Sarah Vaz

Experience

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  Toronto Blue Jays

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2017

  Sales Associate
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  Brock University

  Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  Residence Education Don

  Facilitated programs independently for ~900 students and organized campus wide events that focused on Social Justice and fostering a safer and happier community

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  Victoria's Secret

  May 2018 - Sept 2018

  Sales Associate
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  Brock University

  Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

  Residence Area Don

  Supervised 42 students and aided in their transition from high school to University through the use of interactive and educational programming run at least 8 times a yearProvide support and role modeling for my staff team of 7 as well as the Residence Life Staff as a whole

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  Brock University

  Jul 2019 - May 2020

  Head Resident

  Advised, supervised, and evaluated a staff of 7 Dons to cohesively manage a residence building of 250 students, while integrating a newly established curriculumHandled student conduct and participated in an after-hours emergency response program across all of campus

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  Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

  Supply Teacher

  Executed lesson plans left by teachers for students all the way from K-8Instructed groups of 20-30 students using a hybrid model ranging from K-8Adhered to strict school policies and procedures for students with disciplinary concerns.

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  Niagara Catholic District School Board

  Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

  Student Teacher

  Adapted lesson plans to go from in-person to virtual learning, guiding students through online learning while still making learning interactive to increase content retentionImplemented group activities and virtual recesses set to improve the mental wellbeing of students due to ongoing observations of lowered morale through one-on-one conversations and group discussions

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  Niagara Catholic District School Board

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Student Teacher

  Navigated and adapted lessons to accommodate various IEPs and English Language Learners through individual and group workContributed to the set up and practice for the school’s virtual Christmas Concert, increasing positive community impact as students shared their teachings

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  Niagara Catholic District School Board

  Feb 2022 - May 2022

  Student Teacher

  Developed and aimed to improve differentiation strategies and lessons in a classroom with multiple IEPsEducated students on ongoing political and world issues by drawing real world examples to the curriculum, while monitoring the impact they had on students to ensure a safe learning environmentFostered student interests through hands on experiences and real world connections, boosting positive interactions students had with previously disliked subjects by 30%

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  Brock University

  Aug 2022 - now

  Orientation & Community Experience Coordinator

  Delivering exceptional programming and events to support students transitioning into Brock, working with other student service areas and other University stakeholders to implement Orientation-focused programsFacilitating increased student involvement and interaction in the community through community outreach initiatives and marketing and communication strategies to develop awareness and interest in the programsBuilding sustainable relationships with students, campus partners, and community organizations through open and interactive communication to identify and assess programming needsSupporting Brock community relations activities for the campus and the local community, including coordinating Brock's presence at prominent events, such as Run For the Cure, as well as at local parades, such as the Grape and Wine Parade and various Santa Claus parades Show less

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  Redstone Agency Inc.

  Sept 2023 - now

  Event Planner