Amanda Hamilton
Bracebridge,ON
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with a unique blend of experience in holistic education and high-end estate management.
Expertise in creating nurturing, student-led, organized environments that promote well being and growth for students in an educational setting and for principles in a private estate.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founder
Women of the Woods Muskoka
Orillia, Ontario
07.2022 - Current
- Created an eco-feminist business model that promotes the support of equitable opportunities for vulnerable and exploited women and children in the local area.
- Developed youth-led sponsorship program that aligns with business mission.
- Provide opportunities for single wage earners and their dependant children, with the goal to use their talents and gifts and manifest it into a mastery of work and/or community engaged outcome.
Estate Manager
Bhai Family Trust
London , UK
01.2016 - Current
- Supervise staff members including housekeepers, cooks, gardeners, and security guards.
- Monitor financial performance to ensure compliance with budgetary requirements.
- Cultivate rapport with clients to meet expectations for high-end events and literary socials.
- Develop strategies for cost savings initiatives across departments within the estate.
- Plan, schedule and coordinate general maintenance and repairs for residential properties.
- Provide guidance to staff members regarding day-to-day tasks related to running an efficient estate.
- Resolve conflicts between staff members and staff members and clients in a timely manner.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and contractors for goods and services needed by the estate.
- Coordinate maintenance, repair, and improvements of estate properties.
Holistic Education Coordinator
Privately Employed, Family Estate
Port Carling, Ontario
07.2020 - 07.2025
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals set forth in a variety of educational institutions.
- Created and implemented support framework to address individual goals of each child at the family vacation estate.
- Chose and implemented program curricula and collaborated with their instructors to align teaching strategies to meet educational goals.
- Established partnerships with local businesses and organizations that could provide resources and expertise beneficial to educational programming efforts.
- Organized meetings with international faculty members to discuss curricular needs of students/children in the program.
- Monitored student progress throughout the course duration and identified areas of improvement.
Education Facilitator
Georgian College
Barrie, Ontario
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Created and facilitated courses in the Anishinaabemowen Language and Development Program.
- Provided support to teachers in developing curricula, instructional materials and classroom management strategies.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades, test scores and other important data points.
Education Facilitator
Canadian Trillium School
Fredericton, New Brunswick
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Facilitated grade three classroom. Assessed student performance through play-based and oral alternative assessment methods.
- Monitored student behavior in order to identify potential issues or conflicts.
- Coordinated special events such as International Potluck, Annual Land-based Education Conference, and theatre productions.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during class activities and field trips.
- Provided individualized instruction for students with special needs.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades, and tests.
- Provided support to teachers in developing curricula, instructional materials and classroom management strategies.
- Created lesson plans, activities and assessments to support student learning outcomes.
Events and Campaigns Coordinator
Lakehead University Student Union
Orillia, Ontario
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Created job roles within the student leadership union.
- Worked as a liason between student government and university stakeholders.
- Developed student-led campaign and events programs.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Ensured compliance with stakeholder policies and procedures related to student project management activities.
Director of Campuses
Student Administrative Council
Peterborough, Ontario
10.2009 - 08.2010
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Served as a public spokesperson at school events and conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts And Science (Interdisciplinary) - B.Ed, Indigenous Practices And Perspectives Honours
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON 09.2009 - 05.2014
Skills
10 years experience facilitating interdisciplinary education to a wide range of students and age groups
10 years experience weaving Indigenous Practices and Perspectives across a broad range of curricula
Skilled in creating curriculum unique to each student's curiosity and passions, with the goal to align individual passions with mastery of subject
- Intuitive and adaptable
- Professional and passionate
- Proficient at creating sacred spaces
Timeline
Founder
Women of the Woods Muskoka
07.2022 - Current
Holistic Education Coordinator
Privately Employed, Family Estate
07.2020 - 07.2025
Education Facilitator
Georgian College
09.2018 - 05.2020
Estate Manager
Bhai Family Trust
01.2016 - Current
Education Facilitator
Canadian Trillium School
09.2014 - 06.2016
Events and Campaigns Coordinator
Lakehead University Student Union
09.2011 - 05.2014
Director of Campuses
Student Administrative Council
10.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts And Science (Interdisciplinary) - B.Ed, Indigenous Practices And Perspectives Honours
Lakehead University
09.2009 - 05.2014