Alex Van Yperenburg

138 McVicar Cres

Brandon, MB
R7A 6V1

204.571.6969 (H)
204.724.0297 (C)
alexvanyp@gmail.com

Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral communication
- Experience working with children of all ages in educational settings
- Demonstrated classroom management techniques
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team
- Effective organizational methods
- Experience in training and development of staff
- Quick study, with an ability to easily grasp and put into action new ideas & processes
- Self motivated and able to work independently
- Proven problem solving skills
- Wide range of computer and technology knowledge

Education
Brandon University, Brandon MB - Present
- Graduated 2014 B.A. Geography with minors in Sociology and French
- Currently enrolled in B.Ed. After Degree Program (graduate Spring 2016)
Crocus Plains High School, Brandon MB
- Graduated with honours in 2006
Additional certifications
- First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, NVCI, Valid C5 Driver's License, C.R & C.A.R Checks
Relevant Experience
Brandon School Division, September 2009 Present (casual)
- Educational Assistant
- Experience working in a multitude of classrooms; primarily the LifeSkills program
- Ability to administer lessons in an assortment of manners
- Assessing of students and implementation of curriculum
- Proven ability to motivate, explain and manage a classroom situation
- Planning, organizing and directing students with individual educational plans
- Assist teacher in day to day classroom operations
- Supervision of many students both in the classroom and during community activities
- Ability to follow standardized work methods and processes while working with children to
support learning

Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba, March 2013 Present (casual)
- Youth Mentor/Tutor
- Help youth clients with assorted school work and study habits
- Maintaining a positive atmosphere and relationship with youth clients
- Work together with social workers to achieve child specific goals (both in school
and outside of classroom)
- Assuring to be a positive role model for all youth
Career Trek, September 2013 April 2014
- Group Leader
- Responsible for supervision, behaviour management and involvement of students
- Assisting instructors throughout lessons in the classroom
- Positive role model to program participants and co-workers alike
Brandon Folk, Music & Art Festival, April 2011 - July 2013
- Volunteer co-ordinator/Production Manager
- Recruit, train and overlook volunteers of all ages (150+ volunteers)
- Assisted in planning and organizing all levels of festival including artists and
production management
- Aided in guidance of site crew build up and tear down of the entire festival
- Financial account management
Empire Theatres Limited, (Capitol Theatre) June 2007 September 2009
- Assistant General Manager
- Plan, organize, direct,control and evaluate day to day operations of building
- Active involvement in both promoting and executing corporate events, rentals,
parties, and alternative programming
- Maintain, co-ordinate and maximize labour/scheduling
- Developed and implemented performance evaluations for all staff
- Budgetary responsibility involving cost management and inventory control
- Assisted in food operations including service, quality, ordering and food safety
-Projectionist, 2003-2007
- Thorough knowledge of projection and audio equipment
- Ensured film presentation of highest quality
- Active involvement in ordering and shipment of films
- Training and performance management of all projection employees
- Installation and maintenance of all audio/video equipment

Volunteer Experience
Tutor, Crocus Plains High School
- Create, teach and evaluate individual lesson plans
- Apply teaching and motivational techniques to assist the students
***References Available Upon Request***