Jennifer L. Vaughan
519-495-7404
8 Windmill Place, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 6V9
Education History
- Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario May 2014
- BA in Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario 2013
- OSSD, St. Mary Catholic Secondary
Work Experience
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Head camp counselor at Western University Basketball Sport Camp – 20102013
Head camp counselor at Spartan Basketball Camp – 2011-2013
Head female camp counselor at Belleville Spirits Basketball Camp – 20122013
Painter at Bill Vaughan Painting Corporation – 2009-2013
Head camp counselor at Western University Sports Camp – 2010
Western University Event Staff Member – 2009-2010
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I have developed a very strong ability to effectively work with others in
groups and teams though my work experiences.
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As a head camp counselor for many years, I was responsible for the
organization of the daily events in the camp and overseeing the health
and safety of all staff and campers and maintained constant
communication with parents.
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Effectively designed and implemented specific recreational and physical
activity programs for youth.
Related Experience and Community Outreach
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Teacher candidate at Western University
Volunteer coaching two varsity school teams and holding individual skill
development sessions for basketball students.
Successfully completed first six-week teaching practicum placement at
Regina Mundi Catholic Secondary School – 2013-14
Enjoyed working in the social environment and created very positive rapport
with the faculty and staff.
Observed and instructed two Grade 9 Issues in Canadian Geography classes
(CGC1P and CGC1D) and a Grade 11 Travel and Tourism class (CGC30).
Currently completing second six-week teaching practicum placement at John
Paul II Catholic Secondary School.
Observing and instructing two Group Fitness classes and one Exercise
Science class.
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Currently implementing a unit plan based on incorporating physical activity
and movement towards building a healthy lifestyle following aspects
outlined in the curriculum.
Currently implementing a unit for Group Fitness with a focus on recreation
and physical activity and movement.
Incorporating numerous teaching strategies and formative assessment
strategies for individual differences and IEP accommodations.
This placement actively incorporates my passion for teaching, physical
activity, and working with youth by designing and implementing physical
education programs that support a happy, healthy lifestyle.
Participated in parent teacher interviews.
Ontario Ministry Guided Embracing Diversity Certificate 2014.
Ontario Ministry directed Building Futures Program 2014.
Volunteer athlete at the Thames Valley Children Center – “We’re AllStars” Day working with disabled children – February 2014
TIDP U12 Ontario Basketball Development Program – Head Coach 2013
Accomplishments
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Volunteer at John Paul II Catholic Secondary School – Individual skill
development with female basketball players
Captain and MVP of Western University’s Women’s Varsity Basketball team –
2010-2014
Canadian Interuniversity Athletics All-Canadian First team – 2014
Ontario University Athletics Player of the Year - 2014
Canadian Interuniversity Athletics All-Canadian Second team – 2013
4x Ontario University Athletics All-Star team 2010-2014
Rogers Sports Celebrity Sports Dinner – 2014
Volunteer Thames Valley Children Center “We’re All Stars” Day - 2014
TIDP U12 Ontario Basketball Development Program – Head Coach 2013
Head Camp Counselor at Sport Western Basketball Camps - Responsible for
the coordination and organization of several camp counselors of daily camp
activities for forty campers age 7 to 13. Motivated campers to engage in
physical activity and used various strategies to modify drills for children of
all skill level.
Leslie Petter Memorial Scholarship Award Recipient - 2012
Volunteered at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, Hamilton, Ontario Observed and instructed two Grade 9 female Health and Physical Education
classes at St. Mary Catholic Secondary, Hamilton, ON in May and June 2012. A
variety of learning strategies were used to engage students (formative
assessments – mind maps, gallery walks, etc. during health). Used
differentiated instruction to reach every students needs. Developed a rapport
with staff and students.
References
Therese Quigley Director of Sports and Recreation at Western University London,
Ontario Email: tquigley@uwo.ca London, ON 2014
Rob Angione Teacher Regina Mundi Catholic Secondary School Phone: Email:
London, ON 2014
Charlene Camillo
Teacher
Saunders Secondary School Phone: (519) 494-8330
Email: c.camillo@tvdsb.on.ca London, ON 2014
Steph Barrie
Queen’s University Men’s Basketball Kingston, Ontario
(613) 6507861 Email: qmbball@queensu.ca Kingston, ON 2014