Ole Anderson
City of Toronto
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated instructor with extensive experience in diverse teaching environments and age groups. Experienced military marine technician with adaptability to varied cultures and work settings. Strong command of English language, both written and oral, at a university level. Committed to leveraging teaching skills to enhance the Japanese education system while fostering cultural understanding.
2
Languages
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Skills
Integrity and Commitment
Care/ Empathy
Reliability and Consistency
Coaching and Mentoring
Adaptability to change/ Open-mindedness
Strong communication skills
Professional and Respectful Demeanor
Always striving for improvement
Work History
Marine Technician
5 Years 11 Months- Lead members of a ship’s engineering team to operate, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, and structural systems on board military warships.
- Honour the principle of duty before self to serve Canada, collaborating with foreign militaries to strengthen international relations and enhance security for Canadians.
- Perform duties in physically demanding, high-stress environments to meet operational needs in peacekeeping, national defence, and humanitarian aid.
- Develop strong mechanical and problem‑solving skills while working as part of a highly integrated engineering team to inspect equipment, diagnose faults, perform repairs, and respond to engineering emergencies.
- Attend public events and uphold high standards of dress and deportment to foster public relations and maintain the reputation of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Senior Marine Engineering Instructor
2 Years- Lead mechanical and electrical engineering training for marine technicians to advance collective occupational proficiency and improve the engineering capabilities of the Royal Canadian Navy.
- Acquire and increase technical trade knowledge on a continuous basis, creating curriculum, lessons, teaching materials, and activities that remain current, are engaging, and train members effectively.
- Counsel and evaluate subordinates, providing constructive feedback to foster improvement and strategically assign leadership roles based on experience and rank.
- Act as a role model for junior members by setting a good example, using leadership styles most appropriate to the situation, and advocating for junior members to progress their careers.
- Establish and maintain a strong professional relationship with divisional personnel by remaining flexible, approachable, and invested to enhance effectiveness and cohesion in the division.
Guitar Instructor
2 Years 9 Months- Plan, organize, implement, and instruct guitar lessons that foster skill development for children, youth, and adults; allowing self-expression in a comfortable and safe environment.
- Develop and adapt lesson plans based on program curriculum to enhance student confidence and facilitate achievement of learning goals.
- Deliver ongoing feedback and utilize visual demonstrations with verbal descriptions to address diverse learning styles.
- Arrive early to prepare necessary equipment and supplies so lessons run smoothly and participants have access to all required learning aids.
- Ensure quality in planning and delivery of music programs by implementing principles of Healthy Child Development (A Caring Leader, Friends, Play, Mastery, and Participation).
Piano Instructor
4 Years 6 Months- Teach piano lessons for children, youth, adults, and older adults in private lessons and large class formats.
- Invest time and attention in each student equitably, providing tailored accommodations based on individual learning abilities.
- Maintain open communication with parents to share progress, collaborate to address learning challenges, and guide future steps in their child’s musical journey.
- Adapt teaching style to align with students' learning styles, soliciting feedback throughout the session to enhance lesson quality and engagement.
- Practice and continuously improve musical ability and knowledge outside of lessons to maintain skills and discover evolving teaching techniques that enhance the quality of piano lessons.
Tennis Coach
2 Months- Created a fun, active, and instructive environment for children to learn tennis, enhancing interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- Enhanced physical fitness and guided children and youth to reach their potential on and off the court, contributing to a stronger, healthier local community.
- Provided active feedback during lessons to help participants develop proper hitting form and identify areas of improvement.
- Implemented safe sport policies to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants to have fun and gain confidence in their tennis abilities.
Ice-skating Instructor
5 Years- Coordinate with a skate team to provide high-quality lessons that help participants improve their skating skills.
- Evaluate participants throughout the session using formal evaluations and providing timely feedback to help them improve.
- Encourage students to persevere through learning challenges, fostering resilience and boosting self-confidence.
- Create a fun and safe learning environment for children by having a positive attitude during lessons, and using creative teaching techniques such as games, song, and dance to make classes more engaging.
- Monitor safety of skaters by ensuring they have the proper equipment and addressing unsafe behaviour to prevent injury.
Pool Manager
5 Years 1 Month- Manage the administration and operation of the pool, leading staff to deliver high-quality aquatic programs that enhance community engagement.
- Act as the most knowledgeable member of the team with the ability to adapt quickly and direct staff during emergency situations to ensure the safety of all staff and participants.
- Ensure that staff and patrons are adhering to health and safety guidelines through education of the City of Toronto’s policies to ensure safety and enjoyment of programs.
- Communicate with supervisors to address issues, ensure facilities are well-equipped, and staff numbers are being met, to maintain smooth program operations.
- Promote mutual understanding when providing customer service and resolving client complaints by acting in ways befitting a civil servant, upholding the welcoming and inclusive reputation of City of Toronto recreation programs.
Swim Instructor
6 Years 4 Months- Provide high-quality swimming instruction, skill evaluation, supervision of the participants, accident prevention, rescue skills, public education and public relations.
- Ensure participant safety in the water by maintaining supervision of the class at all times.
- Build trust with students to help them gain confidence in their swimming ability, ability to learn new skills, and navigate uncertainty.
- Adapt to different pools, communities, staff teams, and environments (indoor/ outdoor) to teach effectively in any setting.
- Participate in ongoing training and meetings to enhance lifesaving techniques and instructional skills.
Additional Experience
- Leisure Skate Location Manager, City of Toronto
- Lifeguard, City of Toronto
- Ballot Deputy Returning Officer, Elections Canada
- Records Management, Toronto Police Service
- Aquatic Program Assistant, City of Toronto
- Assistant Skate Instructor, City of Toronto
- Rink Guard, City of Toronto
- TIFF Volunteer, Toronto International Film Festival
Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Performance
- Minor in Film Studies
- Minor in Media Studies
- Graduated with High Distinctions
- Aaron Jingyi Chen Memorial Award, 2025
- Aaron Jingyi Chen Memorial Award, 2024
- Dean’s list, 2025 - 2026
- Dean’s list, 2024 - 2025
- Dean’s list, 2023 - 2024
- Entrance scholarship, 2022
High School Diploma
- Ontario Scholar award
- Core French certificate
- Claude Watson Arts Program Honours certificate
- Honour roll, 2021-2022
- Honour roll, 2020-2021
- Honour roll, 2019-2020
Languages
English
French
Certification
- Principles of Healthy Child Development, HIGH FIVE
- Swim instructor
- Lifesaving instructor
- Emergency first aid instructor
- Tennis Canada Instructor Certification
- NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills
- National lifeguard
- Standard first aid & CPR C
- Basic Military Qualification
- Full driver’s license
Timeline
Senior Marine Engineering Instructor
Royal Canadian Navy
10.2024 - Current
Guitar Instructor
City of Toronto
01.2024 - Current
Piano Instructor
City of Toronto
04.2022 - Current
Tennis Coach
Philpott Children's Tennis
04.2022 - 06.2022
Ice-skating Instructor
City of Toronto
10.2021 - Current
Pool Manager
City of Toronto
09.2021 - Current
Marine Technician
Royal Canadian Navy (Canadian Armed Forces)
11.2020 - Current
Swim Instructor
City of Toronto
06.2020 - Current
University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Arts from Theatre And Performance
Earl Haig Secondary School
High School Diploma