Miranda Kolodziej
Oakville,Ontario
Summary
Experienced leader and communicator with a strong background in planning, coordination, and mentorship at Goggin-Carroll School of Irish Dance and Oakville Summer Camps. Committed to continuous learning and enhancing emergency preparedness, driving team efficiency and safety. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, improving engagement and streamlining operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistent Dance Teacher
Goggin Carroll School of Irish Dance
10.2021
- Responsibility for young children and their safety while at dance classes
- Lead and instruct young children
- Coordinating class plans and activities
- Create a fun and enjoyable environment.
Team Member
Tim Hortons
08.2020
- Serve customer orders quickly and effectively with accuracy
- Make sure everything is always clean and organized for easy access
- Work well with other employees to be as efficient as possible.
Payroll Associate - Summer Student
YORK1
Mississauga, Ontario
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Compiled statistics, statements and reports on pay and benefits to submit to department heads.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws to ensure compliance.
- Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department and division transfers.
Youth Newcomer Mentorship Program
White Oaks Secondary School
Oakville, Ontario
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Work closely with peers/students unfamiliar with the English language in an attempt to improve their fluency
- Organize fun and interactive activities
- Develops leadership and management qualities
- Increases self-awareness and personal growth
Play Leader
The Town Of Oakville
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
Sales Associate
Grit and Grace Clothing
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Converse with customers who come into the store making sure they feel comfortable and welcome
- Learn about the objective of Grit and Grace and the specific, hand picked clothing brands carried in-store
- Organize the store making sure it is always neat and tidy
- Communicate with customers to cater to their unique needs and provide help based on the new knowledge
- Collaboratively work with co-worker to create a positive work environment for everyone.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Western Ontario
London, ON04.2027
French Immersion High School Diploma -
White Oaks Secondary School
Oakville, OntarioSkills
- Planning and coordination
- Effective leadership
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Emergency preparedness
- Mentorship experience
- Personal drive
- Effective oral and written communication
Accomplishments
- Honours Award (80% +) 2019-2020
- Nationals of Irish Dance
- Honours Award (80% +) 2020-2021
- Member of the Honours Society 2019-2020
- Elementary School Graduation Diploma
- Member of the Honours Society 2020-2021
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C (blended)
Languages
3,5
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
- HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development
Hobbies and Interests
- Irish Dancing
- Cooking/Baking
- Personal Fitness
- Camping
- Gardening
Volunteer Experience
White Oaks Secondary School, Oakville, Ontario, 15, Youth Newcomer Mentorship Program, Work closely with peers/students unfamiliar with the English language in an attempt to improve their fluency, Organize fun and interactive activities, Develop leadership and management qualities, Increase self-awareness and personal growth
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Payroll Associate - Summer Student
YORK1
05.2024 - 07.2025
Play Leader
The Town Of Oakville
07.2022 - 08.2024
Assistent Dance Teacher
Goggin Carroll School of Irish Dance
10.2021
Sales Associate
Grit and Grace Clothing
06.2021 - 10.2021
Youth Newcomer Mentorship Program
White Oaks Secondary School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Team Member
Tim Hortons
08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Western Ontario
French Immersion High School Diploma -
White Oaks Secondary School
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