Burke Overvelde
Kingston
Summary
I am looking for work within the education field this summer to further advance my teachers resume to help me complete my goal of teachers college, eventually becoming a high school gym/math teacher. Working at the Trent Summer camp as a councilor in the summer is something that I have wanted to do since I arrived at Trent University.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
Cataraqui Cemetery
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Trimming, mowing, aesthetic landscape work
- Grounds maintenance
- Tree removal
- Machine operation (tractor, zero turn mower, tree cutter, mini excavator)
- Gardening
- Helping and assisting people during troubling times
Educational Assistant
Limestone District School Board
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided one-on-one and small-group support to students with diverse learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and various learning disabilities.
- Adapted lessons and activities to accommodate different learning styles and developmental levels for students in kindergarten through grade 8.
- Assisted in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) by understanding student files and tailoring support strategies accordingly.
- Developed and created lesson plans to meet students' academic and behavioral needs with help from teachers and staff.
- Promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment for each individual student I supported.
- Student supervision during lunch, recess, and classroom activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
Line Cook
Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared and cooked menu items
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring food safety and sanitation.
- Assisted with food prep
- Worked as part of a team to ensure timely and accurate order completion during busy service hours and fast paced work environments
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted with stocking and restocking ingredients as needed.
- Followed proper food handling procedures and adhered to health and safety regulations.
- Communicated with kitchen staff and servers to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
Landscaper
Bayridge Lawns and Landscaping
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Trimming, mowing, shoveling
- Dealing with customers
- Cleaning the workspace
- Collaborating with coworkers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Education , Math And Physical Education
Trent University
Peterborough, ON04-2026
High School Diploma -
Bayridge Secondary School
Kingston, ON06-2022
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Literacy development
- Behavioral support
- Peer mentoring
- Special education
- Student assessment
- Parent-teacher communication
- Inclusive teaching
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Fast paced work environment
- Social Skills
- Extraversion
- Athletics
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Kingston Canadians Competitive Hockey (AA/A/select) 2014-2022
- Clippers/Jr Gaels Soccer 2010-2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Socialization
- Staying busy
- NBA, NHL, NFL
- Playing hockey and volleyball
- Working out
- Studying at the Bata Library
- Outdoors
- Travelling
- Music
- Mathematics / numbers / statistics
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Cataraqui Cemetery
06.2023 - 08.2024
Educational Assistant
Limestone District School Board
04.2023 - 06.2023
Line Cook
Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters
08.2021 - 08.2022
Landscaper
Bayridge Lawns and Landscaping
03.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Education , Math And Physical Education
Trent University
High School Diploma -
Bayridge Secondary School
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