Head of Department for Applied Design Skills and Technology
MYP Design & Technology Educator

Southpointe Academy
2020 - present

Fraser Academy
2018 - 2020 (2 years)

Educational Technology & Design Integrator

  • Collaborated, coached, and developed Grade 2 to 6 teachers on the BC ADST curriculum

  • Planned and delivered professional development for Junior School teachers on cross-curricular projects and activities

  • Taught lessons focused on raising technology competency for studentswith Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities (LD)

  • Taught concepts around technology literacy, technology history,
    fundamentals of using the Internet, and computational thinking

  • Taught usage around design tools such as design process and thinking, user experience, interface design, and technologies such as Google Suites, and introductory programming in Scratch

  • Trained and provided Pro-D to teachers on different software and platforms to help them adjust to online teaching

    Key Achievements:

  • Organized and executed a student based campaign to redesign the school’s play space. Won Bronze in CASE VIII Awards

  • Created and organized the first Junior School ADST cross-curricular focused Winter Market, raising over $3000 in 2 hours.

Community Engagement Manager

  • Created print and digital communications for recruitment, events, and outreach

  • Organized fundraising, networking and community events

  • Cultivated Donors

    Key Achievements:

  • Organized and executed an integrated media campaign for #SaveClarkPark. The initiative raised $350,000 and won Silver in CASE VIII Awards

  • Consulted with educators on the type of equipment Stratford Hall's IDEA Lab (Innovation, Design, Engineering, and Arts Lab) would need. Developed the information packages that helped raise the final $150,000to help build Stratford Hall’s IDEA Lab

  • Launched afterschool program on Design and Technology that reached waitlist status within first day of registration - www.HelloDesignKids.com

Stratford Hall IB World School
2016 - 2018 (2 years)

Hello Design
2015 - 2016

Founder
www.HelloDesignKids.com

• Created educational STEAM, introduction to technology, and design programs for students grades 1 - 6. Hello Design’s goal is to teach children through imagination, exploration and active play.
• Organized and developed all print and digital communications and marketing materials
• Managed, trained, and delegated tasks to Program Assistants
• Developed and executed budgeting plans

Advisor, Recruiter, Community Engagement
2013 - 2016

• Advised current and prospective students on the academic requirements of the School of Interactive Arts & Technology (SIAT)
• Inform prospective students, parents, counselors, and industry about SFU and SIAT
• Design print and digital promotional materials for prospective students, parents, events
• Organize networking and community events
• Design layout and content for the undergraduate web page
• Represent SFU, SIAT and FCAT at international conferences as a recruiter for prospective students and industry connections
• Developed content and designed presentations for recruitment events
• Provided students with academic, career, and professional advise through various communication methods including in person meetings and email
• Attended and presented at high school and post secondary domestic and international recruitment events
• Interpreted and informed students on SFU policy including withdrawals, appeals, academic dishonesty, and transfers
• Referred students to the appropriate resources and opportunities on campus including Health and Counseling services and Co-operative Education

Event & Marketing Coordinator
2012 - 2013
• Organize networking and community events
• Developed content and designed promotional and event materials
• Coordinated and trained volunteers
• Organize and plan student projects and presenters
• Communicate with the media, faculty, industry members, venue coordinators, catering and IT services
• Develop event activities
• Lead and work collaboratively with an event planning committee
• Planned events such as SFU Surrey Open House, SFU Open House, SIAT Mixer, SIAT Jam, SIAT Showcase, Industry and Faculty Luncheons, and High School Recruitment Events

Communications & Marketing Assistant
2012 - 2013

Graphic Designer
2010 - 2013
• Developed & designed promotional print & web materials for recruitment & events

Simon Fraser University
2010 - 2016 (6 years)

Professional Skating Coach
2010 - 2019

• Supervised and led 7 coaches by creating and executing lessons plans
• Develop fun & engaging programs to teach 3 to 7 year olds the fundamental skills of skating
• Coach students ages 3 to 18 different skill levels ranging from figure skating fundamentals to elite
• Recruit potential talent & communicate with parents
• Train & educate Program Assistants & Junior coaches on how to coach Off-Ice & On-Ice training sessions
• Choreographed programs for junior to senior level skaters
• Developed & designed promotional & informational materials and forms

Tiny Tots Coordinator
2013 - 2015
• Create fun and active programs to help develop children ages 3 to 7 the fundamental skills of ice skating. These programs include teaching students how to balance and move on the ice while pretending to be different characters and going on a variety of imaginative adventures.
• Lead and train junior and program assistants on how and what to teach.

Skate Canada
Sungod Skating Club
2010 - 2019

Marketing Coordinator & Educator

Bricks 4 Kids
2015 (1 year)

Head Coach - Richmond Figure Skating
2002 - 2012 (10 years)

• Taught the technical foundations of figure skating to people with mental disabilities from ages ranging from toddler to adult
• Choreographed skating program for the athletes that were competing at competitions
• Co-ordinate volunteers by educating and explaining to them the progressions of the skills they needed to teach for that day

Team Coach - Canada Winter Games
2006 - 2007

• A nine day event that took place in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Learned to work in coordination with other team coaches
• Coached and kept track of athletes’ eating & sleeping habits while preparing them for competition
• Was responsible for mentoring and guiding Team BC, throughout the entire event
• Create a fun, engaging, and supportive environment for all athletes

Head Coach - BC Winter Games
2005 - 2006

• Coached and kept track of athletes’ eating & sleeping habits while preparing them for competition
• Was responsible for mentoring and guiding Zone 4 (Athletes from Lower Mainland BC), throughout the entire event
• Create a fun, engaging, and supportive environment for all athletes

Special Olympics
2002 - 2012 (10 years)