DAWSON GORMAN

INFO

Address

3069 Rose Hill Rd., Knutsford, V0E2A0, Canada

Phone

(250) 819-2839

Email

gormand11@mytru.ca

LANGUAGES

English and French

CORE SKILLS

  • Extensive experience in working with and ensuring the safety of children and animals
  • Effective time management and organizational skills through education and coordination of groups
  • Enhanced interpersonal skills from volunteering in a variety of community roles

Profile

  • Experience in leading and presenting educational activities to students in an enjoyable manner
  • Passionate about sharing my love of animals with children and teaching them about animal welfare issues
  • Certified in pet first aid and background with keeping myself and others safe around animals
  • Class 5 Driver’s License

EDUCATION

THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY, BACHELOR OF EDUCATION, KAMLOOPS (2019 – PRESENT)
  • Play Is The Way Professional Learning Workshop – Learned about the personal and social capabilities of primary school students
THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY, GENERAL STUDIES, KAMLOOPS (2016 – 2019)
  • Specialization in biology and sociology
SOUTH KAMLOOPS SECONDARY, FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM, DOUBLE DOGWOOD DIPLOMA, KAMLOOPS (2011 – 2016)
  • DELF B1 – official qualification awarded by the French Ministry of Education to independent speakers of French at the independent level

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DAYCARE ATTENDANT, WE LOVE DOGS, KAMLOOPS (2017 – PRESENT)
  • Maintain the safety and well-being of the dogs by monitoring their stress levels and being aware of their behavior
  • Communicate effectively with management regarding issues with the dogs to ensure a positive atmosphere in the work-place
LABOURER, IRONSIDE ROOFING, KAMLOOPS (2013 – 2017)
  • Supported the work the journeyman roofers by delivering necessary tools, assisting placing appropriate material, and cleaning the area
  • Operated effectively in a dynamic environment by listening to instructions and performing accurate duties
SALESPERSON, TOYS R US, KAMLOOPS (2015 – 2016)
  • Demonstrated patience and composure with customers by helping them find products and greeting them when they entered the store
  • Ensured a clean and organized work space by assisting in the store after closing and stocking shelves with appropriate merchandise

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT, SD73, KAMLOOPS (2018-2019)
  • Assisted the classroom teacher with delivering lessons, keeping the students on-task, and providing encouragement to students who required additional help
  • Motivate students to complete assignments and activities in class by answering their questions and providing a safe and engaging learning environment
DOG-WALKER, SPCA, KAMLOOPS (2015 – 2017)
  • Provided adequate exercise to the dogs and established a positive relationship with animals in my care
  • Recorded the animal’s behaviour with me to guarantee the safety of myself, the animals, and other volunteers who interacted with the dogs