Eliah Turkstra
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills looking for a full-time practical nursing position. Dependable, teachable, motivated, and positive. Enhanced communication skills, both oral and written, thanks to a background in English education. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
TESL Instructor
Elite Canadian Homestay
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Instructed 30 Japanese teenagers over a three week period in the basics of English.
- Designed fun and engaging curriculum for students.
- Fostered a culturally-sensitive classroom atmosphere by acknowledging students' unique backgrounds and experiences while teaching English language concepts.
Sales Associate
Michaels Arts and Crafts
03.2004 - 09.2004
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Education
Practical Nursing (LPN)
Stenberg College
Surrey, BC11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC2012
Skills
- Typing speed 80 WPM
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Microsoft Word/Excel
- Cross-cultural communication
- Copyediting
- Passion for teaching
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Self-published author on Amazon Kindle, August 2022.
- Provided feedback and editing skills to a number of other authors in critique groups.
- Mother of four, provided complex care for my child with cerebral palsy, short-gut syndrome, and autism.
- Experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
Timeline
TESL Instructor
Elite Canadian Homestay
06.2013 - 07.2013
Sales Associate
Michaels Arts and Crafts
03.2004 - 09.2004
Practical Nursing (LPN)
Stenberg College
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of The Fraser Valley
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