Alexandra Baynes

54 Glenrill Place
Ottawa Ontario K2M 2T5
Phone: (613)-914-3349
Email: alex_baynes@hotmail.ca
Education

Outdoor Adventure Program

Algonquin College, Pembroke, ON
Holy Trinity Catholic High school
Specialist High Skills Major in Social Justice

2013- Present
2007-2013

Certifications

Level one CSIA ski instructor

Leave no trace master educator
Wilderness First Responder (80 hours)
Rescue Canada- Swift Water Rescue Operations
C.P.M.B.G.A- Assistant Mountain Bike Tour guide
Leave No Trace Canada
Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Skills Instructor Tandem
Ice Safety
High Five Principals of Healthy Child Development
Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities Training
WHMIS
Abuse awareness and reporting

Occupational Health and Safety Training

Making Ethical Decisions
Conflict resolution
Grant proposal writing

2015
pending
2014
2013
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2014
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2012
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2012
2011

Volunteer/Work Experience
JEDI Mentor

College ambassador

Role model for 1st year students

Lead seminars/workshops for students

Schoolyard Greening Intern

Create and lead workshops for children with Nature Deficit disorder

Help design natural play spaces for children

Mountain Equipment Co-op

2015

2015

2014

Help members get the gear and advice that they need to do various outdoors activities

Communicate in a professional manner to members

Aid in gear fitting

Aid in the up-keep of the store

Camp Councilor (City of Ottawa)

2013
Mlack Arena, summer employment June-August

2011,

Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts, lead groups and individuals in
recreational or leisure programs

Plan and carry out recreational activities, provide emergency first aid

Understand principles of group dynamics, mediate disputes

Program Leader (City of Ottawa)

20112013
Roche Carrier Elementary School
Supervise children at a variety of ages, while providing them fun recreational activities
Plan and program activities and crafts
Gymnastics Instructor
Plan and carry out gymnastics lessons for children ages 3-12
Assist in skill development

2011-2013

Teen Night Leader

Mentor teens with disabilities
Mediate disputes

2013

Leadership Camp Leader

2012
Nominated for outstanding leadership abilities
Mentor and lead other leadership campers with an organized lesson/activity
Citizens For Public Justice CO-OP
Assisted in writing Grant proposals
Assisted in organizing fundraisers/conferences

2011

Training & experience

Whitewater raft guide training with Esprit Rafting, and Wilderness tours
Sea kayak expedition in Georgian Bay (participated in leading & navigation using
nautical charts)
Cycle tour trip through Quebec & Ottawa (participated in leading group)
Interested in whitewater kayaking, snowboarding/skiing, Nordic skiing, road cycling,
hiking and climbing, singing and performing

References on request