1. Nancy A. D. Valley Mob :0403643148
5 Boston Rd, Bundoora, Victoria, 3083 nancyvalley225@hotmail.com
Personal Profile
· Organized, mature, cooperative and
enthusiastic; Willing and able to learn quickly
· Excellent academic record, strong analytical
and research skills
· Fluency in English and French
· Excellent teamwork and people skills (friendly,
open minded, outgoing)
· Computer Skills: Internet research, email,
Microsoft experience (Outlook, Word, Excel,
PowerPoint), SPSS
Education
La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia [March 2010 - Present]
Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) – French and Humanities
- Practicum One (May 3-28): Melbourne Girls College (LOTE – FRENCH)
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada [September 2005 – December 2009]
B.Soc.Sc. Honours with concentration in Political Science – Immersion en Français
• Bilingualism Certificate
• Dean’s List (2006)
• Golden Key Club member
• Semester abroad in France : Institut des études politiques Aix-en-Provence
• Semester abroad in Australia: Victoria University (Melbourne) – Honours thesis
• Other: membre Club d’immersion, International Student Association member (IEP)
Barrie North Collegiate, Barrie, ON, Canada [September 2000 - July 2005]
• Ontario Scholar and Honour Roll student
• Extra credit courses: Italian (night school 2005) and chemistry (summer school 2006)
• 3 month student exchange in France (2004)
• Other: peer help center volunteer, Student Council and Free the Children club member
Professional Experience
Employment
LaTrobe University, Melbourne, VIC Australia [March 2010 – July]
Anthropology Tutor
Responsibilities:
• Facilitating learning and discussion amongst students as a group during tutorials; answering questions,
clarifying concepts and assessing issues for individuals
• Acting as a liaison between students and the principal lecturer
• Reviewing, assessing and marking assignments
Victoria University – Student Equity and Diversity Department, Melbourne, VIC, Australia [April 2009]
Contact/Temporary worker
Responsibilities:
• Working in a group with other students packaging, addressing and mailing out the Student Equity calendar
distributed by the university
University of Ottawa International Office, Ottawa, ON, Canada [September 2008 – December 2008]
Information Officer/Mentor
Responsibilities:
• Providing response to diverse enquiries about programs and services in both official languages by email or in
2. person, including looking up information and contacting embassies
• Data entry and organization of student information and files
• Counseling students and assisting them in the administrative process involved with studying abroad
Actions Interculturelles de développement et d’éducation (AIDE), Sherbrooke, QC, Canada [May 2008 – August 2008]
Assistante de projet
Responsibilities:
• Assisted in the organization and execution of AIDEs Festival des Traditions du Monde activities
• Assisted in the organization of AIDEs Congrès Mondial des Jeunes activities
Service Canada, Victoria, BC, Canada [May 2007 – August 2007]
Employment Equity Summer Intern
Responsibilities:
• File management
• Data entry
• Administrative Tasks
Le Pétit Monde de Caliméro, St. Jean sur Richelieu, QC, Canada [June 2003 – July 2003
Assistant - Emplois d'été Échanges étudiants (Summer Work Student Exchange)
Responsibilities:
• Assisted in care of toddlers and pre-schoolers
• Supervised daily activities and day trips and performed light cleaning duties
• Improved French skills and usage in work environment
Volunteer
Université d’Ottawa Réseau francophile, Ottawa, ON, Canada [September 2009 – December 2009]
Events assistant
Responsibilities:
• Greeted attendees and gathered information for statistical purposes
• Greeted performers, assisted with setup, tours and orientation
• Performed various other tasks as requested by the coordinator based on specificities of the event
People's Republic of Delicious (PRD) - République populaire du délice (RPD), Ottawa, ON, Canada [September 2009
– December 2009]
Volunteer
Responsibilities:
• Attended workshops on healthy, easy, local, vegetarian cooking
• Prepared and distributed weekly meals from anesthetically pleasing, donated food to students
• Educated students about budget friendly, easy to prepare, healthy food
Barrie Community Health Centre, Barrie, ON, Canada [September 2005 – December 2005]
Information Desk Volunteer
Responsibilities:
• Greeted patients and answered basic questions related to services offered
• Organized and cleaned library and lobby
• Performed day to day administrative duties
• Assisted in organizing and setting up for special events
Barrie North Collegiate, Barrie, ON, Canada [September 2005 – December 2005]
Volunteer Tutor
Responsibilities:
• Assisted exchange and foreign students with their comprehension of both English and French, while
3. completing homework and assignment in various subject areas
Associations
Modern Language Teacher’s Association of Victoria - 2010
French Teachers Association of Victoria – 2010
Geography Teachers Association of Victoria – 2010
History Teachers Association of Victoria – 2010
Training and Other Qualifications
Effective Tutoring 1: Practical Strategies for Engaging Students and Promoting Learning
Effective Tutoring 2: Assessment, Feedback and Marking for Learning
Basic First Aid Training - Workplace L1: Australian Red Cross (04/07/20)
Working with Children Check
Australian Driver’s License
Hobbies and Interests
Enjoy reading, socializing, traveling, going to the football, practicing yoga, going for walks, trying
new things, cooking, meeting new people, learning new things
References Available Upon Request