Levesque.Eportfolio

ELIZABETH LEVESQUE

e-portfolio

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

Table of Contents

Personal Philosophy……………………..4

Professional Profile………………………5

Skills Profile………………………………..6

Accomplishments & Recognition……13

Resume………………………………………23

Calling Card…………………………………23

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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.

Vocational & Personal Philosophy

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 developmentC4.1.1 Respond to clients` needs

Professional ProfileSee Accomplishments’ section for evidence

Graphite Drawing ’07, shown here in Newspaper clipping

SKILL DEMONSTRATION EVIDENCE

1. Personal philosophy to continuously learn and grow

2. Plans for, sets and achieves own learning goals

1. Enrolled in the Career Development Practitioner’s program at Conestoga College

2. Created and submitted art pieces to community Art Shows.

1. Emails showing Teacher comments

2. Fine Art Awards from Community Art Shows

2 b) Newspaper articles

Transferrable Skill = community interaction

P

M

Learn Continuously

Rating: P = Proficient M = Mastery


1. Plans, designs and carries out projects and tasks from start to finish with well-defined objectives and outcomes

2. Works to agreed quality standards & specifications

1. Accepted as part of “Noted’ project (United Way pilot project), to work with mentor in order to be a participant in compilation CD. Participated in workshops, composed song, met with musicians, studio recording, CD launch and other performances.

2. Created and submitted art

pieces to community Art Shows.

1. Newspaper articles

1 b) Award plaques

Transferrable Skills = learning with and from others, community interaction while striving toward a common goal

2. Noted Acceptance letter

2 b) Noted CD with jacket

2 c) Noted website

P

M

M

P

Participated in Projects & Tasks



1. Creative and innovative in exploring possible solutions

2. Recognized the interpersonal, technical and mathematical dimensions of a problem

1. Researched on-line e-program to learn to play piano, and music theory. Has composed several pieces and created sheet notation for accompanying musicians. Building music portfolio.

2. Designed to specifications and rendered in Illustrator, innovative furniture ideas for ice bar in Dubai (and other projects)

1. Sheet music / music portfolio (my own)

1 b) Noted CD with jacket

2. Presentation Drawings

Transferrable Skill = software excellence, graphics for PowerPoint presentations, flyers, brochures

P

M

Think & Solve Problems



1. Deals with people, problems and situations with honesty, integrity and personal ethics

2. Shows interest, initiative and effort

1. Worked for five years as part of a team in a Resource Room setting for students with learning disabilities at a high school

2. Researched on-line e-program to learn to play piano, and music theory. Has composed several pieces and created sheet notation for accompanying musicians. Building music portfolio.

1. Letter of Recommendation from Department Head.

2. Sheet music / music portfolio

2 b) CD

Transferrable Skill = notafraid to learn and be challenged

M

M

Demonstrate Positive Attitudes & Behaviours



1. Understands and works within the dynamics of a group

2. Flexible: respectful, open to and supportive of the thoughts, opinions and contributions of others in a group

1. Accepted as part of United Way project, to work with mentor in order to be a participant in compilation CD. Participated in workshops, composed song, met with musicians, studio recording, CD launch and other performances

2. Worked for five years as part of a team in a Resource Room setting for students with learning disabilities at a high school

1. Noted Acceptance letter1. b) Noted CD with jacket1. c) Noted website

2. Letter of Recommendation from Department Head

P

M

Works with Others


Education: teacher, tutor Industry: trainer, mentor Computer technology Business administration Skilled trades Plus…

Diverse Work ExperienceHolds a genuine understanding of the relationship between

employers and employees.

Accomplishments

spring fog mist Huron County-2008

Photography Skills= Transferrable skills brochures, leaflets, postings, documentation

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“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

“In recognition of your work ethic and reliability , we have increased your hourly wage...”

C2.2.6 Establish and maintain collaborative work relationships

“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

“…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.”


C3.1.6 Identify the major organizations resources and community-based services for career development



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


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.

Recognizes the interpersonal, technical and mathematical dimensions of a problem

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!

The pillars have saffron cloth encased in the blocks of ice to signify monks’ robes.

8ft bar with shelves for candles

Back bar for bottles

C3.1.6Identify the major organizations resources and community-based services for career development

. Creative and innovative in exploring possible solutions

“Huron United Way will bring together people and resources to create a community that enables positive social change.”

Plans for, sets and achieves own learning goals

Participates and awarded in various community art shows.Transferrable skill = documenting

Halloween Pennant Dragonfly, photographed in London ‘09

background photograph my own: Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

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