Natasha Poley

416-422-5886
napoley@rogers.com



71 Rumsey Road
Toronto, Ontario M4G 1N9

EDUCATION
The Linden School (Grade 7 to Current)

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Hardworking, organized, and a problem solver: able to organize files and plan
events with ease
Understand a high level of both spoken and written French
Attending grade 12 courses (a year ahead) in both Math and French and Mixed
Media Studies
Have acquired advance IT skills, having taken grade 10 business as well as grade 11
and 12 computers technology course (photography, creating a blog, blogging,
photoshop, social networking, working in social media, GIFs, film-making, layout
of a website, website content, and 3D printing)
Apply IT skills when using writing software such as Microsoft Office, presentation
programs such as PowerPoint/Keynote, and spreadsheet programs such as
Microsoft Excel
Comfortable speaking in public to children, peers, and adults
Reliable and self-motivated; dedicated to being a life long learner
CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Dance at Turning Pointe Academy of Dance (2007-current)
Building skills in jazz, ballet, contemporary, break dance, and hip-hop
Committing to 4 years of competitive hip-hop while attending competitions and
Devoting 5 to 12 hours of dance a week
Developed as a dancer through two years of ballet in pointe shoes
Member of Pivotal Motion Dance Theatre (2011-2013)
Working towards creating a full length show in a Contemporary Company
Aspiring to advance dance technique and skills
Guitar Club at The Linden School (2011-current)
Performing songs in front of parents, students, and teachers within a professional
environment
Working together as a team to create music

Ultimate Frisbee and Cross Country at The Linden School (2013-current)
Training twice a week to compete in annual tournaments and competitions
Pushing athletic capabilities to improve skills and fitness level
Founder and head of Dance club at The Linden School (2012-2014)
Leading and inspiring students to be creative
Managing the club and ensuring members are learning and growing as dancers

WORK EXPERIENCE
Snowhawks Snowboarding Instructor (2014)
Taught a group of seven to nine year olds efficiently, building their snowboarding
skills based on the national standard of snowboarding (CASI)
Role of mentorship, guardianship, and safety at all times for ten hours a week
while encouraged the group to take risks, try new things, and improve

RELEVANT EXPERIENCES

Job Shadowing Deborah Gillis - COO of Catalyst (2013)
Observed conference calls with Board of Trade and CEO
Participated in lunch meeting with leader in IT industry
Visit to corporate lawyers

Leadership and CIT program at Camp Wabikon (Summer 2013)
Assigned to observe, learn, and assist staff during camp activities
Worked with team of CITs to develop, organize, and run camp programs
Developed ability to teach fundamental movement skills through completing a
leadership course certified by NCCP and the Coaching Association of Canada
Participated in planning and organizing tripping experiences

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Internship at Q Media

(2013)
Built software computing skills by using editing tools such as Final Cut Pro for
Mac
Managed the process of transferring, recording and archive VHS tapes through a
Beta camera
Researched the web to locate photos, articles, links, and info graphics for uploading
to various GetInvolved social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook

Innovation Fund Showcase
(2013)
Affixed posters to poster boards for the physician presenters
Assisted registration process for speakers
Event photographer: plenary sessions, panel discussions, keynote speaker
presentations, and awards including photos of the award-winning physician with
the Ontario Minister of Health Deb Matthews


Cataloguing, The Linden School Library (2011 2012)
Responsible for categorizing and labeling books using Googledocs and inputting
data into a school library records
Assistant Counselor and Volunteer, Young Peoples
Theatre
(Summer 2012)
Explored drama techniques and terms with children to encourage self-expression
through the arts
Took on leadership role by influencing seven and eight year olds to apply their
gained knowledge of acting
Assisted the instructor to create a play, and acted as a lunch time monitor for the
children to provide teachers a break

Volunteer, Baycrest Geriatric Hospital
(2010 - 2011)
Gained the skill to interact in a lockdown unit with seniors who have dementia
Provided seniors with company while facilitating activities, and organized a
traditional religious service
Assisted with the movement of the physically disabled seniors to and from their bus
into the special unit


ACHIEVEMENTS
! 2013 Bronze medalist at Canada-Wide Science Fair (received entrance scholarship
to Western University)
! 2013 Gold medalist at Toronto City-Wide Science Fair (funded by University of
Toronto to attend national competition
! Honour Roll for 4 years Grades 7 to 10 (2010 - 2013)
! White Sail 3 Certificate based on the Canadian Yachting Association Standards
(2011)
! St.John's First Aid Course Accredited
(2012)
! Course completed and certification from Canadian Association of Snowboarding
Instructors (CASI) for level 1 snowboarding instruction (2013)

CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Founder and head of Dance club at The Linden School (2012 - Present)
Managing the club and ensuring members are learning and growing as dancers
Dance at Turning Pointe Academy of Dance (2007 - Present)
Jazz, ballet, contemporary, breakdance, and hip-hop including 4 yrs of competition
Guitar Club at The Linden School (2011 - Present)

Ultimate Frisbee and Cross Country at The Linden School (2013-Present)

Member of Pivotal Motion Dance Theatre (2011 - 2013)






REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST