JENNIFER CYR
E-mail: jcyr@alumni.uwindsor.ca
Education
Additional Education
Communication Skills
Work Experience
Volunteer Experience
Activities
EDUCATION
University of Windsor, Windsor, ON (1998-2001)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) French and Classical Civilization
- Transfer student to finish degree
Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON (1996-1998)
Bachelor of Science in Language French-English Translation
- Recipient of the Angela Pries Award
- Received Laurentian University Scholarship
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ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Standard First Aid and CPR, St. John's Ambulance
- Child and infant certification
Summer Language Bursary Programme, Riviere-du-Loup, QC
Five week French Immersion course
- In family stay
- 90 hours of class time and cultural excursions
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COMPUTER AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- MS Word 97
- Internet Explorer
- Strong knowledge of French
- Lotus Word Pro
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Fair knowledge of Spanish
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Commission Scolaire des Bois Francs, Polyvalente La Samare (2002-2003)
English Language Monitor
- develop activities to enrich students' language learning
- assist teachers with their objectives and goals
- provide opportunities for students to speak in their second language
Zellers, 1550 Huron Church Rd, Windsor, ON (2001 - 2002)
HBC Reward Associate
- Create and distribute reward orders for customers
- Input point adjustments on computer
- Answer phone lines and handle fitting room
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University of Windsor (1999-2001)
Clerical Assistant
- Aided departmental secretary with duties
- Called Alumni of French Programme to update files
- Handled preparation of evaluation packages
Ambassador Duty Free Store, Windsor, ON (Summer 2000)
Cashier
- Helped customers find products and inform them on new products
- Completed GST rebate forms for foreign travelers
- Worked on Money Exchange
Division of Continuing Education, University of Windsor (1998-1999)
Desk Clerk
- Worked front desk; helped students and did administrative work.
- Helped Distance Education Coordinator; did packaging and shipping of materials, invigilated D. E. exams.
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Les Scouts du Canada (2002-2003)
Animatrice des Exploratrices
- Work with fellow leaders to plan activities
- Teach girls new techniques and games
- Guide girls in choosing and attaining goals
Girl Guides of Canada (2001-2002)
Brownie Leader
- Assist group leader with Brownie program
- Instruct group of 6 girls on badge requirements
- suggest activities for program and camps
Volunteer Internship Program
Tutor and Teacher's Assistant, Winter Semester
- Tutored Grade Eight pupil in English at Marlborough Public School
- At Forster Secondary School, helped English teachers with classes and tutored group of Grade Nine French students
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ACTIVITIES
Phi Sigma Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Delta Epsilon Chapter (1998-present)
Member
- Membership Recruitment Chairman, '99-'00
- Archon(president) and Scholarship Chairman, '00-'01
- Organized Division 25 Conference, 2001
- Current Advisory Board member
Students Orienting Students, University of Windsor (2000-2002)
Volunteer
- Orientation Leader for both student and parent sessions
- Volunteer Selection Board
- Volunteer Activities Committee, member and leader
- U-Crew Leader which assists First year students with transition
Department of Literature, Languages and Cultures, University of Windsor
Student Representative
- attended general council meetings
- member of curriculum committee
- liaison between students and
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