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Stephanie Bogdan
PROFILE I have a BA Honours Recreation & Leisure Studies degree from the University of Waterloo and 10+ years planning and facilitating dynamic and engaging Recreation activities to youth and professionals
EDUCATION
Present, University of Waterloo Graduate, Tourism Policy & Planning (MA)
2010, University of Waterloo Undergraduate, Recreation & Leisure (BA)
2004, Tyndale University Diploma, Outdoor Recreation Leadership
2004, Coaching Association of Canada Certification, Coaching & Training 1 (NCCP)
2004, Challenges Unlimited Certification, Challenges Unlimited 1 (CUI)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Play Facilitator, Lindsay Benn, f/t
05/2009—present
Plan and provide developmentally appropriate recreation activities for 2 children ages 2 and 4
Provide recreational activities to rehabilitate and strengthen foot muscles affected by Club Foot
Activity & Program Coordinator
Camp Cherith, f/t seasonal
06/2004—08/2004
Responsible for creating a brand new activity program to extend the range of activities offered and differentiate Camp Cherith from other summer camps
Hired and trained summer staff and performed equipment inventory
High Ropes Course Instructor
Muskoka Woods Sports Resort, f/t
01/2004—06/2004
Performed daily equipment inspection, set-up and take down
Assisted individuals in setting and achieving emotional and psychological goals using recreational activities
Craft Coordinator
Camp Cherith, f/t seasonal
06/2003—08/2003
Researched age-appropriate crafts for children ages 6-16
Wrote a new craft manual and used it to train new staff working in the craft department
VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS
Volunteer, Community Development
iProjects
01/2008—05/2009 Travelled to rural Peru to assist in the construction of an orphanage and a women’s shelter
Designed and ran a program for developmentally delayed children
Ran a spa program for women in the local prison
Volunteer, Speak English Café
Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support
04/2008—09/2008
Facilitated discussion to strengthen English skills for new immigrants and refugees
EDUCATION
Present, University of Waterloo Graduate, Tourism Policy & Planning (MA)
2010, University of Waterloo Undergraduate, Recreation & Leisure (BA)
2004, Tyndale University Diploma, Outdoor Recreation Leadership
2004, Coaching Association of Canada Certification, Coaching & Training 1 (NCCP)
2004, Challenges Unlimited Certification, Challenges Unlimited 1 (CUI)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Play Facilitator, Lindsay Benn, f/t
05/2009—present
Plan and provide developmentally appropriate recreation activities for 2 children ages 2 and 4
Provide recreational activities to rehabilitate and strengthen foot muscles affected by Club Foot
Activity & Program Coordinator
Camp Cherith, f/t seasonal
06/2004—08/2004
Responsible for creating a brand new activity program to extend the range of activities offered and differentiate Camp Cherith from other summer camps
Hired and trained summer staff and performed equipment inventory
High Ropes Course Instructor
Muskoka Woods Sports Resort, f/t
01/2004—06/2004
Performed daily equipment inspection, set-up and take down
Assisted individuals in setting and achieving emotional and psychological goals using recreational activities
Craft Coordinator
Camp Cherith, f/t seasonal
06/2003—08/2003
Researched age-appropriate crafts for children ages 6-16
Wrote a new craft manual and used it to train new staff working in the craft department
VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS
Volunteer, Community Development
iProjects
01/2008—05/2009 Travelled to rural Peru to assist in the construction of an orphanage and a women’s shelter
Designed and ran a program for developmentally delayed children
Ran a spa program for women in the local prison
Volunteer, Speak English Café
Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support
04/2008—09/2008
Facilitated discussion to strengthen English skills for new immigrants and refugees