Laurie Crossett
Bracebridge,ON
Summary
Innovative professional with extensive experience in event coordination and community outreach. Known for strong relationship-building and leadership skills, successfully facilitating workshops that promote personal development, inclusive spaces, and organizational growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ultimate Synergy: Motivational Speaker and Trainer
Self-employed
Bracebridge, ON
01.1995 - Current
- Developed highly engaging and experiential content, tailored to specific audience needs and interests.
- Conducted workshops that fostered personal development, leadership, effective communication, and team building.
- Championed change management initiatives, promoting a culture of adaptability, inclusivity, and growth.
Volunteer Connexus Church
Connexus Church
Barrie, Ontario
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinated events to foster teamwork and collaboration among participants.
- Collaborated with community leaders to strengthen group objectives and outreach efforts for Day Camp.
- Maintained a safe, secure and nurturing environment for the ALPHA participants.
Elementary School Teacher
York Region District School Board
Newmarket, Ontario
09.1998 - 01.2024
- Fostered a school climate of belonging, school spirit, diversity, inclusivity and JOY!
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, lead teacher, member of leadership team and fundraising champion.
- Supervised and led extracurricular activities, such as clubs, the student leadership team, sports teams, House League, School Well-Being Initiatives, and coordinator for school assemblies.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Toronto
Toronto04-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario04-1996
Skills
- event coordination
- community outreach
- effective communication
- relationship building
- team building
- public speaking
- community engagement
- inclusivity promotion
Certification
- Madd Dog Athletics Spinning Instructor: currently employed at RPM studio in Bracebrige
- First Aid and CPR (May 2025)
Accomplishments
- 1998 - 2023 Well-Being Lead Teacher: Crossland Public School,YRDSB
- 2018 Outstanding Service Award: York Region District Board
- 2018 Elementary Teacher of the Year: York Region District Board
Affiliations
- love spending time at the gym, golfing, going to church, gardening, travelling the world, trivia nights at the Barrelhouse and supporting Community Living Events with my best friend Amy Hall!
Timeline
Volunteer Connexus Church
Connexus Church
01.2020 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.1998 - 01.2024
Ultimate Synergy: Motivational Speaker and Trainer
Self-employed
01.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
University of Western Ontario
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