Helen Ball, CA

Teaching Experience

Professional Semester 1 Practicum November 2016

Beddington Heights School, Calgary, Grade 4 (Grade 3 Science Curriculum)

Education 2500 Practicum June 2016

Sunnyside School in Kensington, Calgary, Grade

Mount Royal University September 2013 December 2014

Accounting lab instructor for first year accounting

Professional Experience

WestJet (Corporate Accountant) September 2014 August 2016

Complete Profit Share and OPA calculations, analysis and preparation of presentations
regarding annual compensation
Complete journal entries, data analysis and financial statement disclosures for Payroll

WestJet (Accountant III, IT & Strategy) December 2013 September 2014

Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the Information Technology
and People groups
Facilitated communication between the IT and People groups and Finance and
successfully managed various relationships within these groups

PricewaterhouseCoopers (Senior Associate) October 2010 November 2013

Consistently rated as a top performer in the formal review process

Developed a broad client portfolio including real estate and oil and gas
Oversaw teams of 10+ individuals and focused on the coaching and development
of more junior staff including review and feedback of completed work

Education

Bachelor of Education; (In Progress) Class of 2018

Chartered Accountant Designation; Designated in 2013
Bachelor of Commerce; University of Alberta, Class of 2010
 Helen Ball, CA
Competencies and Areas of Expertise

Lifelong passion for teaching and working with children of all ages
Self-motivated, confident and articulate individual with experience in public speaking
Detail oriented with a focus on critical thinking and continuous improvement

Extracurricular and Volunteer Experience

Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Work with youth to promote Citizenship & Leadership, Physical Fitness, and an interest
in the Canadian Forces and Aviation
Lead the effective speaking club which encourages Cadets to speak in front of audiences
with both prepared and impromptu topics

Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta

Facilitate online accounting modules and grade module exams

Provide feedback to students in order to help them build technical and communication
skills

Habitat for Humanity/ Global Volunteering

I have participated in Habitat for Humanity home builds in El Salvador, Argentina and
Guatemala
I have visited Jamaica twice for hurricane relief projects both as a participant and as a
team leader

Interests

I am passionate about international travel and learning about cultures and traditions
from around the world. I have backpacked in Europe, Asia and Central America and
plan to visit Africa next
I enjoy cooking and baking, especially trying new recipes and cuisines
I spend free time enjoying the Rocky Mountains, most often while hiking or skiing

References available upon request