 5 - 12 and encourage appropriate interactions between them
Create a positive and respectful atmosphere between the children as well as myself and the children

COMMUNITY BASED FIELD EXPERIENCE, O.U.R. ECOVILLAGE, SHAWNIGAN LAKE, BC: JUNE 2013
Explored and applied the notion of community living and how it shapes the educational process.
Developed lesson plans and curriculum relating to permaculture and sustainability through experiential learning.
Worked collaboratively with members of the community, both formal and non-formal teachers, to generate
programming and facilitate school groups interested in learning about community and sustainable living practices.
Adapted activities to suit students with diverse needs and skill sets.

TEACHER CANDIDATE, R.C. TALMEY ELEMENTARY, RICHMOND, BC: SEPTEMBER 2012 JUNE 2013
Constructed and delivered engaging, e#ective lessons in all subject areas for a diverse group of grade six and
seven students
Maintained open communication with parents through letters home
Implemented positive behaviour management through input from students
Contributed to the school community by initiating a leadership club for intermediate students, assisting with the
marathon club, participating in the district track meet, helping with outdoor education, and organising a poetry a
reading and open house
Actively participated in activities including: assessment of student progress, report card writing, recess and lunch
duty, sta# meetings, professional development opportunities

NANNY, VICTORIA, BC: JULY 2011 TO OCTOBER 2011
Planned activities and outings for a variety of children including those su#ering from anxiety and seizure disorders
Communicated with parents regarding childs day and any behavioural concerns
Responded to the needs of the children quickly to provide care in their best interest and remained
Remained exible when activities did not progress in the way predicted

PROGRAM ASSISTANT, FAIRFIELD AFTER SCHOOL CARE, VICTORIA, BC: MARCH 2011 - JUNE 2011
Participated in positive behaviour management of children with autism
Ensured that VIHA standards were being upheld
Planned and implanted programming that was educational and relevant to children aged 5 to 11
Supervised children both on site and during frequent out-trips
Communicated with parents about their childs day and answered any concerns

GUIDER, GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA, VICTORIA, BC: SEPTEMBER 2009 - JUNE 2010
Served as a mentor for girls from 9 12
Came up with imaginative ways to complete badge requirements that enabled to girls to become more engaged in
the material they were learning
Taught life, wilderness and leadership skills, and took the girls camping

YOUTH YS, BANANI INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOL, ZAMBIA: JUNE 2010 - MARCH 2011
Tutored grade 9 students in chemistry, mathematics, and english
Taught character development to grades 2, 3 and 9 focussing on cleanliness, HIV/AIDS awareness, importance of
clean drinking water, and general health
Taught moral and spiritual education classes to children from the age of 3 9
Initiated activities during weekends and after school for the boarding students

Other Experience
CAF ATTENDANT, CAFF ARTIGIANO, VANCOUVER, BC: OCTOBER 2011 AUGUST 2012

SHIFT SUPERVISOR, STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY, VICTORIA, BC: MAY 2007 - JUNE 2010

Education and Qualifications
University of British Columbia B.Ed. in Elementary Education
BC Ministry of Education Certicate of Qualication
University of Victoria B.Sc. in Chemistry
Standard First Aid and CPR C
Foodsafe