Desiree Matthews
Beamsville,Ontario
Summary
Decisive planner with good communication and problem-solving abilities. Leadership style is firm yet empathetic. High-level emotional intelligence and relationship building skills. Pragmatic critical thinker with desire to contribute ongoing growth and development of teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Educator
Olive Tree Homeschool Academy
Brampton/Beamsville
09.2010 - Current
- Developed customized lesson plans to cater to unique student needs and abilities
- Implemented dynamic educational strategies to increase learner engagement and comprehension
- Created and facilitated interactive, student-focused instructional sessions
- Researched curricula to complement individual learning styles and preferences
- Performed evaluations through various assessments to track academic progress
- Integrated character building, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking into instruction time
- Monitored student achievements and provided regular, constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
Trauma Support Worker
Arizona Trauma Institute - Hosted By Udemy
04.2023 - 10.2023
Podcast Creator & Producer
Sis You're Doing Ok Podcast
Beamsville
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Crafted engaging content for an audience
- Edited podcast audio, including intro/outdo ads
- Conducted interviews with female guests
- Managed and grew social media presence.
Retail Customer Service
H&M
Scarborough
05.2005 - 04.2007
- Contributed to customer satisfaction through intentional service delivery
- Addressed and resolved customer concerns, ensuring positive feedback
- Proficiently operated POS systems and order processing
- Maintained merchandise presentation and inventory management
- Provided personalized assistance to customers in fitting rooms.
Education
CERTIFYING BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA -
Doula Training Canada
Toronto10.2024
TRAUMA SUPPORT WORKER -
Arizona Trauma Institute - Hosted By Udemy
10.2023
DIPLOMA OF FASHION ARTS AND DESIGN -
Seneca College Newnham Campus
Toronto01.2006
SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER -
Sheridan College - Davis Campus
Brampton01.2001
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Emotional Intelligence
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
Personal Information
Title: HOME EDUCATOR
Timeline
Trauma Support Worker
Arizona Trauma Institute - Hosted By Udemy
04.2023 - 10.2023
Podcast Creator & Producer
Sis You're Doing Ok Podcast
02.2020 - 10.2023
Home Educator
Olive Tree Homeschool Academy
09.2010 - Current
Retail Customer Service
H&M
05.2005 - 04.2007
CERTIFYING BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA -
Doula Training Canada
TRAUMA SUPPORT WORKER -
Arizona Trauma Institute - Hosted By Udemy
DIPLOMA OF FASHION ARTS AND DESIGN -
Seneca College Newnham Campus
SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER -
Sheridan College - Davis Campus
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