Nicole Elyse Bernad

Objective/Profile
Obtain a position in a school setting as an educator in a school board
Education
University of Guelph-Humber- 2011 to current
University of Guelph
Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Mayfield Secondary School Graduate of 2011
Art student in the Dance Program
Work Experience
Garden Foods, Bolton
2011 to present
Cashier position
Continued experience in customer service, and on-going development of
teamwork skills
Holydays: Summer Camp, Holy Family Parish, Bolton
2012-2014
Day camp provided for elementary students grades one through six;
responsible for primary students (grades 1-3)
Led various activities throughout the day; helped organize weekly trips with
assigned group of campers
Field Experience
Field Placement Practicum, University of Guelph-Humber
2012-present
Continued progression towards set graduate requirements of completing hours
at various childcare centres
Create and implement weekly learning experiences for the children
Volunteer Experience
Edge: Youth Ministry, Holy Family Parish, Bolton
2012-present
Middle school youth program for students in grades six through eight
Currently assigned the role as an adult core member for grade seven students
Program provides opportunity for catechetical nights as well as social outings
in hopes to encourage students to grow closer with their faith
Youth Ministry Conference: Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Missisauga
2014
One day conference talking about how it is important to have youth ministry
programs in a parish for the youth to be involved in
Took place on October 28th, 2014
Adult core leaders from the Archdiocese of Toronto
Edge Summer Camp 2013: Youth Ministry, Halliburton, Ontario
2013
5 day overnight summer camp program for students in grades five through
eight

Held position as an adult leader; worked with students in grade seven from
various parishes
Camp experience provided an in-depth learning about faith life while having
fun completing various activities each day

Student Teacher, Mayfield Secondary School

2013
Assisted dance teacher with course material as well explaining assignments
and providing assistance when necessary
Contributed help with spring dance show by leading warm up exercises
Link Crew, Mayfield Secondary School
2010-2011
Scheduled activities each month for the new students to ensure that they kept
physically active
Encouraged students to take part in an exam preparation session; explained
the format of the exams and how to prepare for them
Grade 8 Orientation, Mayfield Secondary School
2010
Assisted with the registration and orientation of new students in September
2010
Assistant Dance Instructor, Joanne Chapman School of Dance, Bolton
2008 2010
Instructed and assisted students in the development of their skills within the
dance program
Community Involvement
Competitive Dancer, Joanne Chapman School of Dance, Bolton
Danced for 13 years, 9 of which were competitive
Competed at the National level in Florida, and Myrtle Beach; won various
awards
Playschool, Course: Issues in Human Growth, Mayfield Secondary School
2011
Offered various activities to toddlers that were age appropriate and appealing
to children
Provided me the opportunity to deal directly with children, and to gain
exposure to the preliminary concepts within the field of teaching
Holydays: Summer Camp, Holy Family Parish, Bolton
2011
As a Volunteer I assisted campers grades one through six in various activities
within the sessions
Lead dance periods with all grade levels
Certification
Canadian Red Cross- First Aid
2011
Received completion of Standard First Aid Level C
Ontario Scholar, Mayfield Secondary School
2011
Received certification in achieving final average of above 80% in six grade
12 courses

Thomas Bonnici Memorial Scholarship, Mayfield Secondary School

2011
Received a scholarship for pursuing Early Childhood Education in post
secondary
Regional Arts Program Letter of Completion
2011
Received letter of arts program upon completion of the 2011 school year in
the dance program
BATD- British Association Teaching Degree
2009
Received teachers certificate in dance under the direction of Joanne Chapman
References will be provided upon request.