Allison Brooks
Waterloo,Ontario
Summary
Enthusiastic Therapeutic Recreation student with childhood education background and diverse sports knowledge. Supervised community-based children's sporting activities and wide variety of therapeutic leisure activities to support adult physical and mental health. Proficient in education of interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Counsellor
Pearce Williams Christian Centre
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design and implement fun and enriching learning and recreation activities to promote campers' health and encourage teamwork skill development.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
Server
Denny's
09.2020 - Current
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Keyholder and Sales Associate
Suzy Shier
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Opened and closed store 3-4 days per week by counting registers, making deposits and storing and filing all daily paperwork.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Gymnastics Coach
St. Thomas Elgin Gymnastics Club Inc.
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Briefed safety rules and standards to students and spotters at beginning of classes.
Cooperative Education Student
Canadian Mental Health Association
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Recreation Therapy Cooperative Education at ACCESS Centre, CMHA
- Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
- Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
Education
Bachelor of Recreation And Leisure Studies - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON04.2025
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Fitness Instruction
- Compassionate Communication
- Child and Adolescent Mentoring
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
Accomplishments
- Achieved 'Excellent' academic standing in all undergraduate terms thus far
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Training - 2023
Timeline
Keyholder and Sales Associate
Suzy Shier
02.2021 - 08.2021
Server
Denny's
09.2020 - Current
Cooperative Education Student
Canadian Mental Health Association
09.2019 - 01.2020
Camp Counsellor
Pearce Williams Christian Centre
04.2019 - 08.2019
Gymnastics Coach
St. Thomas Elgin Gymnastics Club Inc.
09.2015 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Recreation And Leisure Studies - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Waterloo
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