Jill Thayer

198 Lawrence St.

Porcupine, ON

P0N1C0

jill_thayer@hotmail.com

Education

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Honours B.A in English literature with a minor in women's studies – 2006

Work History

G.D.A. Junior Academy, Seoul, South Korea	Nov 2007 – Feb 2009

ESL Teacher

-Creating and teaching lessons

- Responsible for preparation of learning aids, homework sheets and flash cards

-Responsible for toddlers (4-5 yrs)

-Regular assessment of each student via report cards and parent teacher conferences

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON	June 2006 – Aug 2006

Summer Orientation Staff

-Presented a positive image of Carleton

-Helped students adjust to university life

-Created and presented a 12 page presentation regarding the academic, financial and social aspects pertaining to Carleton

-Academic orientation, assisting students with course selection and online registration

Camp Bickell, Iroquois Falls, Ontario	April 2002-July 2002

Eco Camp Counsellor

-Taught arts and crafts

-Played learning games about nature

-Cared for 10 girls in my bunk house

-Sang camp fire songs

École Thériault, Timmins June 2000 – Aug 2000

Summer School Teacher

-Taught Math, Science, English, French, and History to low level high school students

-Created tests, homework sheets, worksheets and study guides

-Taught lessons and assisted students requiring additional help

Volunteer Experience

Carleton University First Year Experience Office Ottawa, ON

Fall Orientation	Sept 2005 and 2006

-Information dissemination

-Preparing games, information sessions and group activities

Fast Forward French	Ottawa, ON	Feb 2006

Language Assistant

-Assisted young children in learning French

I.M.I English	Seoul, South Korea	Dec 2008 – present

Market day Assistant

-Organized English language games

-Practiced English with students and parents