JARED BAKER

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
SECOND LANGUAGE AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Completed sixteen weeks of immersion studies with the University of Western Ontario in
Trois-Pistoles in 2015 and participated in Explore and Langue et travail in Jonquire in 2008.
Proven ability to speak in public and deliver bilingual tours and museum programming
developed through eight years experience at six museums in three provinces.
In depth knowledge of how to write educational programs and design exhibitions using an
outcomes-based approach acquired by training with the Ontario Museum Association.
Prepared materials and set-up public and school programming to ensure efficient delivery,
teaching children from a variety of grade levels in a museum setting.
Experienced in presenting material in a manner that encourages students to participate.
Proven ability to create a positive and constructive learning environment as demonstrated by
having received several complimentary letters from museum visitors.
RESEARCH AND ORGANIZATION
Experienced in utilizing different research methods online, in libraries, or archives in order to
find information or solutions.
Ability to analyze a project or system in order to explain principles, objects, or concepts as
demonstrated by developing a new entry exhibition for the Canadian Automotive Museum.
LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK
Experience resolving conflicts and dealing with difficult public relations situations by being
polite, patient, and helpful when communicating to patrons and coworkers.
Experience in working effectively as part of a team of volunteers, partners and staff, and
individually.
Skilled at initiating contact or discussion with groups and individuals, and implementing new
ideas.

EMPLOYMENT
PART-TIME LANGUAGE MONITOR OCTOBER 2016-PRESENT
Nova Scotia Department of Education Halifax, NS
Prepared and delivered lessons on French language and culture in order to encourage students in
their classwork and language abilities.
HERITAGE INTERPRETER OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2015
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Halifax, NS
Rapidly learned and delivered guided tours and museum programming in both official languages
in order to ensure quality museum operations during the end of the cruise ship season.
VOLUNTEER CURATORIAL ASSISTANT JANUARY-DECEMBER 2015
Canadian Automotive Museum Oshawa, ON
Designed an exhibit for the museum to improve visitor experience and the museums offerings
and to complete a course for the Ontario Museum Associations Certificate in Museum Studies.
OUVRIER AGRICOLE AUGUST 2015
Ferme-cole des Basques Trois-Pistoles, QC
Through Western Universitys French language school, assisted in diverse activities at the Farm-
School, an alternative education program, to improve French and communication skills.
 GUIDE TOURISTIQUE (BNVOLE) JUIN-AOT 2015
Parc De LAventure basques en Amrique Trois-Pistoles, QC
In concert with French studies at Western Universitys language school in Trois-Pistoles, delivered
guided tours and engaged visitors to strengthen my French and communication skills.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE OCTOBER 2012-DECEMBER 2014
Chapters/Indigo Ottawa, ON
Anticipated customers needs by making connections between their interests and the books sold.
Skilled at initiating contact with people and listening to their stories and interests before making a
sales suggestion.
VOLUNTEER 2012-2014
Bytown Museum Ottawa, ON
Demonstrated capacity to engage an audience while speaking in public developed through telling
stories and conducting tours. Developed and tested a new curriculum-based school program to
fill the museums need for a language arts program.
GUIDE MAY 2009-DECEMBER 2011
Canada Aviation and Space Museum Ottawa, ON
Co-authored a tour of the reserve hangar in order to provide training material for team members.
Demonstrated capability to adapt to changing guest requirements, such as age of participants, to
achieve program goals when delivering educational programs.
GUIDE TOURISTIQUE JUIN-AOT, 2008
Muse de la Dfense arienne de Bagotville Saguenay, QC
After completing the Explore program, I delivered tours of the Muse and CFB Bagotville as part
of Langues et travail in order to improve my second language abilities.
LIFEGUARD AND SWIM INSTRUCTOR FALL 2003-SPRING 2008
YMCA of Greater Toronto, National Capital YMCA Oshawa, Ottawa, ON
Developed learning plans, taught child and adult swim lessons, and oversaw safe operations of the
pool over four years.
AQUATIC DIRECTOR MAY-AUGUST 2007
Hamlet of Taloyoak Taloyoak, NU
Administered aquatic programming; coached the swim team; taught lessons; and hired and trained
staff. Coordinated and organized the training of the first Inuit lifeguard in the North so that
Taloyoak now has the only pool in Nunavut run wholly by locals.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

APPLIED MUSEUMS STUDIES COURSES 2011-2015
Ontario Museum Association Various, ON
Completed courses through the OMAs Certificate in Museum Studies program in artifacts and
conservation techniques; museum organization and management; developing education programs;
and exhibit design.
BACHELOR OF ARTS, GENERAL STUDIES 2017
Mount Saint Vincent University Halifax, NS
Developed critical thinking, research, communication, and analytical skills through courses in
History, Psychology, French, and others. Planned activities as Treasurer-President of the Club
franais. Special consideration given to developing effective study habits, metacognition, and meta
learning. Cumulative GPA: 4.075.