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Kianna Birkenstock

Vanderhoof,BC

Summary

I am a dynamic and dedicated worker who brings an uplifting, motivated spirit to the workplace. I have developed quality communication and people skills through mentoring and teaching people of various ages as well as working alongside others to make different events come to life. I am trustworthy with assets and tasks, and have learned how to effectively manage time. I am quick to ask questions and learn from mistakes.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Honey Extractor

Blue Mountain Honey
09.2021 - 09.2021

Secondary Social and Emotional Counsellor Intern

International School of Qingdao
08.2024 - 06.2025


  • Helped foster a positive and healthy school environment by taking the initiative to include, invite, interact, and create meaningful relationships with the secondary student body.
  • Took part in Social and Emotional Counselling role-play as well as genuine counselling sessions.
  • Designed and distributed encouraging and mental/ social health-related posters around the school campus.
  • Prepared and distributed over 100 exam care packages for secondary students with various helpful and encouraging treats, toys, teas, and notes.
  • Created and distributed over 150 hand-written encouraging birthday cards to secondary students.
  • Festively decorated both student and teacher bathrooms during the Christmas season to promote a cheerful and lively school atmosphere.

Event Planning Volunteer

International School of Qingdao
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Member of the Secondary Student Council.
  • Helped plan and organize various student events:
  • Contributed to/ created new ideas.
  • Hand-prepared materials: baked desserts, wrote written notes, created posters, blew balloons, signed glasses etc.
  • Bought materials.
  • Distributed materials.
  • Set up venues with materials.

English Tutor

08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Weekly group tutoring of ages 5 to 7, individual tutoring of age 6.
  • Developed students' reading, writing, and speaking skills by using interactive and engaging lesson plans.
  • Created personalized tutoring sessions based on a student's individual needs, leading to improved academic performance.

Babysitter

  • Experience with children of several families ranging from ages 2 to 11.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.

Sunday School Volunteer

  • Served as a positive role model to children by teaching and demonstrating strong moral values including kindness, patience, respect, and gratitude.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, fostering open communication and trust.
  • Prepared age-appropriate lessons focused on biblical teachings while addressing real-life situations faced by today''s youth.

Gardener


  • Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
  • Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.

Education

High School Diploma -

International School of Qingdao
Qingdao, China
06-2025

Skills

  • Patient and empathetic
  • Adaptable and resilient
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable

Timeline

Secondary Social and Emotional Counsellor Intern

International School of Qingdao
08.2024 - 06.2025

Event Planning Volunteer

International School of Qingdao
08.2024 - 06.2025

English Tutor

08.2023 - 02.2024

Honey Extractor

Blue Mountain Honey
09.2021 - 09.2021

Babysitter

Sunday School Volunteer

Gardener

High School Diploma -

International School of Qingdao
Kianna Birkenstock