Michael Franks

Michael Franks

Guitar Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Physiotherapist at Clarkson Sports and Physiotherapy

  • Education

    • Port Credit Secondary School

      2007 - 2011
      Ontario Secondary School Diploma Regional Sci/Tech Program

      Activities and Societies: Student's Athletic Council, Outdoor Leadership Class, Port Credit Varsity Hockey Team, Port Credit Ball Hockey Team, Intramural Dodgeball

    • McMaster University

      2016 - 2017
      Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (B.Sc.)
    • Western University

      2011 - 2013
      Bachelor of Business Management and Organizational Studies Finance and Administration, HBA Candidate

      Activities and Societies: The Pre-Business Students' Network, Western Guitar Club, Elgin Hall Frost Week Team, Intramural Ice Hockey, Elgin Hall Dodgeball Team

    • Western University

      2019 - 2021
      Master's of Physical Therapy (MPT)

      Activities and Societies: Physical Therapy Student Council Class of 2021

    • McMaster University

      2013 - 2016
      Honours Life Sciences, Double Minor in Psychology and Business (B.Sc.)

      Activities and Societies: McMaster Medicine and Health Society, McMaster Undergraduate Research in Science Association (MURSA), McMaster Life Science Society, McMaster Hair for Oil Spills, Intramural Ball Hockey, Student Accessibility Services

  • Experience

    • The Music Center

      Jun 2008 - Oct 2009
      Guitar Teacher

      • Taught guitar and musical theory to students of varying age and skill level• Assisted in the organization of lesson schedules and finances• Communicated the progress of younger students to their parents• Provided knowledge and support to students who were considering purchasing decisions related to music

    • City of Mississauga Recreation

      Mar 2011 - Mar 2011
      March Break Camp Leader

      • Led a ‘Swim and Skate’ camp of 15 children aged 9-12• Underwent leadership and safety training prior to the start of the camp• Organized daily schedule of activities, accounting for space and equipment needs• Taught children how to swim in the mornings and taught them how to skate in the afternoons• Coordinated with other camp leaders to account for space requirements and to collaborate on activities• Was responsible for the safety and well-being of the children• Communicated with parents and ensured that all children left the camp with a guardian Show less

    • City of Mississauga Aquatics

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2020

      • Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the busiest outdoor pool in Mississauga• Opened and closed the facilities, and supervised the daily finances of the pool• Executed administrative duties and completed paperwork related to financial and legal documentation• Led staff in daily operations and completed feedback in the form of performance evaluations• Responded to and managed emergency situations such as injuries, pool foulings, POS malfunctions, and inclement weather• Provided treatment to patrons and staff that experienced injury within pool facilities and completed follow-up communications• Oversaw and addressed public relations issues and customer complaints• Communicated with patrons and staff to effectively organize swim lesson blocks and public swims• Listened to patron complaints and suggestions to improve customer experience and organize theme days and pool events• Built rapport with patrons to encourage repeat customers• Enforced health regulations and facility rules to ensure the safety of both patrons and staff• Managed lesson blocks, communicated with parents, and instructed lessons during staff shortages Show less • Consistently passed first aid and physical requirements set by lifeguarding standards• Worked with a team of lifeguards to ensure the safety of patrons in the pool facilities• Provided treatment and support for individuals who sustained injuries at the pool, and completed follow-up communications• Collaborated with staff members to set out new measures to reduce the number of pool incidents• Ensured that facilities were safe and sanitary• Taught swimming lessons to children and adults of varying age and ability• Prepared lesson plans and worked with children individually to develop swimming skills in a fun and welcoming environment• Communicated the progress of children to their parents through report cards and face-to-face discussions• Taught fitness swimming classes in which children were trained in endurance, flexibility, and proper technique• Assisted in coaching the Lion's Club of Credit Valley Swim Team, who won the Mississauga Swimming Competition in the summer of 2014• Taught more advanced courses involving leadership, lifesaving, and emergency first aid skills to older children Show less • Executed transactions for activities run through recreation centers• Completed Point of Sales and Cash Handling Training to effectively manage the daily finances of the recreational facility• Effectively communicated with customers to ensure satisfaction• Managed public relations issues and customer complaints• Communicated and collaborated with fellow employees to ensure that daily operations ran smoothly• Assisted in the inspection of the recreation centre and communicated with operations staff to procure the cleanliness and safety of the facilities Show less

      • Aquatic Deck Supervisor

        Jun 2013 - Aug 2020
      • Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

        Sept 2009 - Aug 2020
      • Customer Service Specialist

        Jun 2011 - Sept 2011
    • The Pulse Fitness Centre

      Aug 2016 - Apr 2019
      Personal Trainer
    • Four Counties Health Services Hospital

      Nov 2020 - Dec 2020
      Student Physical Therapist
    • Physiotherapy On Front

      Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
      Student Physical Therapist
    • Parkwood Institute

      Apr 2021 - May 2021
      Student Physical Therapist
    • Lifemark Health Group

      Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
      Student Physical Therapist
    • Clarkson Sports and Physiotherapy

      Jan 2022 - now
      Physiotherapist

      Resident until April 2023

    • Physio In The Six Inc.

      Jul 2022 - now
      Physiotherapist

      Resident until April 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Personal Training Specialist

      CanFitPro
      May 2016
    • Principles of Healthy Child Development

      High Five
      Aug 2014
    • Contemporary Medical Acupuncture

      McMaster University
      May 2023
    • SciTech Regional Program Certificate

      Peel District School Board
      Jun 2011
    • Emergency First Aid Instructor

      Lifesaving Society
      Sept 2009
    • Provisional Practice Certificate

      The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
      Jan 2022
    • Standard First Aid with CPR-C

      Lifesaving Society
      Aug 2008
    • Aquatic Supervisor

      Lifesaving Society
      Jun 2013
    • Lifesaving Instructor

      Lifesaving Society
      Sept 2009
    • Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) Physiotherapy Level 1

      Canadian Physiotherapy Association
      Dec 2021
    • Independent Practice Certificate

      The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
      Jan 2023
    • Swim Instructor

      Lifesaving Society
      Sept 2009
    • National Lifeguarding - Pool

      Lifesaving Society
      Aug 2009
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Runner

      Issued by Charity Miles on Sept 2016
      Charity MilesAssociated with Michael Franks
    • Student Placement Volunteer

      Issued by Princess Margaret Cancer Centre on May 2015
      Princess Margaret Cancer CentreAssociated with Michael Franks
    • Note-Taker

      Issued by McMaster Student Accessibility Services on Jan 2014
      McMaster Student Accessibility ServicesAssociated with Michael Franks
    • Assistant Coach

      Issued by Port Credit Hockey Association on Sept 2008
      Port Credit Hockey AssociationAssociated with Michael Franks
    • Event Volunteer

      Issued by Family Adolescent Straight Talk Inc. on Apr 2008
      Family Adolescent Straight Talk Inc.Associated with Michael Franks