Cover Letter and Resume

Lindsay Rogers

23 Ortman Bay

Regina, SK

S4T 7C6

(C) 536-6821

University of Regina – Faculty of Education

ECOMP 355

3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK
S4S 0A2

· To acquire the opportunity to be able to apply my skills effectively. To learn more important skills that may further myself in life in becoming an educator in the Catholic School system.

EDUCATION

· High school graduate of Michael A. Riffel High School

· Currently a second year student at the University of Regina in the Faculty of Education

WORK EXPERIENCE

· April 2008 – June 2008

Held a temporary I.A. 2 contract for the Regina Catholic School system at St. Joan of Arc School in Tricia Grant’s Grade 1/2 classroom

· April 2008 – Present

Currently an I.A. substitute for the Regina Catholic School system

· February 2007 – Present

Substitute Youth Programs/Kiddie Kare Worker at the YMCA of Regina

· September 30, 2006 – January 31^st, 2007

Personal Caregiver for the elderly residents at Acaster Place Personal Care Home

· November 30, 2004 – June 26^th, 2006

Worker at Tim Horton’s

· September 2002 – June 2003

Coach at the Queen City Kinsmen Gymnastics Center in Regina

· January 2001 – June 2003

Coach in Training at the Queen City Kinsmen Gymnastics Center in Regina

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

· Completed my field work experience at Dieppe Elementary School for my EPS 100 University Course

· Michael A. Riffel High School graduate (honors)

· Completed 100+ hours for a youth internship at St. Joan of Arc Elementary School Elementary School. This was in regards to my Work Experience class at Michael A. Riffel High School

· Received up to my NLS in lifeguard training as well as my YMCA Swim Instructor Course during the Winter and Spring seasons of 2004

INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES

· Dancing · Vocalization · Fine Arts · Swimming

· Gymnastics · Soccer · Reading · Board Games

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

· Typing · Knowledge of PC’s, using both Lotus and Microsoft software

· Independent · Service attitude

· Responsible · Effective communication skills

· Leadership qualities · Works well with individuals of all ages

· Hard Working · Able to teach children various skills

· Optimistic · Experience in organizing

· Compassionate

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

• February 2008 – Present
  • Holy Trinity Church: currently involved with youth group and drama as a casual helper
• September 2003 – Present
  • Holy Trinity Church: currently involved with children’s liturgy as a substitute
• Sept 2004 – Present
  • St. Joan of Arc Elementary School: currently involved in working with the students that need extra help in learning different skills such as reading, spelling, and math
• Sept. 2002 – June 2006
  • Jean Vanier: Through my Michael A. Riffel High School I swam at different time points throughout the school year with mentally handicapped individuals

• Sept. 2002 – June 2006
  • ACTION: Through Michael A. Riffel High School I helped organize various events that helped raise money for many different charity organizations

• Fall 2005
  • Queen City Marathon: helped at the finishing line and cleaning up

· November 2000 – Present

• • Regina YMCA: helped correct and teach children a number of different swimming skills
  • Helped out at a life guarding competition as a victim
  • Help out at random family events for parents and their children to have fun at

REFERENCES

· Available Upon Request