Laura Woon

Laura Woon

Ancaster, ON, L9K 3K9 | 289-698-8512 | laurawoon@gmail.com | lwoon@redeemer.ca

Skills & Abilities
–         Leadership and delegating skills, great communication developed by working in multi-cultural and bilingual settings. Excellent written communication skills honed through writing research and school papers.

Experience
Intern, Defend Dignity                                                               September 2020 – December 2020
Remote Work
–   Attended meetings with the director of Defend Dignity to participate in various allied groups to better understand sexual exploitation in Canada. Researched and summarized Assisted the volunteer coordinator to better use volunteer resources. Worked to maintain good donor relationships during the pandemic.
 
Supply Staff, Paramount Family Centre                                   July 2018 – February 2020
Stoney Creek, ON
–         Worked with educators to care for children ages 14 months – 12 years in a childcare facility. Duties included assisting children with meals, play, sleep, and toilet routines, keeping up to date with relevant ministry of education guidelines, communicating with parents and teachers, and performing basic housekeeping operations as needed.
 
Kitchen Coordinator, Torchbearers Yamanakako                 May 2013 – April 2018
Yamanakako, Yamanashi, Japan
–         Responsible for planning and preparing meals for up to 80 guests at a Christian camp and retreat center with regards to allergies, food safety and cultural preferences. Managed an international team of volunteers in both English and Japanese.

English Teacher, Eikoh Kids Academy                                November 2017 – April 2018
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan
Prepared and taught English lessons to children aged 5-10 in an afterschool program. Encouraged children to use English skills during play and snack times, planned special events such as holiday parties for the children to experience North American culture.  

Education
Redeemer University – Ancaster, ON – International Development, Business Minor  
 Made the Dean’s list for three consecutive semesters, will graduate April 2021. 10.0 GPA
 
McMaster University & Mohawk College- Hamilton, ON- Collaborative Nursing
Attended 2010-2012, unfinished
 
Christian Academy in Japan- Higashi Kurume, Tokyo- High School Diploma
International k-12 school in Tokyo Japan, graduated in 2008