DOMINIQUE PATNAIK

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

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• Knowledge and experience with planning, implementing, and adapting education plans through teacher’s college and practicums

• An understanding of how to communicate with, and adapt environments and programs for people with different needs obtained through volunteering with a person living with a disability, and by assisting the recreation department of a long term care facility

• Valid Standard First Aid, CPR C, and Police Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector

• Obtained bilingual certificate (French) in high school

• Showed exceptional communication and collaborative skills as a supervisor and as a student teacher

• Demonstrated outstanding research and supervising skills as a supervisor

• Established positive relationships with different groups through my roles as a supervisor and as a student teacher

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Camp Counsellor                                                                                     July 2017 – August 2017

Ottawa, ON

• Responsible for supervising up to 12 campers, ages 5 – 12, on and off site, including use of public transportation

• Managed behaviours by working with campers to establish rules and consequences

• Planned activities on and off site such as beach days and fundraisers

 

Team Manager                                                                                        May 2017 – August 2017

Soccer Association, Ottawa, ON

• Worked with players, ages 8-10, to help develop soccer skills and as social skills

• Assisted coaches with running of drills and games, and set up/take down of equipment

• Ensured safety of players by monitoring weather, giving clear instructions, assessing injured players, and communicating to parents

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Tutor                                                                                                    January 2016 – August 2016

Ottawa, ON

• Developed learning activities (including play-based) in English and French for students from kindergarten to grade 5 to work on math and literacy skills

• Worked with an adult English language learner to develop language skills

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Body Care Leader and Supervisor                                                        May 2008 – August 2016

Retail Store, Ottawa, ON

• Responsible for performance of entire department, including supervision of employees

• Communicated with suppliers and maintained good rapports with representatives

• Performed opening and closing manager duties (keyholder)

• Maintained great customer relationships and loyalty

• Researched new products, trends and customer requests. Used information to order suitable new stock and priced items appropriately

• Merchandised items and planned displays

• Communicated with suppliers and maintained good rapports with representatives

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Front Line/Grocery/Fresh Foods Associate                                    June 2003 – May 2008

Retail Store, Ottawa, ON

• Processed customers through cash tills, and performed customer returns

• Answered the phone and directed customers to products

• Handled customer complaints and inquiries

• Provided courteous advice to customers regarding product decisions

• Stocked, faced and cleaned shelves

• Filled in for numerous department leaders as required

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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Primary and Junior Teacher - practicums

Elementary School, Ottawa, ON                                  September 2016 – April 2017

Elementary School, Ottawa, ON                             September 2017 – January 2018

• Taught language, drama, and math in grades 4 – 6; and arts, math, science, religion, and physical education in grade 1

• Developed leadership skills by facilitating the implementation of an organic garden and organization curriculum-based garden workshops

• Demonstrated a dedication to the school community by assisting with extra-curricular activities including soccer, volleyball, ME to WE club, fundraising, knitting club, and food drives

• Established a positive classroom environment by creating engaging lessons; enforcing rules and appropriate consequences; and developing positive relationships with students, parents, and staff

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EDUCATION

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Bachelor of Education, Primary and Junior Division                         September 2016 – Present

University of Ottawa, ON

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Bachelor of Arts, Combined Honours in English and History          September 2004 – April 2008

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

• Graduated with Highest Honours Distinction

• Achieved Dean’s Honour List distinction in 2005, 2006, 2007

• Awarded numerous scholarships based on academic excellence

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VOLUNTEER WORK

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Volunteer                                                                                                          June 2016 – Present

Elementary School, Ottawa, ON                                                 

• Assisted various teachers with classroom set up and clean up, classroom management, assisted small groups in learning, supervised groups of up to five children on field trips

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Advocate                                                                                                  November 2014 – Present

Ottawa, ON

• Provided friendship to a person living with a disability

• Taught life and social skills, such as using public transportation and financial literacy

 

Volunteer                                                                                   November 2014 – November 2015

Long Term Care Facility, Ottawa, ON

• Assisted the recreation department in activities and helped  residents to and from events

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Volunteer                                                                                              winter 2007 – spring 2008

Elementary School, Ottawa, ON

• Helped set up, supervise, and lead children in activities; administrative duties