LAURA JEYES
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
With a diverse background encompassing extensive travel, post-secondary education, dedicated language studies, and diverse job experiences
I have demonstrated the ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams and adapt to changing needs seamlessly. Skilled in research, time management, and critical thinking, with strong focus on achieving measurable results. Reliable and driven, bringing proactive approach to all tasks and responsibilities. I am eager to leverage my collective expertise to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals both locally and globally.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bachelor of International and Global Development Student
Carleton University
- Expanding my perspectives around inequality and poverty on a global scale.
- Thinking critically about how to approach such issues and actively approach my role as a global citizen.
- Knowledge of ongoing international development and global health, including health disparities for marginalized groups such as women and girls
- Continuous requirement for research through policy analysis, independent study, academic literature, and analyzing the data therein.
- Compiling and delivering presentations to fellow students and faculty.
- Both independently and collectively with others to present our research and its findings.
Program Coordinator
YMCA
- Actively planning and running programs such as 'TAG' (Together all Girls), 'Kidnastics', Art Classes, Sports groups.
- Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve lives of at-risk children.
- Promoted a healthy lifestyle by instructing fitness classes for various age groups.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music exploration, and imaginative play activities that fostered self-expression among children.
- Established strong relationships with parents, caregivers, and other professionals involved in each child''s care, fostering open communication and collaboration.
- Led groups of children safely through a full summer of camp.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between campers when necessary, promoting healthy communication skills within the group dynamic.
English as a Second Language Teaching Assistant
International English Teaching
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lesson plans.
- Contributed to curriculum planning meetings, sharing insights based on classroom observations and student performance data.
- Increased student participation by creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities related to English language learning, boosting cultural exchange between peers from various backgrounds.
- Guided small group sessions focused on targeted language skills, promoting peer collaboration and student confidence in their abilities.
ER Department Co-op Placement
QHC Trenton Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Taking on a 3 month placement at my local ER department where I had the opportunity to work closely with physicians and healthcare staff, learning about health inequalities and disparities within my community.
- Participating in daily reports on both new and current patients, learning about shift rotations and plans of care.
- Developed a strong understanding for patient priority, bed demand, and ER funding in Ontario.
- Shadowed personnel, learning safe and effective operation of systems.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Worked alongside experience healthcare professionals in action to learn new procedures.
- Exposure to a variety or accidents, illnesses, addictions and victims within our community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Rights And Global Development
Carleton University
Ottawa 11-2025
Pre Health Sciences - Pre Health Sciences
St Lawrence College
Kingston, ON06-2020
High School Diploma -
Bayside Secondary
Quinte West, ON06-2019
Skills
- Teamwork
- Group Project Leadership
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Research and analysis
- Social media content creation
- Microsoft proficiency
- Time management abilities
- Administrative assistance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Achieved the rehousing and adoption of two dogs by completing the fostering process with Alberta Animal Rescue Society.
- Participated as a volunteer with 'Field fo Ability' team in Belleville, Ontario.
- Completed over 200 volunteer hours with the YMCA of Trenton.
- Gained work experience both locally and internationally through dual citizenship status in the United Kingdom.
Certification
- HIGH FIVE - CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
- 12 YEARS BILINGUAL EXPERIENCE - French Language - Bayside Secondary
- FIRST AID AND STANDARD CPR
- G Class Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
English as a Second Language Teaching Assistant
International English Teaching
01.2024 - 04.2024
ER Department Co-op Placement
QHC Trenton Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019
- HIGH FIVE - CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
- 12 YEARS BILINGUAL EXPERIENCE - French Language - Bayside Secondary
- FIRST AID AND STANDARD CPR
- G Class Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
Bachelor of International and Global Development Student
Carleton University
Program Coordinator
YMCA
Bachelor of Arts - Human Rights And Global Development
Carleton University
Pre Health Sciences - Pre Health Sciences
St Lawrence College
High School Diploma -
Bayside Secondary
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