Xena Bancroft
Teacher.Xena@gmail.com
3858 Champlain
Bourget, ON
Canada
K0A 1E0
Home: 613-487-3091
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OBJECTIVE: To eventually work in developing countries to encourage self-sustaining economies
EDUCATION
Post-Secondary
Carleton University, Ottawa Ontario
Honors Bachelor of Art –completed April 2008
Major- Anthropology (4 years honors program)
Minor- Sociology
Secondary Education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - June 2003
Ecole Secondaire de Plantagenet, Plantagenet Ontario
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Skills and Qualification
• Fluently bilingual in English and French
• TESOL/TESL Teacher Training Certification, Oxford Seminars
• Certificate Junior Leader Training, City of Ottawa
• Certificate Leadership in Training, City of Ottawa
• First Aid/CPR
• Exceptional work performance and reliable
• Great communication skills
• Professional conduct
• Honest and creative
Computer Skills
Basic knowledge of Spreadsheets: MS Excel/Quattro Pro
Internet: Explorer, Netscape, HTML, Firefox, webpage creation
Multimedia Presentation: Power Point and Corel Presentations
WORK/ VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
CASCA ( The Canadian Anthropology Society/ Société Canadienne D¡¯Anthropologie)
Spring 2008
Working at CASCA I assisted in the event planning. I also aided in registration and the confirmation of guest. As a CASCA volunteer I helped guest navigate through the campus and assisted Academics with any technical difficulties they might have encountered while doing their presentation. The position was meet with praise by the Local Organizing Committee for CASCA 2008, who stated that our role as volunteers was a great example of pleasantness, competence and graciousness.
Rockland Youth Center
Center Supervisor 2004 to 2008
As a Youth Center Supervisor my responsibilities include record handling, organizing daily inventory and most importantly insuring the safety and entertainment of the youth coming in and out of the center. Also preformed filling,data entry and event planning. This position has improved my interpersonal skills and enhanced my ability to work with people.
ESSO Station Bourget
Gas Station Attendant 2002-2003
As a gas stations attendant, I gained client service experience, inventory management, organizational and time management skills. In this position, I learned basic car care and was able to provide advice to customers. My responsibilities included handling and accounting for large amounts of money, customer service, selling and marketing products.
Camp Adventure Bourget
Camp Counsellor Summer 2002
As a camp counsellor, I ensured the safety of children ages 4-11 as well as kept entertained. The activities created for the children were based on principles of respect for other, recreation and education. Duties included creating games, craft, and scheduling and managing events.
Le Chatel Restaurant Bourget
Waiter 2001-2002
I started my position at le Chatel as a ¡°bus boy¡±, this position required me to ensure that the kitchen area was easily accessible for cooks and waiters to perform their tasks. Due to my hard work I was asked to become a waiter. This position refined my interpersonal and management skills. My duties included client service with emphasis on providing a comfortable environment for the clients.
Francophonie en couleurs
Art and craft booth 2000
Worked at the Arts and crafts booths established for Franco-Ontario primary students. I created crafts with a Franco-Ontarian theme and encouraged pride in bilingualism.
Excellent reference upon request
