Lisanne Kennedy

Lisanne Kennedy

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Passionate about helping others find joy in meaningful recreation opportunities.

  • Education

    • Athabasca University

      2016 - 2017
      Open Studies
    • University of Waterloo

      2009 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Kinesiology

      Activities and Societies: University of Waterloo Women's Fastball

    • University of Alberta

      2016 - 2016
      Open Studies

      Activities and Societies: Communication Sciences and Disorders Physical Education and Sport for Children and Youth

    • Tilburg University

      2013 - 2013
      Term Abroad
  • Experience

    • Stantec

      Jul 2008 - Aug 2008
      File Clerk
    • Curves

      May 2010 - Dec 2011
      Circuit Coach
    • Cargill

      Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
      Student Ergonomist
    • Cargill

      Sept 2011 - Dec 2011
      Student Ergonomist
    • Schlegel Senior Villages

      Apr 2012 - Aug 2012
      Student Kinesiologist
    • Waterloo North Hydro Inc

      Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
      Health Safety and Environment Assistant
    • Strathcona County

      Jul 2014 - Jan 2018
      Youth Program Instructor- Millennium Place

      Coaching youth programs including: softball, basketball, dodgeball skating and hockeyWorking with children aged 3-17Involved in School's Out Day programsPrinciples of Healthy Development: High 5 Training CompetedCurrent CPR

    • All Seniors Care Living Centres

      Jul 2014 - Sept 2016

      Planning and facilitating meaningful recreation programs for the memory care unit.HSEP Facilitator

      • Regional Health and Wellness Director of Dementia Care

        Jul 2014 - Sept 2016
      • Health And Wellness Director

        Jul 2014 - Nov 2014
    • Edmonton Catholic Schools

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      Physical Education Coordinator

      Forest School Instructor: Kindergarten classes would come to one of our sites in the River Valley for a full week of outdoor education and play!• Provided outdoor physical literacy experiences and skills to early learning children (ages 3-7) • Promoted universal self-regulation, occupational therapy, and speech and language strategies in an inclusive outdoor setting to nurture development of children with diverse needs • Advocated for the benefits of outdoor play to teachers and support staff by presenting during professional development sessions and also to families during Family Oriented Programs• Developed education learning centers to meet kindergarten curriculum during outdoor exploration• Authored a booklet applying Universal Designs for Learning to an outdoor education setting Show less

    • Chiropractic Wellness Centers

      Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
      Chiropractic Assistant

      Assisted with patient intake forms, medical history interviews, X-Rays, and payment plans.

    • Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation

      Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

      Clubhouse is a Child Care Program ages TK-5 located directly on several school campuses in Los Gatos, offering half day TK/kindergarten programs and quality after school care. Responsible for overseeing multiple Clubhouse sites to ensure quality programs that are engaging to students and aid in the social, emotional and physical development of students in our programs. Also responsible for annual budgeting, ongoing marketing, and scheduling. Managed all Clubhouse staff including Site Supervisors, Senior Recreation Leaders, and Recreation Leaders. This included hiring, training, performance, mentorship, and scheduling. Updated Site Safety procedures focusing on emergency preparedness.Adapted to the varying stages of the pandemic to meet the care needs of the community. This included an introduction of virtual programs, small cohort in person camps, and school site remote learning support groups. Authored COVID-19 reopening plans, educated staff on policies, and diligently followed changes in County guidelines and restrictions to ensure the safest environment possible. Show less Blossom Hill Clubhouse is located at Blossom Hill Elementary in Los Gatos. The site offered before school care, half day Kindergarten Care and After School Programing for grades TK-5. In my role I was responsible for planning and facilitating meaningful enrichment activities as well as managing operations of the facility. Developed a monthly calendar of developmentally appropriate and engaging activities for Kinder Program and After School Programs, including: art, outdoor games, cooking, homework help, science experiments and opportunities for free play. Responsible for purchasing materials and snack items within budget. Executed these activities and events on a daily basis.Lead Senior Recreation Leaders and Recreation Leaders by assigning shifts, mentoring throughout shift, teaching during staff meetings, and evaluation performance.Engage with students and parents, as well as local school staff. Show less

      • Site Supervisor II

        Nov 2019 - Dec 2020
      • Clubhouse Director (Site Supervisor I)

        Apr 2019 - Nov 2019
    • Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation

      Aug 2021 - now
      Recreation Coordinator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Home Support Exercise Program

      Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
    • The Role of Staff in Behavior Guidance

      California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC)
      Apr 2020
    • Including Children and Youth with Disruptive Behavior

      California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC)
      Apr 2020
    • Building Relationships with Children and Youth

      California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC)
      Apr 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lisanne Kennedy
      International Experience Award University of Waterloo Sep 2013
    • Awarded to Lisanne Kennedy
      Most Valuable Player Ontario Intercollegiate Women's Fastpitch Association Oct 2012
    • Awarded to Lisanne Kennedy
      University of Waterloo President's Scholarship University of Waterloo Sep 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Sensory Bounce Therapy on Mar 2019
      Sensory Bounce TherapyAssociated with Lisanne Kennedy