Victoria Turgeon
Kakabeka Falls,ON
Summary
Skilled outdoor worker with experience in trail maintenance, yard maintenance, water safety and visitor education. Experienced in outdoor recreation including canoeing, swimming, backpacking, camping and plant and animal identification. Reliable and adaptable, capable of responding effectively to dynamic challenges in natural environments. Loves the outdoors. Professional educator with experience in creating engaging lesson plans and ensuring comprehensive understanding of material.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - Music
Self-employed
09.2023 - Current
- Managed a studio of 30 students.
- Monitored student progress to adapt instruction and meet individual challenges.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively.
Greenhouse Worker
Pine View Nurseries
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
- Improved overall greenhouse efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Yard Maintenance Worker
Self-employed
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Operated various yard maintenance equipment including lawn mowers and weed whackers effectively.
- Enhanced property appearance by performing regular yard maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, weeding and debris removal.
Gymnastics Coach
Giant Gymnastics
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Volunteer
Coldwater Foundation
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Co-lead children's outdoor camps that taught water safety, shelter building, campfire cooking and canoe rescues and paddling.
- Co-lead overnight canoe trips.
- Maintained and cleaned operational facilities to serve program needs.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB06-2023
Skills
- Outdoor recreation
- Grounds maintenance
- Weather preparedness
- Trail maintenance
- Outdoor education
- Plant, animal and bird identification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Backpacking and hiking
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Camping
- Running
- Playing sports
- Reading
- Looking at the stars and learning about constellations
- Outdoor recreation
- Baking
- Team Sports
- Swimming
- Road Trips
- Creative Writing
Timeline
Greenhouse Worker
Pine View Nurseries
05.2024 - 09.2024
Teacher - Music
Self-employed
09.2023 - Current
Yard Maintenance Worker
Self-employed
06.2020 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Coldwater Foundation
06.2019 - 08.2019
Gymnastics Coach
Giant Gymnastics
09.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Music - Music
University of Manitoba
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