Mackenzie (Mac) Walsh
Calgary
Summary
Hardworking employee passionate about learning and improving the lives of all, particularly those with disabilities and those within the LGBTQ+ community. Frequently pursues opportunities to advance skills and knowledge. Offers strong advocacy skills and an adaptable, creative learning style in all environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Easter Seals Alberta Ambassador
Easter Seals Alberta
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Proudly represent Albertans with disabilities and be the face of Easter Seals Alberta
- Public speaking at events, engaging with potential donors
- Collaborate with team members to create and produce educational social media content
Christmas Camp Counsellor
Easter Seals Alberta
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted campers of a variety of ages and abilities with day to day care and activities.
- Collaborated with fellow counsellors to enhance camper experience through facilitation of varying inclusive and engaging activities, accommodating to all.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by boosting camper morale by creating a festive environment.
- Ensured camper safety by following camp safety protocols.
Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Instructor (Volunteer)
Whistler Adaptive Sports Program
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Fostering a supportive learning environment while collaborating with fellow instructors to provide full day tailored adaptive ski/snowboard lessons to students of all ages based on individual abilities and goals.
- Creating a positive image for Whistler Adaptive by engaging both students and other mountain guests with regards to mountain knowledge and safety protocols.
- Developing lesson plans based on student's goals and reporting progress back to parents and leadership team each day via written report.
Event Volunteer
Vancouver Folk Festival
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Supported attendees with disabilities by managing accessible viewing platforms, providing directions, interacting with guests.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to an inclusive environment for all attendees.
- Promoted event engagement by actively engaging with attendees, as well as performers.
Education
Certificate - Education Assistant
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB06.2024
High School Diploma, Partial IB -
Mulgrave School
Vancouver, BC06.2019
Skills
- Client Support and Assistance
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Creative Learner
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Problem Resolution
- Public Speaking
Certification
- CADS Level 1 Ski Instructor Certification
- CMHA School of Peer Support Youth Certification
Timeline
Christmas Camp Counsellor
Easter Seals Alberta
12.2023 - 12.2023
Easter Seals Alberta Ambassador
Easter Seals Alberta
03.2023 - 02.2024
Event Volunteer
Vancouver Folk Festival
07.2019 - 07.2019
Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Instructor (Volunteer)
Whistler Adaptive Sports Program
01.2018 - 01.2020
Certificate - Education Assistant
Bow Valley College
High School Diploma, Partial IB -
Mulgrave School
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