Andre Jordan
36 Clair Ave Whitby,ON
Summary
Dedicated, highly motivated individual seeking entry level firefighter position with acquired problem solving, physical and response orientation abilities. Passionate and committed to serving the community, prolific team player with a profound willingness to learn and to achieve a successful career as a firefighter.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Streetcar Operator
Toronto Transit Commission
11.2023 - Current
- Maintain safe and efficient operation of transit vehicles while providing superior customer service to hundreds of passengers concerning fares, service routes, schedules, short-turns, delays, diversions, emergencies, transit policies, and regulations
- Demonstrate proper and courteous behaviour towards customers
- Ensure safe transportation of passengers throughout the GTA
- Responsible for treating passengers and employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and addressed
- Maintain knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Educational Assistant/ Intervenor
York catholic district school board
11.2017 - 01.2023
- Provide positive role model behavior for students
- Observe/document students' educational performance
- Assist and support students with complex learning needs
- Ensure a safe environment for all students
- Assist in supervision during yard duty
- Keep professional documents regarding student behavior tracking updated
- Assist teacher with carrying out education plans.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Life Café Team Member
Lifetime Athletic Ajax
01.2017 - 11.2021
- Greeting customers and taking orders in a friendly and professional manner
- Maintain cleanliness in the front house
- Assisted in running food orders during rush hour periods and ensured customer satisfaction
- Assisted in providing healthy nutritional advice
- Worked in the front and back house making protein shakes and preparing various meals
- Assisted in maintaining the freezer/storage area
- Gained valuable knowledge on health and nutrition
- Gained exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Foster Youth Worker/ Parent
Terrace youth residential services
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Worked as a foster staff in a foster care residence
- Performed and facilitated life skills and therapeutic activities
- Helped with planning family visits
- Planned community outings with foster kids
- Administered medication to foster kids
- Gained experience of 24-hour respite shifts
- Cooked all daily meals following scheduled meal guide
- Gained valuable cooking skills.
Deli Clerk
Real Canadian Superstore
11.2011 - 01.2017
- Greeting customers and taking orders in a friendly and professional manner
- Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in the work area of the meat slicer
- Assisted in facing products in order of date
- Maintain cleanliness of storage and freezer
- Gained valuable teamwork and customer care skills.
Education
Certification in Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training -
Seneca College
Toronto, ON11.2021
Obtained Advanced Diploma in Child & Youth Worker Program - Child And Youth Care
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04.2016
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Catholic High School
Ajax, ON06.2011
Skills
- Acquired skills from Pre-Service Firefighting Education and training program
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Trained in handling hose lines and firefighting equipment
- Knowledge and training for proper fire suppression procedures
- Skilled and trained with use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
- Experience and training with Life safety/hoisting tying knots
- Trained in rescue and high angle/ slope operations and procedural management of hazardous materials
- Skilled and trained in using power tools: power drills, K12 Rotary saw
- Acquired cooking skills working in residential settings for youth
- Experience with administering medication to youth with neurological deficits
- Experience working directly with young adults and children with neurological deficits
- Highly trained in behavioral intervention strategies through experience as a youth worker
Languages
Patios
Full Professional
Certification
- NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II, 2023-01-01
- NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness, 2023-01-01
- NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations, 2023-01-01
- OFAI Candidate Testing Stage 1, 2 (hearing), 2021-01-01
- Red Cross Standard First Aid CPR+ AED level C, 2020-01-01
- Pre-service Firefighter Education & Training Diploma, 2021-01-01
- BMS (Behavior Management System), 2022-01-01
Volunteer Experience
- Central York Fire Services, 2016-01-01, Assisted in running/supervising children's games and activities during the fire prevention week open house, Facilitated open house course activities for kids, Maintained a friendly, welcoming and approachable manner towards all youth
- Fire Fit Championships, 2022-01-01, Assisted with setting up event course, Assisted with resetting course station after each race was complete, Worked as a team throughout the the entire day of the games to ensure each station was being ran properly
- Whitby Fire Services Boot Drive, 2022-01-01, Participated in collecting donations for muscle dystrophy awareness, Raised awareness towards public in an approachable manner
Timeline
Streetcar Operator
Toronto Transit Commission
11.2023 - Current
Educational Assistant/ Intervenor
York catholic district school board
11.2017 - 01.2023
Life Café Team Member
Lifetime Athletic Ajax
01.2017 - 11.2021
Foster Youth Worker/ Parent
Terrace youth residential services
05.2015 - 10.2017
Deli Clerk
Real Canadian Superstore
11.2011 - 01.2017
Certification in Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training -
Seneca College
Obtained Advanced Diploma in Child & Youth Worker Program - Child And Youth Care
George Brown College
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Catholic High School
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