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Mark Urano

Mission,BC

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a diverse background in educational and community roles, notably as a Student Volunteer for Mr. Lowrie. Excelled in leveraging digital literacy and cultural awareness to enhance learning environments and foster meaningful relationships. Proven track record in team collaboration and effective communication, significantly improving student engagement and community integration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Volunteer

Mr. Lowrie
Mission, British Columbia
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided technical support and instructional assistance to help students succeed.
  • Assisted students in how to write academic papers and essays.
  • Evaluated and recorded students' work through Brightspace.
  • I completed the attendance and recorded it in the program.
  • I assisted in planning and teaching a unit for a Grade 10 English class.
  • Held discussions with students about literature by asking questions about what types of genres they enjoy.
  • I assisted students in editing papers and how to edit others' work.

Cooking and Baking Instructor

The City of Mission
Mission, British Columbia
09.2023 - Current
  • I create a menu for the kids for a six-week program for both baking and cooking classes, with children ranging from ages 7 to 12.
  • I teach them kitchen safety, and how to use knives properly and safely.
  • I teach kids how to use kitchen appliances.
  • I create a safe learning environment.
  • I teach children how to keep a kitchen clean.

Student Volunteer

Mrs. Snipstead
Mission, British Columbia
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided technical support and instructional assistance to help students succeed.
  • Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
  • I participated in the life of the school.
  • I read to the class and facilitated discussion surrounding the book and its content.
  • I evaluated the student's work and provided feedback.

Club Kids Programmer

The City of Mission
Mission, BC
01.2020 - 04.2024
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Fostered a collaborative program environment, promoting teamwork and cross-functional cooperation.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • I created support plans for children who had the need for them.
  • I conversed with parents about the good and bad things that occurred throughout the day with their child.

Service Missionary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Hokkaido, Japan
10.2016 - 10.2018
  • Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
  • Created lesson plans for teaching classes on Christian doctrine, scripture study, and evangelism techniques.
  • Coordinated with other missionaries to carry out on-site work.
  • Conducted weekly Bible studies to teach members about the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Launched and updated websites for service projects to increase volunteer participation and engagement.
  • Trained new missionaries on missionary protocols and procedures.
  • Met and built relationships with local leaders to boost integration in community and goal achievement.
  • Boosted membership of area church by encouraging new followers to join worship services.
  • Visited with housebound individuals to offer physical assistance, social interaction and emotional support.
  • Read grammar books to learn how to speak Japanese with the goal to be able to communicate with the people.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of The Fraser Valley
None

Certificate of Proficiency - Japanese

University of The Fraser Valley
None

Skills

  • Social interaction
  • Food distribution
  • First aid and CPR
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building skills
  • Cultural awareness
  • Digital literacy

Languages

Japanese
Professional

Affiliations

  • I run a small business by making and decorating custom cakes.
  • I am an avid reader.
  • I love to listen to music
  • I like to learn about social justice issues
  • I like to watch and analyze movies
  • I volunteered on sets for film and tv production

Timeline

Student Volunteer

Mr. Lowrie
11.2024 - Current

Cooking and Baking Instructor

The City of Mission
09.2023 - Current

Student Volunteer

Mrs. Snipstead
09.2023 - 04.2024

Club Kids Programmer

The City of Mission
01.2020 - 04.2024

Service Missionary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
10.2016 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of The Fraser Valley

Certificate of Proficiency - Japanese

University of The Fraser Valley
Mark Urano