Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Relevant Courses
Certification
Accomplishments
Extracurricular Activities
References
Timeline
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Laura Gillespie

Toronto,ON

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mascot

Centennial College
Toronto, ON
09.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated high energy to energize and excite people to increase school spirit
  • Interacted positively with a diverse group of people including staff, students and visitors to create a enjoyable experience

Camp Counsellor

Camp Green Acres
Markham, ON
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Supervised children and ensured their safety through activities and continuous supervision
  • Led recreational activities that encouraged teamwork and inclusivity in a fun and safe environment

Camp Counsellor

Pedalheads
Toronto, ON
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Developed weekly lesson plans to meet skill level of participants
  • Provided hands-on instruction for kids to improve biking techniques and build safety to meet precautions for individual learning needs

Education

College Diploma - Recreation and Leisure Studies

Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario
09-2024

OSSD -

Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute
Toronto, Ontario
06.2024

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Reliable
  • Positive Attitude & Energy
  • Strong Leadership Skills

Affiliations

Cross Country Running Event Volunteer October 2024

  • Directed participants and assisted in hands on experiences
  • Set up and organized course for participants

Relevant Courses

Keys To Success In Recreation And Leisure Services: Explored possible future Recreation and Leisure opportunities

Child And Youth Development: Developed a strong understanding of the issues related to child and youth development

Gerontology And Wellness: Gained an understanding of the aging population and their recreational needs including cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical aspects of aging

Programming Principles: Learned the purpose of Leisure Programming and process of planning for diverse groups of people

Certification

  • Principles of Healthy Child Development Centennial College 11/24
  • Dementia Learning Experiences Conestoga College 11/24
  • Standard First Aid With CPR C Canadian Red Cross 05/01/22

Accomplishments

  • Ontario Scholar, 06/01/24
  • Grade 9-12 Honour Roll, 06/01/21
  • MVP Girls Slo-Pitch, 06/01/24
  • Joseph Howe Senior P.S Outstanding Service Award, 06/01/20

Extracurricular Activities

Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute Athletic Council

President 12/01/21-06/30/24

Vice President 09/01/22-06/30/23

Publicity Rep, 09/01/21-06/30/22 

Wellness Committee, Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute, 09/01/21 - 06/30/22 

Safe and Caring Schools Committee, Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute, 09/01/21 - 06/30/22

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Mascot

Centennial College
09.2024 - Current

Camp Counsellor

Camp Green Acres
07.2023 - 08.2024

Camp Counsellor

Pedalheads
07.2022 - 08.2022

College Diploma - Recreation and Leisure Studies

Centennial College

OSSD -

Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute
Laura Gillespie