Resume

• 2007

  Doctorate

  My dissertation work broke new ground in Canadian history

  examining wrestling's social significance in Western Canada from the Pre-Confederation period to the Great Depression. Key themes included wrestling's role in challenging and affirming public perceptions surrounding class

  ethnicity

  race

  masculinity and respectable public conduct in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Manitoba.

  History

  University of Waterloo

• 2005

  Master's Degree

  History

  Giant Weightlifting Club

  Argus newspaper

  Lakehead University

• 2003

  Bachelor of Education

  Education- Junior/Intermediate

  University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa

• 2002

  Personal Training

  Department of History

  Instructed and oversaw small group electronically-based learning sessions

  providing regular and clear feedback on participant progress and achievement \n\nLead seminar-based small group discussions on course materials

  facilitating individual knowledge development and ensuring the free and creative interchange of ideas \n\nAssessed undergraduate tests

  exams and essays

  providing clear and individualized analysis of student performance and recommendations for improvement \n\nUndertook self-directed research in numerous physical and electronic archives \n\nCarried out detailed record keeping and record organizing based upon research\n\nAnalysed

  summarized and presented research findings to field experts \n\nUsed computer applications including Microsoft Office

  Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant

  University of Waterloo

  Faculty of History

  Assessed undergraduate tests

  exams and essays

  providing clear

  individualized analysis and recommendations\n\nProvided instruction on proper essay writing and research methods\n\nSelf-directed research

  summary of source materials in written form

  and written record keeping

  Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant

  Lakehead University

  White River

  ON

  Managed the operations of my own small business on a day-today basis\n\nConducted basic fitness (PAR-Q) assessments on all clients\n\nDesigned and delivered individualized personal training programs to people of both sexes

  of various ages and with various fitness backgrounds

  interests and competencies\n\nMonitored and carefully analysed client progress and provided regular feedback to ensure progress toward long and short-term goals. \n\nProvided oral and written instruction in one-on-one and small group settings\n\nProvided training-related counselling related to personal fitness goals\n\nMotivated individuals to ensure positive a self-image and consistent application of training programs\n\nCreated and implemented new and innovative approaches to reaching client goals\n\nUndertook administrative bookkeeping and business record-keeping

  Personal Trainer Specialist

  Personal Training

  White River

  Ontario

  Instructed all core subjects at the Grades 7 and 8 level to a classroom of 23 students \n\nListened and effectively communicated with students to ensure a safe and positive classroom learning experience\n\nConducted individualized special education planning for students with multiple learning exceptionalities \n \nOversaw and coordinated the implementation of special education plans for students with Educational Assistants and school administration\n\nConsulted daily with students

  parents

  school administration and school support staff to ensure high quality education for students from multiple backgrounds and with various educational needs\n\nDesigned

  organized and implemented long-term and short term lesson and curriculum planning in multiple subject areas to ensure individual and organizational knowledge and skills\n\nCoordinated and supervised special events including fundraisers

  sports practices

  day and multi-day field trips\n\nMonitored and assisted students in one-on-one and group settings to ensure the inculcation of knowledge and skills\n\nConsistently provided clear and regular feedback on student performance to both the students and parents based upon provincially mandated expectations \n\nWorked closely with various organizations and individuals in the community to plan special classroom presentations and events \n\nKept detailed records and prepared formal/informal reports on student performance

  interaction with students

  and meetings/communications with parents\n\nInstructed using multiple learning modalities including math manipulatives and information and communications technology\n\nDemonstrated the ability to manage multiple projects at once and quickly adapt to changing circumstances in a dynamic work environment\n\nDemonstrated commitment to professional improvement through continuing education

  Teacher

  Huron Superior Catholic District School Board

• 1997

  Bachelor of Arts (Hons.)

  Political Science

  Laurier Boxing Club (President)

  Wilfrid Laurier University

  With Distinction

• Historian

  History

  Teaching Experience

  Team Leadership

  Academic Writing

  Copy Editing

  Community Outreach

  University Teaching

  Analysis

  Event Management

  Coaching

  Curriculum Design

  Research

  Archival Research

  Fitness Training

  Classroom

  Writing

  Teacher Training

  Qualitative Research

  Internet Research

  Hatton

  Nathan

  Hatton

  Lakehead University

  Huron Superior Catholic District School Board

  University of Waterloo