Vince Rizza

Experience

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  Toronto Catholic District School Board

  Jan 1987 - Jan 2018

  School March Europe TripsCardinal Carter Academy For The Arts• Created European trip itineraries including; guided tours, museums, galleries and related daily activities.• Coordinated and executed trips to over 10 European countries for an average of 50 students per trip, with a minimum of 5 supervisors.• Promoted the experience, destination and itinerary over one year in advance of trip.• Held numerous meetings with parents throughout the year, to communicate and toaddress concerns and queries they may have.• Held monthly lunch and learn classes to prepare the students with an overview of the itinerary.• Collected and organized all necessary documents including passports, insurance, health, andallergy forms.• Ensured a safety plan for any events that may arise; including health, behavioural,and any unexpected emergencies.• Ensured all parental contact information is accurate to maintain clear and constantcommunication.• Supported identified students who are fully integrated in the regular classroom, asper teacher instruction and their Individual Education Plan (IEP). Show less

  • Tour Director

    Jan 1994 - Jan 2018

  • Teacher

    Jan 1987 - Jan 2018
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  Georgia Hardy Tours

  Jan 2015 - now

  Tour Director & Teacher

  • Tour Director and Teacher for school trips in Italy, Greece, Belgium. England and France.• Tour Director – responsible for implementing the itinerary; including coordinatingtransportation, entrance passes to museums, galleries, tour guides and restaurants.• Performed administrative duties.• Teacher in charge of 35+ students traveling from Canada to attain Ontario SeniorEnglish and History credits.• Classical Civilization Teacher (LVV4U).

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  Irish Experience Summer Credit Program

  Jan 2018 - now

  Tour Director & Teacher

  • Tour Director – responsible for implementing the itinerary; including coordinatingtransportation, entrance passes to museums, galleries, etc.• Teacher in charge of 80+ students traveling from Canada to attain Ontario SeniorEnglish Credit based on Irish Literature in Ireland.• Performed administrative duties including; primary contact for all teaching staff,students and parents regarding academic and safety concerns.

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  The Irish Experience

  Apr 2024 - now

  Tour Manager