Cara Chu Email & Phone Number

- Greet patrons at the Cardel Recreation Centre and help patrons access programming at the facility.- Serve a large array of diverse clients with a strong understanding of company policies and procedures in a fast-paced environment.- Help clients make well-informed decisions in registration for new activities or programs creating links between clients' needs and services offered to maximize participation numbers in programs offered.- Recognize and understand the problems presented by clients and propose numerous options specific to their situation to help find a solution leading to increased customer satisfaction and a large fraction or returning patrons to the facility.- Perform other various routine office tasks such as cash handling, cleaning, and keeping open communication with all other staff members.

- Patrol outdoor rinks and parks in the Ottawa area.- Provide education and information about recreation, social and mental health resources and how to safely use local amenities during the COVID pandemic in the time of public health restrictions.- Collaborate with By-law officers to resolve conflicts with patrons.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Oversee all aspects of orientation, including facilitating orientation sessions and supporting clients throughout the intake process- Provide information regarding programs for external inquiries- Create polished, professional resumes for clients in order to assist in job searches- Work collaboratively with team providing administrative support as well as assisting in research and development of Come to Work Program- Network to maintain internal and external relationships- Utilize computer skills with proficiency in MS Office

Preschool, Toddler, and Infant Programs- Supervise children indoors, outdoors and during meals. - Following the ELECT and HDLH documents, develop and implement developmentally appropriate, inquiry and play-based learning experiences in all domains of development in an inclusive classroom while adhering to the established schedules and timelines. - Complete observations to determine children’s emerging capabilities and interests, generating written reports for the daycare and guardians.

Preschool, Toddler, and Infant Programs- Supervise children indoors, outdoors and during meals. - Following the ELECT and HDLH documents, develop and implement developmentally appropriate, inquiry and play-based learning experiences in all domains of development in an inclusive classroom while adhering to the established schedules and timelines. - Complete observations to determine children’s emerging capabilities and interests, generating written reports for the daycare and guardians.

Programs for ages 3 to 14- Development and implementation of program plans and daily/weekly activities for sports, arts, and general interest programs. - Working directly with children to teach skills required for specific sports and arts and as a leader in collaboration with parents in “parent & me” programs.

Programs for ages 3 to 14- Developed and implemented program plans and daily/weekly activities for sports, arts, and general interest programs. - Worked independently as well as collaboratively with other leaders to support the entire camp. - Directly involved in teaching children skills required for specific sports and arts. - Transitioned large groups from one activity to the next, including bathroom and lunch breaks, as well as indoor and outdoor play. - Responsible for safety and care of children while on off-site field trips. - Provided written incident reports for City of Ottawa records and guardians.

Program for ages 4 to 12- Implemented “I Love to Play” weekly lessons for physical skill development such as hand-eye coordination, jumping, running, balancing and teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership through play and sports with a diverse group of children.

Program for ages 3 to 14- Developed and implemented program plans and daily/weekly activities for sports, arts, and general interest programs. - Worked independently as well as collaboratively with other leaders to support the entire camp. - Directly involved in teaching children skills required for specific sports and arts. - Transitioned large groups from one activity to the next, including bathroom and lunch breaks, as well as indoor and outdoor play. - Responsible for safety and care of children while on off-site field trips. - Provided written incident reports for City of Ottawa records and guardians.

Classroom for ages 4 to 5- Independently supervised and ensured the safety of kindergarten classroom during lunch, outdoor recess, and rest time. - Provided environment conducive to each activity. - Transitioned between indoor play, outdoor play, bathroom, lunch, and rest time each day with a class of sixteen students.

Program for ages 3 to 17- Developed and implemented practice plans for hockey programs to encourage individual skill development. - Worked independently with children as well as in a group setting with other instructors. - Created progress reports and discussed with parents/guardians.

Program for ages 3 to 14 - Developed and implemented program plans and daily/weekly activities for sports, arts, and general interest programs. - Worked independently as well as collaboratively with other leaders to support the entire camp. - Directly involved in teaching children skills required for specific sports and arts. - Transitioned large groups from one activity to the next, including bathroom and lunch breaks, as well as indoor and outdoor play. - Responsible for safety and care of children while on off-site field trips. - Provided written incident reports for City of Ottawa records and guardians.

Program for ages 3 to 14- Developed and implemented program plans and daily/weekly activities for sports, arts, and general interest programs. - Worked independently as well as collaboratively with other leaders to support the entire camp. - Directly involved in teaching children skills required for specific sports and arts. - Transitioned large groups from one activity to the next, including bathroom and lunch breaks, as well as indoor and outdoor play. - Responsible for safety and care of children while on off-site field trips. - Provided written incident reports for City of Ottawa records and guardians.

Ontario College Diploma, Early Childhood Education And Teaching, 3.91 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Honours

Ontario College Diploma, Police Foundations