Mika MacKinnon
Dieppe,Canada
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator (ECE) and Inclusion Support Worker
WeeThrive
Moncton, Canada
12.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement childcare programs.
- Guide and assist children in their development goals.
- Plan and maintain an environment that is safe for children.
- Encouraging language, motor skills, and social development.
- Supporting children in developing independence and confidence.
Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
Kingswood Academy
Moncton, Canada
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Develop and implement childcare programs.
- Lead activities for the classroom of children between 15 months and 12 years of age.
- Guide and assist children in their development goals.
- Plan and maintain an environment that is safe for children.
Customer Service Rep
Asurion Insurance
Moncton, Canada
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Answer incoming calls from customers regarding their protection plan policies.
- Walk customers through the service request procedures.
- Troubleshooting for products, including TVs, major appliances, and cell phones.
- Offer up sales and one call resolutions.
Educator & Facility Keeper
Reptilia Zoo & Education
Toronto, Canada
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Presenting knowledge and information about animals at on-site events, such as birthday parties and classroom education.
- Handling and caring for animals while ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Public presentations on wildlife conservation, animal rescue, and the ecosystem.
- Duties included routine maintenance activities and handy work, such as cleaning, painting, plumbing, and woodworking.
Research Assistant
Osgoode Law School
Toronto, Canada
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Assist with transcribing interviews, presentations, and preparing written reports.
- Conducted research and literature reviews relating to Indigenous environmental justice (IEJ).
- Researched Indigenous environmental justice (IEJ) resources and reviewed pre-existing materials.
- Engaged in team data analysis and interpretation.
- Go to local schools and conduct classroom education/discussions on Indigenous history.
Interpretation Student
Parks Canada
Toronto, Canada
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Created and facilitated programs for park visitors to discover and learn about the parks.
- Identified and assessed visitor experience needs relative to customize programs and event opportunities.
- Helped develop outreach communications and non-personal media such as exhibits, brochures and other promotional materials.
Research Student
Agriculture and Agro-Foods Canada
St. John's, Canada
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked in greenhouses and in the field to collect plant samples, which were used to test for and identify fungal pathogens.
- Worked in the lab to isolate and subculture fungi.
- Helped identify fungi species by performing DNA extractions and PCR reactions.
- Monitored plants to observe the effects of various potentially pathogenic or beneficial fungi.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
York University
Toronto, ON10-2021
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator (ECE) and Inclusion Support Worker
WeeThrive
12.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
Kingswood Academy
04.2021 - 09.2023
Customer Service Rep
Asurion Insurance
06.2020 - 04.2021
Research Assistant
Osgoode Law School
09.2018 - 04.2019
Educator & Facility Keeper
Reptilia Zoo & Education
06.2018 - 03.2020
Interpretation Student
Parks Canada
05.2018 - 08.2018
Research Student
Agriculture and Agro-Foods Canada
06.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Mount Allison University
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
York University