Jacob Holzapfel
Regina
Summary
Currently holding a paid position as a Teaching Assistant at Spirit of the Dragon, as well as over 150 volunteer hours, while studying as a undergraduate student in engineering and applied science. Great with communication and people skills, as well as critical thinking and other skills that come with a STEM oriented degree. Experience in high school with welding and carpentry provide a solid understanding of work environments, safety, and many other jobsite skills like housekeeping. All of these diverse skills make me a great candidate for just about any position you can think of.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Spirit of the Dragon
09.2024 - Current
- Paid position to assist senior instructors with training people in martial arts.
- Additionally, help host various kid oriented events, such as birthday parties and larger 9-5 "fun camps".
- Work very closely with children as young as 3, as well as adults, giving them all specific and personalized instruction and encouragement to improve performance and engagement.
- Includes assistance with any special needs of a student if applicable
- Help instructors keep children on track and engaged with the lessons.
- Nicely, but firmly correct disruptive behavior when it emerges and it is within my power to do so.
- Clean up after birthday parties, involving general housekeeping skills such as sanitizing, organizing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and so on.
Volunteer
Spirit of the Dragon
07.2019 - 09.2024
- Developed many of the skills I use for my current job over 150+ hours of volunteering for various events over several years.
- First volunteer work was on the summer of 2019 and I continued to pick up volunteer positions every few months until offered my current job
- Involved helping run various games and team-building exercises at aforementioned 9-5 "fun camps"
- Limited responsibilities involved helping advise and encourage kids who were struggling with a exercise or activity
- Help with cleaning and sanitization of bathrooms, equipment and eating areas
Education
High School Diploma -
Balfour Collegiate
Regina, SK04-2029
Bachelor of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Regina
Regina04-2029
Skills
- Small group and individual assistance, instruction, encouragement, and constructive feedback
- Effective communication
- Housekeeping and upkeep of equipment
- Maintaining safe environments
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Positive attitude
- Mentoring students
- Behavior management
- Multitasking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Spirit of the Dragon
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Spirit of the Dragon
07.2019 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Balfour Collegiate
Bachelor of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Regina
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