Maria Cochran

mariacochran3@gmail.com
Education

Bachelor of Education, Crandall University (Present)

Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Study, Mount Saint Vincent University (2011-2015)
Two years of a Bachelor of Science Degree, Mount Allison University (2009-2011)
Grade 12, International Baccalaureate Program, Halifax West High School (2009)
Work Experience
After School Program Substitute, Prospect Road Community Centre, Halifax NS (May-July 2015)
Responsibilities included retrieving students from neighbouring elementary school; monitoring
during indoor and outdoor activities

Child and Youth Program Assistant, West End Baptist Church, Halifax NS (Summer 2011, 2012, 2015)
Responsibilities involved creating and executing day programs for children and youth; creating
appropriate documents and advertising; communicating by phone and in person; coordinating and
directing volunteers; and aiding in special events which included food, service, decoration, and public
speaking

Childcare, Halifax NS (September 2014-2015)

Caring for a 4 year-old for 8-9 hours three days a week. Responsibilities included meal preparation,
playing, creating fun/educational activities, participation in recreation classes and play dates, general
care

Customer Service, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON (May-August 2014)

Responsibilities included sales and customer service, food preparation and packaging, preparing and
serving samples, restocking shelves, and daily cleaning

Customer Service, Hickory Farms, Halifax NS (November - December 2013)

Responsibilities involved customer service, operating the point of sale, having a knowledge of stock,
refilling stock, watching the store, and preparing and serving samples

Summer Intern, Creative Kids Education Centre, Halifax NS (June - August 2013)
Creative Kids is a summer day camp centre. Responsibilities involved creating and leading week-long
day camps for children aged 4-12, supervising children, cleaning, and some food preparation

Clerical work, Dr Seamone, Halifax NS (March 2013-June 2015)

Responsibilities involve editing, printing and faxing medical reports

Youth Drop-in Helper, Halifax Rec St Andrew's Centre, Halifax NS (March-June 2012)
Responsibilities involved monitoring youth and providing activities

Child and Youth Program Assistant, Bayers Road Baptist Church, Halifax NS (Summer 2008, 2009, 2010)
Responsibilities involved assisting with programs for children and youth; record keeping and aiding
with the creation of advertising and documents; communication by phone and in person; aiding with
the direction of volunteers; working and meeting with a group of staff on a weekly basis; regular
committee meetings; frequent public speaking; and special events including food, service and
decoration

Volunteer Experience

YWCA Halifax, Youth Programs Department (September-November 2014)

This was a work placement, required for my university degree. This was an administrative placement,
which required document creation; meeting attendance and note taking; helping with coordinating
and executing programs; phone and email communication; and program evaluation

Halifax Independent School (April-May 2014)

This was a work placement, required for my university degree. This involved lesson planning,
teaching, supervising, and discussing the learning and development of 5 year old children in a
Primary classroom

Chebucto Family Centre (January-March 2014)

This was a work placement, required for my university degree. Responsibilities involved caring for
infants and toddlers up to age 3, activity planning, some administrative work, communication with
parents, participation in classes aimed at improving child/parent/family physical and mental health,
and participation in activities to connect with the surrounding community

Halifax Buskers Festival (July 31 - August 5 2013)

Sacred Heart School Halifax (April-May 2013)

This was a work placement, required for my university degree. Responsibilities involved lesson
planning, teaching and supervising 4-5 year olds in a Junior Primary classroom

Youth Group Leader, West End Baptist Church, Halifax NS (2011-2015)

ESL Teaching, Prague, Czech Republic (May 2011)

Youth Group Leader and Sunday School Teacher, Middle Sackville Baptist Church, Sackville NB (20092011)

Youth Group Leader and Sunday School Teacher, Bayers Road Baptist Church, Halifax NS (2008-2012)

Parkland Estates Seniors' Residence, Halifax NS (2006-2008)

Training
6 to 8 Growth and Development Training
Project WET training
COMP (Classroom Organization and Management Program) training
Level 3 Early Childhood Educator (Nova Scotia)
Current Certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR
Current Basics Food Safety Training