Jean Webb
Orillia,ON
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to the wellbeing of their working environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Programming
Child Development Institute - Camp Towhee
04.2023 - Current
- Directed the programming and operations at a therapeutic summer camp for neurodiverse children and youth with co-occurring mental health challenges.
- Created and implemented program leadership to build culture of community and care.
- Liaised with director to inform and implement programs that are fun as well as developmental to the lagging emotional and social kills of our demographic.
- Trained staff on program mission, requirements and policy, to support professional knowledge base.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Mentored and supported staff to develop their intentional programming skills, as well as identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
Educator
Free Spirit Forest School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise lesson plans, enhancing learning experience.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
Community Support Worker
YACRO Metro
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided support to residents and assist in developing short and long-term goals.
- Assisted residents in community events and service activities.
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
- Implemented crisis management and intervention plans.
- Distributed medication and assisted in day to day hygienic routines.
Woods and Water Supervisor
Child Development Institute - Camp Towhee
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised woods and water programming staff at a therapeutic summer camp for neurodiverse children and youth with co-recurring mental health challenges.
- Mentored and supported staff to develop their intentional programming skills.
- Responded to campers in need on out-trips and at waterfront.
- Planned therapeutic canoe trips for myself and staff to lead, providing campers with an opportunity to develop their social and emotional skills in an outdoor setting.
Outdoor Experience Guide/ Kennel Manager
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Provided care and supervision of 100+ siberian huskies
- Guided year round dog sport tours including: dogsledding, bikejoring, skijoring and canicross.
- Worked directly with management of Haliburton Forest to create new and lucrative tours.
- Trained and managed small staff team
- Guided groups through canopy tours - 26 suspended bridges
- Guided school groups through personalized outdoor programming including, but not limited to canoeing, hiking, camping (all seasons), rock climbing and high ropes.
Kennel Attendant/Farm Hand
Killara Station
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals and farm animals according to needs.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas and medications to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Art and Music Supervisor
Child Development Institute - Camp Towhee
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supervised art and music staff at a therapeutic
summer camp for neurodiverse children and youth with co-occurring mental health challenges. - Mentored and supported staff to develop their intentional programming skills.
- Responded to campers in crisis
- Created and managed weekly/day to day camp wide schedule
Urban/Rural Counselor
P.I.N.E. PROJECT
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided outdoor mentorship, care, and education to children and youth ages 5- 17 at a city day camp as well as at the rural overnight camp.
Program Facilitator
Bushcraft Company
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Facilitated survival skill programming; fire building, shelter building, water filtration, wilderness first aid, tracking and trapping etc. for children ages 7-16.
Drama Facilitator
Youthdale - Camp Magnetewan
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Planned and facilitated daily drama programs for youth with acute and highly complex mental health needs.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Theatre Performance
Humber College
Toronto, ON05.2014
High School Diploma -
Collingwood Collegiate Institute
Collingwood, ON06.2009
Skills
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Teambuilding
Certification
Class 5/G license
Basic first aid
Bronze Cross
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention
MANDT
Medication Awareness
Food Handlers
Volunteer Experience
Camp Counselor
Global Pathways School - India
May 2019
This experience was to provide a summer camp to children ages 7 - 17. We created fun and educational programs each day. This was also an opportunity to diverge into another culture and part of the world.
Timeline
Educator
Free Spirit Forest School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Director of Programming
Child Development Institute - Camp Towhee
04.2023 - Current
Community Support Worker
YACRO Metro
11.2022 - 04.2023
Woods and Water Supervisor
Child Development Institute - Camp Towhee
06.2022 - 08.2022
Kennel Attendant/Farm Hand
Killara Station
09.2019 - 05.2022
Art and Music Supervisor
Child Development Institute - Camp Towhee
06.2019 - 08.2019
Outdoor Experience Guide/ Kennel Manager
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve
09.2017 - 06.2022
Urban/Rural Counselor
P.I.N.E. PROJECT
06.2017 - 08.2017
Program Facilitator
Bushcraft Company
05.2015 - 10.2016
Drama Facilitator
Youthdale - Camp Magnetewan
06.2014 - 08.2014
Advanced Diploma - Theatre Performance
Humber College
High School Diploma -
Collingwood Collegiate Institute
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