Ellie Couzins
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Dynamic and organized professional with a positive attitude, experienced in fostering community engagement at Louis Brier Home & Hospital. Proven ability to build strong relationships and provide emotional support, while demonstrating foreign language proficiency as a French tutor. Community-focused with background in volunteer initiatives, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community well-being. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable and committed to serve and be helpful and efficient at all times.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Louis Brier Home & Hospital
Vancouver, BC
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Encouraged community gardening efforts to promote sustainable living.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly in community homes.
- Hosted 4 trivia days and board game days
Babysitter
Neighbours And Family Members
Vancouver, BC
06.2022 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene by organizing children's living and play areas.
- Monitored progress in self-care tasks, encouraging independence.
- Improved children's bedtime routines with consistent schedules and calming activities.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
French Tutor
Daughter of a Friend
Vancouver, BC
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles and goals, ensuring optimal progress.
- Established clear communication channels with parents or guardians regarding student progress and areas needing improvement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of French at grade levels 3 through 4.
- Increased student confidence in speaking French through engaging conversation practice and targeted feedback.
- Established rapport with students by showing genuine interest in their lives, goals, and aspirations, fostering a positive tutor-student relationship.
- Implemented interactive activities to reinforce grammar concepts and vocabulary acquisition in an enjoyable way.
- Offered tutoring for advanced placement examinations in French.
- Created enjoyable learning experiences by incorporating games and competitions into lesson plans, encouraging students to practice French in an entertaining way.
- Assisted with French homework by practicing assigned exercises and checking translation work.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to provide students comprehensive support in French and other current subjects.
- Tutored students remotely via video chat programs as well as visiting students at home or meeting in public locations.
- Employed native French-speaking abilities to greatly advance skills of students as young as 9.
Education
No Degree -
Vancouver Technical Secondary School
2600 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5M 1Y506.2027
High School Diploma -
King David High School
Vancouver, BC06-2027
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Flexible schedule
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Community engagement
- Professional appearance
- Foreign language proficiency
- Friendly and outgoing
- Empathy and patience
- Excellent communication
- Emotional awareness
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Hebrew
Professional Working
Timeline
Volunteer
Louis Brier Home & Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Babysitter
Neighbours And Family Members
06.2022 - Current
French Tutor
Daughter of a Friend
04.2022 - 09.2023
No Degree -
Vancouver Technical Secondary School
High School Diploma -
King David High School