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Arthur Wertlen

Lake Country,BC

Summary

Dedicated and organized individual with extensive volunteer experience at Camp Okanagan College and various other events, demonstrating strong relationship-building and disability awareness skills. Proven ability to create engaging activities while ensuring participant safety. Committed to community service, fostering a caring environment, and effectively communicating with diverse groups.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Various Single-day Events
03.2023 - Current

Events include:

  • Special Olympics (9 hours)
  • Painting decoration for book fair (8 hours)
  • Christmas Fair at GESS (6 hours)
  • GESS Grad bottle drive (3 hours)
  • Children's Fair at GESS (7 hours)

Babysitter

Various Parents
01.2019 - 12.2024
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games with and read books to young children.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.

Peer Tutor

George Elliot Secondary School - Life Skills Class
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted special education students in learning life skills such as hygiene, shopping, cooking, and taking the bus.
  • Organized and helped with group activities, games, and crafts.
  • Socialized with the students and modeled positive social interactions.
  • Attended and assisted with field trips to places in the community.
  • Estimated 175 hours (2.5 hours every second day for 1.5 semesters)

Volunteer

Camp Okanagan College
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
  • 80 hours (2 weeks of 8 hour days)

Education

High School Diploma -

George Elliot Secondary School
Lake Country, BC
06-2025

Skills

  • Organized and efficient
  • Kind and caring
  • Disability awareness
  • Event setup
  • Relationship building
  • Community service

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
ASL
Elementary

Timeline

Peer Tutor

George Elliot Secondary School - Life Skills Class
11.2023 - 06.2024

Volunteer

Camp Okanagan College
07.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Various Single-day Events
03.2023 - Current

Babysitter

Various Parents
01.2019 - 12.2024

High School Diploma -

George Elliot Secondary School
Arthur Wertlen