Tyla Miller

Experience

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  Starr Gymnastics and Fitness

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  Children's Gymnastics Instructor

  • Coached children aged 4-9 through a progressive gymnastics program• Created weekly lesson plans, provided personalized instruction, and met with parents to discuss children's progress• Completed training and in-house certification in Trampoline & Tumbling 1

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  KRSS Services; Ottawa's Child Care Staffing Agency

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  Child Care Provider

  • Supervised, cared for, and engaged children in educational activities alongside regular staff as a supply teacher in childcare centres and school-age programs

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  Ryandale Shelter for the Homeless

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Public Relations & Fundraising Assistant (Summer Contract)

  • Developed a public relations and fundraising strategy and consulted the Board of Directors on proposed changes• Updated website content and wrote blog posts• Created a business plan for a community fundraiser• Developed communications and fundraising materials including a brochure, solicitation letters, and cash donation boxes• Conducted outreach to local businesses and obtained in-kind support

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  WE

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Relationship manager for 250+ school groups participating in a service-learning program based on social justice issues and fostering global citizenship• Coached educators and youth through fundraising and awareness raising campaigns; acquired $200,000+ in donations for international development projects• Developed communication strategies and materials, including monthly campaign pitches, tailored resources and support• Managed stakeholder data, evaluated regional program engagement, and presented quarterly results and strategies• Facilitated educational workshops for students at events across Canada and the United States, empowering young people to take action on local and global issues Show less • Led 3 youth groups (high school and post-secondary) on 12-day intensive service-learning trips to rural Ecuador, Kenya and Tanzania• Prepared workshops and facilitated learning opportunities for groups of 10-20 students (and teachers) on international development topics, raising awareness and building student leadership skills• Guided volunteers through procedures and monitored service-learning and cultural activities alongside the community; ensured group safety and respect• Conducted check-ins with participants to assess risks and learning outcomes• Completed facilitation training and SafeTalk suicide prevention course Show less

  • Educational Programming Coordinator, WE Charity (Free The Children)

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  • International School Trips Facilitator, ME To WE

    Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
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  Children's Fitness Centres of Canada

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Coach & Classroom Assistant, Kinections Early Learning Program

  • Taught an experiential learning program alongside the program director, engaging children aged 18 months-5 years in educational activities and exploration• Coached groups of children through a gymnastics program, ensuring safety and facilitating the development of fine motor and social skills

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  Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto District

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  Team Lead, STYLE Program (Skills Training for Youth through Learning & Education)

  • Led a team of youth workers, developed program plans, and facilitated a life skills program for 30 secondary students from diverse backgrounds• Managed a budget and shared program data and feedback with management• Acted as the point person and effective liaison between program management, school administration and facilitation team• Managed behavioural issues and risks; supported students through challenges and fostered an inclusive group

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  Etsy

  Dec 2017 - Jan 2019

  Etsy Shop Owner (GlobalSpiritCo)

  • Co-created an online Etsy shop (travel-inspired wooden wall art) with 100+ sales• Designed online content (shop story, product descriptions) and co-created art• Ensured satisfied customers through communication & customization, earning 5 star reviews

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  Nada

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  Content & Database Support (Remote)

  • Wrote creative content for a giving campaign, updated product inventory (database and website), and managed social media as needed for a social enterprise in sustainable food systems

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  United Nations Volunteers

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2019

  UN Project Development Online Volunteer - Eshet Children and Youth Development Organization

  • Developed the project plan for a grant proposal awarded $45,000 from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives• Project to be carried out at 5 primary schools in the Oromia region to educate children on democracy and active citizenship (focus on girls' participation)

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  Child Helpline International

  Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

  Youth Project Coordinator

  • Co-developed youth strategies and coordinated youth participation activities as a volunteer on the WE Listen project, funded by the European Commission• Led communication and engagement with the volunteer Global Youth Advisory Council, culminating in the Global Youth Meeting (in-person training)• Wrote the Key Advocacy Messages and Introduction for the published annual report, Voices of Children and Young People; wrote and revised various documents• Conducted outreach and data collection on child and youth participation at child helplines in the EU Show less

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  Learning Disabilities Association of Kingston

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2022

  Program Coordinator & Outreach Lead (Independent Contractor)

  • Led the organization's transition to online programming in response to Covid-19; coordinated 2 annual conferences and 5 webinars for parents, educators & youth (OHRC Right to Read Inquiry Report, mental health, rights and advocacy)• Coordinated a pilot tutoring program based on the Science of Reading at 3 school sites from development through to completion• Managed online events (outreach, promotion, registration & communications)• Created and managed content for public distribution (social media, newsletter, web posts, resource development)• Facilitated knowledge sharing among the team Show less

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  CARE Canada

  Oct 2022 - now

  Pubic Engagement Officer

  • Lead public engagement efforts in Canada for the SHE SOARS project, which is improving young people's access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia• Coordinate and support a group of six Canadian youth leaders (Youth Public Engagement Champions) who are raising awareness of global SRHR through the SHE SOARS podcast, Instagram, advocacy events, blogs and campaigns• Manage content creation, providing planning, guidance and editing for all youth-led content, including podcast editing and event planning• Represent SHE SOARS at events and carry out content collection efforts in the project countries• Foster meaningful youth engagement in the SHE SOARS project and growth in the SRHR space Show less