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Rory Whalen-Edwards

Whitby

Summary

Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Mgmt/Math Educator

Nova Scotia Math Circles
01.2025
  • Part of team invited into elementary schools to provide fun, challenging, problem solving activities for students
  • Skillfully engage students to maximize their participation & interest
  • Provide feedback & expertise to improve the program
  • Develop new, exciting puzzles, games, & activities for future visits

Quantum Computing Research Assistant

Dalhousie University
01.2023
  • Explore the untapped possibilities of processing power of quantum computers in collaboration with a team of innovators
  • Attend team meetings to evaluate & provide constructive feedback to improve research outcomes
  • Learn new ways of representing Quantum circuits graphically to simplify calculations in order to improve efficiency
  • Create & deliver informative presentations to share my findings with the rest of the team

Lifeguard/Assistant Pool Manager

Carcross Recreation Board
01.2021
  • Maintain the chemical balance of the pool to ensure a safe swimming environment
  • Introduce and schedule programming for the pool and its patrons
  • Market pool programs and events to increase community involvement and attendance

Warehouse Picker

Loblaws
01.2020
  • Precisely prepare orders for grocery stores
  • Effectively plan & stack pallets so that they are structurally sound & do not topple over during transport
  • Safely & skillfully operate necessary equipment & machinery
  • Available to perform first aid if necessary & respond well to stressful situations

Sales Associate/Trainer

Gem Car
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide personal one on one training for shop owners & managers
  • Assist companies in transition & implementation of new software system
  • Assist owners in discovering ideal configurations that meet their specific shop needs
  • Proactively offer problem solving support & conflict resolution
  • Pursue creative solutions to limitations within the system to provide companies with alternatives that meet their requirements

Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

City of Oshawa
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Strategically respond to all safety concerns
  • Confidently perform first aid as needed & respond well to stressful situations
  • Plan & execute fun, engaging lesson plans that teach important lifesaving skills
  • Provide great customer service when interacting with parents & managing any concerns
  • Skillfully adapt lessons to meet the needs of each individual
  • Build & sustain “team” relationships with coworkers

Team Member

Tim Hortons
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Efficiently resolve customer concerns
  • Establish & sustain relationships with both customers & staff
  • Productively navigate stressful environments to ensure timely accurate service
  • Consistently monitor all zones to ensure prompt service
  • Strict adherence to health & safety regulations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics/Math Double major

Dalhousie University
Halifax

High School Diploma -

Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute (ACVI)
Whitby, ON
06-2019

Skills

  • Polite, respectful & approachable
  • Strong collaborative & interpersonal skills
  • Outgoing natural leader
  • Problem solver who devises creative & reasonable solutions
  • Determined, strives to achieve goals
  • Hard worker who thrives under pressure
  • Exceptionally responsible & mature
  • Extremely punctual & dependable

Certification

  • 2022 Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED - Lifesaving Society
  • 2022 NLS - Lifesaving Society
  • 2022 Red Cross WSI - Red Cross
  • 2022 Lifesaving Instructor - Lifesaving Society
  • 2022 Emergency FA Instructor - Lifesaving Society

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
German
Elementary

Timeline

Program Mgmt/Math Educator

Nova Scotia Math Circles
01.2025

Sales Associate/Trainer

Gem Car
01.2024 - Current

Quantum Computing Research Assistant

Dalhousie University
01.2023

Lifeguard/Assistant Pool Manager

Carcross Recreation Board
01.2021

Warehouse Picker

Loblaws
01.2020

Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

City of Oshawa
01.2016 - 01.2018

Team Member

Tim Hortons
01.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Physics/Math Double major

Dalhousie University

High School Diploma -

Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute (ACVI)

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