Monica Salmon-Panhuyzen
Guelph,Ontario
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Shopper and Delivery Driver
Instacart
01.2020 - Current
- Selected, purchased, and delivered desired groceries and other crucial items for clients
- Provided an essential service to those unable to do their own grocery shopping throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making the best selections and replacements for customers
- Served both French & English customers
Emergency Supply Teacher
Upper Grand District School Board
09.2022 - Current
- Taught in elementary school classrooms implementing lesson plans and learning activities
- Supervised up to 30 children during recess and nutrition breaks
- Completed daily reports on children's behavior and activities performed for parents and teachers to consult
- Supported teachers and other education assistants as needed
- Worked one-on-one with students requiring an education assistant and/or following an independent learning plan
Archival Research Assistant
University of Guelph
09.2021 - Current
- Worked as an Archival Research Assistant handling, classifying and digitizing a collection of manuscript French letters and photographs housed in the School of Languages and Literature
- Assisted in the creation of a digital collection by photo-documenting and transcribing over thirty letters dated between 1926 and 1958
- Researched and digitized over fifty photographs, organizing them on a website
- Maintained the collection's storage area adhering to safe handling best practices
- Completed rigorous research independently and in collaboration with Prof. Margot Irvine to facilitate the error-free digitization of the letters and photographs
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and curiosity for the research project as well as strong French communication skills during meetings with my research partner.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French Studies, Honors Program
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario04.2024
Skills
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken French and English
- Highly developed research and information acquisition skills shown through academic achievements in French-instructed experiential learning and independent research courses (FREN3700, EURO3700, FREN4770, and FREN4740)
- Technical background in French-English/English-French translations
- Familiar with the digitizing, photo-documenting, and handling of artifacts
- Skilled in the use of all Microsoft Office applications, DSLR cameras and scanners
- Enthusiastic about embracing University of Guelph's leading-edge research practices
- Knowledge of and interest for local cultural histories
Accomplishments
Guelph Mature Students Association
Vice President, 2022 - Present
University of Guelph
- Completed and submitted accreditation forms to maintain club status within the University
- Helped acquire over $15,000 in grant funding for renovations and communicated with the University Center Manager to facilitate renovations
- Grew club membership from 30 to 120 members
- Planned and executed over 10 events for club members such as an off-campus Bowling Night
The French Club
Communications Coordinator 2022-2023
President 2023-Present
University of Guelph
- Completed and submitted accreditation forms to maintain club status within the University
- Acquired over $700 in Student Life Enhancement and PDR Funding for events and club initiatives
- Worked alongside an executive team of 8 members to grow the club from just 8 members to over 110
- Attended bi-weekly meetings as the club's College of Arts Student Union representative
- With the assistance of the executive team and interns from France, I helped to plan and execute over 15 bilingual events on campus, including 3 interactive cooking classes
Orientation Week Advisory Committee (OWAC)
Volunteer, 2023-Present
University of Guelph
- Currently serving as a volunteer on the OWAC committee for Orientation Week at University of Guelph in the Fall of 2024 providing insight and suggestions to the Orientation-Week planners
10th International Conference on Second Language Pedagogy
Volunteer, Summer 2023
University of Guelph
- Completed 21 hours of volunteer work at the 10th International Conference on Second Language Pedagogy
- Provided AV and technical support to presenters and conference organizers at this two-day conference
- Worked with a team of volunteers to create social media content for the conference
- Was available to assist both French and English speaking conference-goers and presenters as needed
Timeline
Emergency Supply Teacher
Upper Grand District School Board
09.2022 - Current
Archival Research Assistant
University of Guelph
09.2021 - Current
Personal Shopper and Delivery Driver
Instacart
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - French Studies, Honors Program
University of Guelph
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