Mrs. Michelle Searles ECEM, BRE September 6, 2010


Ajax, ON
905-427-3493

Objectives:

I am in the process of training for the next step as to what other opportunities might be granted for me to continue to learn and excel at relational skills in helping young adults, youth, children and families/or parents.

Education
2004-2009
● Bachelor of Religious Education Degree
Tyndale UC and Seminary
Toronto, ON

2007
● CPR (A) Certificate
St. John’s Ambulance First Aid/CPR
Markham, ON

2004
● ESL Curriculum Certificate
Hope for Toronto-English Language Ministry
Toronto, ON

1999-2000
● Early Childhood Education Montessori Diploma
Montessori Centre International
Toronto, ON

2001
● CPR (C) Certificate
St. John’s Ambulance First Aid/CPR
Markham, ON

2001
● Health & Food Safety Certificate
York Region Health & Safety
Markham, ON

1996
● CPR (C) Certificate
St. John’s Ambulance First Aid/CPR
Durham, ON
Experience
July 2009-Present
The Gathering Place Church Pickering, ON
● Secretary/Reception:
Administrative duties, filing, Microsoft, database, excel, power-point, publisher, assist in booking facilities, administer and organize in Sunday order of services, and other general secretarial/receptionist duties

2008-2009
Trillium School Unionville, ON
● Head Teacher:
SK and Grade 1 Supervisor: Organize and conduct teacher meetings, prepare and organize curriculum, organize and conduct teacher/parent interviews and meetings
2000-2009
● Teacher:
Preschool and Grade 1, duties mentioned above, and assist with meetings with head teacher and director of division
● Visual (Board) Coordinator:
organize and develop creative ideas to design school visuals, coordinate and facilitate art visuals, dates and events with classroom teachers and students
● Visual Arts Teacher:
Grade 1-3, drawing and sketching techniques with pencil, pastel, conte, and charcoal mediums

2000
Sunrise Montessori Private School Unionville, ON
● Primary French Teacher and Supply Teacher:
Taught JK to Grade 3, basic salutations and vocabulary in the French language; assist teach English, Math, and Geography for Grade 1-5

1999-2000
Armadale Montessori School DayCare Markham, ON
● Assistant Teacher:
Pre-School to Grade 1, facilitate and help organize daily schedules, events, observation reports, and meetings

1992
Scarborough Town Centre Play Daycare Centre
● Jr. Assistant Supervisor:
Supervise Children ages 2 –12 years, help organize schedules and events
Skills/Interests/Awards
2010
Participant at Excel 1 & Excel 2 Worshops Education offered by 'Durham College'

2009-Present
Small Group Youth Pastor/Leader/Counselor, Worship Dance Coordinator/Choreographer for Women, Young Adults, and Youth, Small Group Family and Women's Pastor/Leader, School of Ministry Assistant Leader/Facilitator

2009
Participant in the Women's NEXTLevel Leadership Conference Workshop hosted by 'Tyndale UC' & 'NEXTLevel Leadership'

2008 & 2009
Participant in Leadership Conferences/Workshops hosted by 'The Gathering Place' PPC

2008
Criminal Reference Check (Toronto Region)

2008
Craft Director for Summer Camp ages 5-12

2007-2008
Sunday School Teacher Grades 1-6

2007
Small Group Women's Pastor/Leader

2006-2008
Kids Camp Counselor and Craft Art Director

2000-2005
Preschool-High-school Educational Tutor and ESL Teacher

2002-2004
Children, Youth and Young Adult Worship Dance Coordinator/Choreographer

2004
Youth for Christ/Youth Unlimited –Teen Mothers Outreach Facilitator/Counselor
(Scarborough Location)

2000-2004
Kids Camp Counselor

2000-2003
VBS Kids Preschool Coordinator and Children’s Counselor

2000–2003
Neighbourhood Kids Bible Study Leader
(Bridletowne Community, Scarborough)

2000-2002
Kids Camp Preschool Coordinator and Counselor, Kids Outreach Facilitator/Leader
(Chester Lee, Scarborough)

2001
Criminal Reference Check (York Region)

1997-2000
Nursery, Toddler, Children’s Church Leader, Vacation Bible School Worker


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