Emily Wright

Experience

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  Digital Ripple

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  Co Op

  Helped design and improve web sites, assisted in Quality Assurance Testing of sites.

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  Camp Frenda

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Camp Counselor - Horsemanship

  -Taught horsemanship: breeds, colours, tack, grooming, ground and mounted lessons. -Conducted both child (7-16) and adults guided horseback rides, saddled and cared for 12 camp horses-Preformed weekly janitorial duties such as cleaning cabins, bathrooms and dining hall

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  Camp Frenda

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Camp Counselor - Outdoor living skills and Nature Studies

  -Supervised children ages 7-16-Created and delivered programs on:fishing, conservation, biology, edible plants, birding, shelter building etc.-Preformed weekly janitorial duties such as cleaning cabins, bathrooms and dining hall-Cleaned, inventoried and reorganized the Nature Center

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  Treetop Trekking - Ganaraska

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2013

  Aerial Guide

  -Harnessed customers-Instructed customers in safe climbing, rules and tips for Tree Trekking-Supervised and guided customers when needed during climbs-Led nighttime zipline treks-Trained in and preformed aerial rescue

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  Bowmanville Zoological Park

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Camp Counselor

  -Create fact sheets, presentations and lesson plans for children aged 4-12.-Supervised and taught children ages 4-12: mediated disputes, organized activities, generated enthusiasm and interest in learning material.-Lead animal encounters with: Ring-tailed lemurs, Yellow-footed tortoise, Ball pythons, New Guinea Singing dogs, lion cubs and Crested Geckos.

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  Ontario Parks

  May 2015 - Sept 2015

  Discovery Ranger/Assistant Program Director

  • Research, create and present programs,• Open, close and run the Interpretive Center • Supervising a team when supervisor was absent.• Field work with Blandings, Snapping and Painted turtles • Provide assistance as a parks employee

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  Pet Valu

  Sept 2015 - May 2017

  Customer Service Representative

  • Opening and closing the store, • Handling cash• Training new employees• Providing knowledgeable and accurate advice and information

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  Ontario Parks

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Discovery Ranger/Assistant Program Director

  • Research, create and present programs,• Open, close and run the Interpretive Center • Supervising a team when supervisor was absent.• Field work with Blandings, Snapping and Painted turtles • Provide assistance as a parks employee

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  Trent University

  Oct 2017 - May 2018

  Administrative Assistant

  Assisting with administrative duties in the Physics & Astronomy Department at Trent University.• Consolidate 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 budgets• File receipts and budget statements• Update Physics Department website and migrate old information to the new website• Create and update flyers, newsletters and award publications

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  3M

  Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

  Gas Lab Technician

  • Conducted various chemical analysis• Kept accurate notes and reporting• Worked with hazardous materials, used appropriate Personal Protective Equipment• Trained new personal on procedures and equipment

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  Ontario Parks

  May 2019 - Oct 2019

  Discovery Leader/Program Director

  • Created and presented a wide variety of engaging programs that fit park themes and goals • Identified and provided interpretation of park flora & fauna• Organized park programs, guest speakers, and resource management projects • Hired, scheduled and managed a team of 4 Discovery Rangers• Conducted field work with Blanding’s, Snapping and Painted turtles• Provided quality, helpful and cheerful customer service to park visitors

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  Ontario Parks

  May 2020 - Sept 2020

  Discovery Leader/Program Director

  • Created and presented a wide variety of engaging programs that fit park themes and goals • Identified and provided interpretation of park flora & fauna• Organized park programs, and resource management projects • Provided quality, helpful and cheerful customer service to park visitors

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  Explore Nature Toronto

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  -Wrote curricula and lesson plans for Social Science as well as Science & Technology.-Developed experiential-based and dynamic lesson plans fitted for an outdoor environment.-Curated a feeling and emotion positive environment by daily encouraging students to share their feelings and listening, empathizing and adjusting expectations accordingly.-Adapted instruction based on students unique interests, needs and grade-level-Encouraged emotional growth and personal development by dialoguing with students when they found themselves struggling with big emotions, helping them develop healthy coping mechanisms and communicating progress with parents.-Worked with students to build upon their strengths and improve areas in which they were struggling by incorporating their interests into all subjects, and communicating with students on what they found helpful and not.-Kept parents up to date with children's progress and activities by holding parent-teacher conferences and regularly updating an annotated photo gallery with daily lessons and activities. Show less

  • Forest School Educator

    Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Camp Director

    Mar 2021 - Dec 2021
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  SUMAC North

  Jan 2022 - now

  Business Owner

  I started SUMAC after years of working and directing various nature camps, as well as a few years with Parks Ontario at Grundy Lake Provincial Park. Our world is inspiring and incredible, yet day by day it is disappearing around us. More and more people are seeing that we need to protect our planet, our home. But this takes love, knowledge and learning. Through SUMAC North I hope to connect nature to our communities.

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  Heading Outside

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2022

  Educator