Catherine McKenna
Toronto,ON
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated high school student with an excellent academic record. Demonstrated leadership skills through active participation in extracurricular activities. Excellent time management and organizational abilities facilitating schoolwork, varsity rowing, volunteering and a part-time job.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deck Attendant/Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Branksome Swim
03.2024 - Current
- Provides swimming instruction to students of various ages and ability levels
- Ensures a safe aquatic environment for participants through supervision, accident prevention and rescue skills
- Prepares lesson plans, and maintains attendance records, skill sheets, and progress reports
Volunteer
Rose Avenue Junior Public School
09.2023 - Current
- Works with elementary school aged children to develop literacy skills, improve confidence, and help foster a love of reading
- Organized a gift card donation drive to help low-income families recover from a fire, raising over $4,000
Volunteer
Branksome Hall Day Camps
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised and coordinated activities for young children (aged 4-8), facilitating games to keep campers engaged
- Partnered with counsellors to ensure programs ran smoothly, including discussing and resolving conflict between campers
Babysitter
01.2021 - Current
- Entertains and engages children using games, crafts, and other activities
- Develops trusting relationships with parents and adheres to adult instructions regarding child supervision
- Assists children with homework and school-related projects and assignments
Education
High School - International Baccalaureate DP1
Branksome Hall
05.2026
Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Highly Organized and Efficient
- Adaptability
- Effective Time Management
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Good With Kids
Certification
- National Lifeguard - Pool, Lifesaving Society, 06/01/24, 06/01/26
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C, Lifesaving Society, 08/01/23, 08/01/26
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Deck Attendant/Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Branksome Swim
03.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Rose Avenue Junior Public School
09.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Branksome Hall Day Camps
06.2022 - 08.2023
Babysitter
01.2021 - Current
High School - International Baccalaureate DP1
Branksome Hall
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