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Gena Wiersma

Burlington,ON

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with strong desire to see students learning and growing in both knowledge and character. Over 20 years instructing in a variety of settings to a range of ages. Comfortable teaching a wide variety of subjects and skill levels.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher, Mentor, Coach

Self
Burlington, ON
09.2012 - Current
  • Create and lead learning opportunities for homeschooling community in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville
  • Athletic and Gym Class programs
  • Nature Study programs
  • Initiating and leading co-operative learning communities
  • Mentor and teach other parents in homeschool environments, providing growth opportunities

Teacher

King's Christian Collegiate
Oakville, ON
09.2001 - 11.2007
  • Physical education and Geography for grades 9-12

Teacher

Calvin Christian School
Hamilton, ON
09.2000 - 06.2001
  • Grades 5 and 7

Seasonal Gardener and Greenhouse Worker

Self
Burlington, ON
07.2019 - Current
  • Maintain gardens and grounds of private properties - planting, fertilization, pruning, seasonal clean-up
  • Construction, maintenance and repairs of landscape features such as gates, decks
  • Pruning and maintaining tropical plants for large seller

Cashier

Fortinos
Burlington, ON
03.2021 - 08.2023
  • Greeted customers and operated cash register

Education

Bachelor of Education - Physical And Health Education

Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
05-2001

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Honours Kinesiology And Busisness

Redeemer University College
Ancaster, ON
05-2000

Diploma in Agriculture - Associate Diploma in Horticulture

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
05-1997

Skills

  • Teaching and Student engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Athletics and Coaching
  • Workload Management
  • Hobbies:
  • Sewing and Woodworking
  • Mountain Biking and Running
  • Wilderness Experiences and Camping

Affiliations

Community Involvement:

  • Halton Region Conservation Volunteer Core 2024
  • Special Olympics Alpine Ski Coach 2019-2024
  • Home Education Co-operative 2015-2024
  • Cross Country Running and Track & Field Coach 2014-2024 (Organizer and Coach)
  • Nature Study Camp (Initiated, developed curriculum, teach)
  • Mountain Biking Camps / Coach (Initiated, created and delivered skill development activities
  • Ringette Association of Burlington (Volunteer)

Hobbies:

  • Sewing, Gardening, Mountain Biking, Wilderness camping and hiking

Certification

  • Ontario College of Teachers
  • Competition Course, Special Olympics
  • Mountain Bike Instructor, PMBI and NCCP
  • FIrst Aid and CPR

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cashier

Fortinos
03.2021 - 08.2023

Seasonal Gardener and Greenhouse Worker

Self
07.2019 - Current

Teacher, Mentor, Coach

Self
09.2012 - Current

Teacher

King's Christian Collegiate
09.2001 - 11.2007

Teacher

Calvin Christian School
09.2000 - 06.2001

Bachelor of Education - Physical And Health Education

Brock University

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Honours Kinesiology And Busisness

Redeemer University College

Diploma in Agriculture - Associate Diploma in Horticulture

University of Guelph

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