Career Development Practitioner / Employment Counsellor personal eportfolio

1. e-portfolio
ELIZABETH LEVESQUE

2. STATEMENT OF AUTHENTICITY
 This e-Portfolio is my personal collection of digital information targeted
specifically for the purpose of obtaining a position in the Career
Development field.
 This authentic e-Portfolio is privately owned and created by me, Elizabeth
Levesque. This work is solely my own, and I am solely responsive for its
content, organization, and construction. I ask that it not be copied as some
of the work samples herein are used with permission of the employer for
portfolio purposes only.
 I further hereby certify that the documents referenced in and submitted as
evidence are authentic, and I agree to submit originals for examination upon
request.
““Elizabeth, ... I feel privileged having you as
a student.” …Carole Cotton:-)” Conestoga ‘09

3. Table of Contents
 Personal Philosophy……………………..4
 Professional Profile………………………5
 Skills Profile………………………………..6
 Accomplishments & Recognition……13
 Resume………………………………………23
 Calling Card…………………………………23
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4. Vocational & Personal Philosophy
In the personality assessment, Keirsy’s Temperament Sorter, I am the
Idealist. “ The Idealists are the group most attuned to values and
seeking the greater good. All Idealists seek to have a life of
meaning, to help themselves and others grow to be the best that
they can be.”
My personal philosophy:
To encourage a respectful and supportive work
environment that inspires excellence in people.

5. Professional Profile
See Accomplishments’ section for evidence
My Core Competencies are:
C1.3.2 Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong
learning
C2.2.6 Establish and maintain collaborative work
relationships
C3.1.6 Identify the major organizations resources and
community-based services for career development
C4.1.1 Respond to clients` needs

6. Graphite Drawing ’07,
shown here in Newspaper clipping

7. Learn Continuously
SKILL DEMONSTRATION EVIDENCE
1. Personal 1. Enrolled in the Career 1. Emails showing P
philosophy to Development Practitioner’s Teacher comments
continuously program at Conestoga
learn and grow College
2. Fine Art Awards from M
2. Plans for, sets 2. Created and submitted art Community Art
and achieves pieces to community Art Shows
own learning Shows.
goals 2 b) Newspaper articles
Transferrable Skill =
community interaction
Rating: P = Proficient M = Mastery

8. Participated in Projects & Tasks
SKILL DEMONSTRATION EVIDENCE
1. Plans, designs 1. Accepted as part of “Noted’ 1. Newspaper articles
project (United Way pilot P
and carries out
projects and project), to work with 1 b) Award plaques
M
mentor in order to be a
tasks from start
participant in compilation Transferrable Skills =
to finish with CD. Participated in learning with and from
well-defined workshops, composed others, community
objectives and song, met with musicians, interaction while striving
outcomes studio recording, CD launch toward a common goal
and other performances.
2. Works to 2. Noted Acceptance letter
2. Created and submitted art
agreed quality pieces to community Art Shows.
2 b) Noted CD with jacket M
standards &
specifications 2 c) Noted website P
Rating: P = Proficient M = Mastery

9. Think & Solve Problems
SKILL DEMONSTRATION EVIDENCE
1. Creative and 1. Researched on-line e- 1. Sheet music / music
program to learn to play piano, portfolio (my own) P
innovative in
exploring possible and music theory. Has
composed several pieces and 1 b) Noted CD with jacket
solutions
created sheet notation for
accompanying musicians.
Building music portfolio.
2. Recognized the 2. Presentation Drawings
2. Designed to specifications M
interpersonal, and rendered in Illustrator,
technical and Transferrable Skill =
innovative furniture ideas for software excellence,
mathematical ice bar in Dubai (and other graphics for PowerPoint
dimensions of a projects) presentations, flyers,
problem brochures
Rating: P = Proficient M = Mastery

10. Demonstrate Positive Attitudes & Behaviours
SKILL DEMONSTRATION EVIDENCE
1. Deals with people, 1. Worked for five years as part 1. Letter of
problems and of a team in a Resource Room Recommendation from M
situations with setting for students with Department Head.
learning disabilities at a high
honesty, integrity
school
and
personal ethics
2. Shows interest, 2. Researched on-line e- 2. Sheet music /
initiative and effort program to learn to play piano, music portfolio M
and music theory. Has 2 b) CD
composed several pieces and
created sheet notation for Transferrable Skill = not
accompanying musicians. afraid to learn and be
Building music portfolio. challenged
Rating: P = Proficient M = Mastery

11. Works with Others
SKILL DEMONSTRATION EVIDENCE
1. Understands and 1. Accepted as part of United Way
works within the project, to work with mentor in 1. Noted Acceptance P
dynamics of a order to be a participant in letter
compilation CD. Participated in
group workshops, composed song, met
1. b) Noted CD with jacket
with musicians, studio recording, 1. c) Noted website
CD launch and other
performances
2. Flexible: 2. Worked for five years as part 2. Letter of M
respectful, open to of a team in a Resource Room Recommendation from
and supportive of setting for students with learning Department Head
the thoughts, disabilities at a high school
opinions and
contributions of
others in a group Rating: P = Proficient M = Mastery

12. Diverse Work Experience
Holds a genuine understanding of the relationship between
employers and employees.
 Education: teacher, tutor
 Industry: trainer, mentor
 Computer technology
 Business administration
 Skilled trades
 Plus…

13. spring fog mist Huron County-2008
Photography Skills= Transferrable skills
brochures, leaflets, postings, documentation
Accomplishments
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14. “Elizabeth’s warmth and sensitivity have enabled
her to work so well with our students. She is very
knowledgeable in many subjects that our
students study and is willing to learn anything
that is new.”
C4.1.1 Respond to clients` needs

15. “In recognition of your work ethic and
reliability , we have increased your hourly
wage...”
C2.2.6 Establish and maintain
collaborative work relationships

16. “There was a huge response and we had
some tough decisions to make…The
committee recognizes your talent...this
commitment is up to you…you will work
with [producer] and make yourself
available as needed.”
C1.3.2 Demonstrate a
commitment to lifelong learning
C2.2.6 Establish and maintain
collaborative work relationships

17. “…awarded the NSCAD Alumni Association
Foundation Scholarship…Scholarships at
NSCAD University are awarded on a highly
competitive basis. Your achievement
speaks most highly of your commitment to
your studies.”
C1.3.2 Demonstrate a
commitment to lifelong learning

18. Special Education Core 1
Commitment and interest in
human behaviour and individual
learning styles.
C3.1.6 Identify the major
organizations resources and
community-based services for
career development
C4.1.1 Respond to clients` needs
C1.3.2 Demonstrate a
commitment to lifelong learning

19. C3.1.6 Identify the major
organizations resources
and community-based
services for career
development
C4.1.1 Respond to clients`
needs
Professional Kinesiology is an extension of
Brain Gym, a technique to repair lost
stages of development in learning.
Commitment and interest in human
behaviour and individual learning styles.

20. Recognizes the
interpersonal, tech
nical and
mathematical
dimensions of a
8ft bar with shelves for candles problem
Back bar for bottles
The pillars have saffron cloth encased in
the blocks of ice to signify monks’ robes.
Designer for ice sculptures, ice
furniture, ice logos, ice bars and
much more
I did these Illustrator
drawings, to exacting
specifications, for an ice bar
lounge in Thailand. The theme
of this set of drawings is
Temples. Everything here is
ice, even the walls!

21. C3.1.6
Identify the major organizations
resources and community-based “Huron United Way will bring
services for career development together people and resources
to create a community that
. Creative and innovative in enables positive social change.”
exploring possible solutions

22. Halloween Pennant Dragonfly, photographed in London ‘09
Participates and awarded in various
community art shows.
Transferrable skill = documenting
Plans for, sets and achieves
own learning goals

23. background photograph my own: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
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