Grace Thurston
Summary
Dedicated 4th-year Concurrent Education student at Queens University with a versatile skill set and a passion for creating positive environments. Proven work ethic and adaptability showcased through academic pursuits and various experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Compass Early Learning Center
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Reading Tutor
Trillium Lakelands District School Board
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Guided small groups of 4-5 students in reading sessions
- Prepared activities, decodable texts, and assessments
- Collected data and tracked progression in different domains of reading.
Sales Associate
Canadian Tire
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Education
BA/BEd Concurrent Education program - Health Studies & Psychology
Queen's University
Kingston, ON08.2025
High School Diploma -
I.E. Weldon Secondary School
Lindsay, ON06.2020
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Peer Mentoring
- Organization & Time Management
- Data Collection and Analysis
- CPR and First Aid
Volunteer Experience
- Reading tutor - Developed individual plans and strategies to improve reading in Grade 2 and Grade 5 students [2022-2023]
- Tutor - Worked individually with a kindergarten and Grade 2 student during online learning [2020]
- Dunsford Elementary School Classroom Volunteer - Worked with Grade 2 students with behavioural challenges [2019-2020]
- Tutor - Worked with struggling math students in Grades 9 & 10 [2019-2020]
References
- Kylie Lott, (705)-768-6858, Compass ELC Site Lead
- Anne Marie Taylor, (705)-328-8879, Student Placement Host
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Compass Early Learning Center
06.2022 - Current
Reading Tutor
Trillium Lakelands District School Board
05.2022 - 06.2022
Sales Associate
Canadian Tire
11.2018 - 06.2022
BA/BEd Concurrent Education program - Health Studies & Psychology
Queen's University
High School Diploma -
I.E. Weldon Secondary School
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