1. KYLA VAN LEEUWEN
Phone: (403) 998-5689
Email: kvl9@shaw.ca
KEY STRENGTHS
• Teaching and Instruction- demonstrated through years of coaching and instructing sport
• Hardworking, Reliable and Energetic
• Cooperative and Organized
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education 2011 to 2013
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
• Elementary Physical Education Specialist
• Jane S. Jamison Bursary in Education Award 2012
Bachelor of Kinesiology 2009 to 2011
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
• University of Calgary Transfer Scholarship 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher August 2013- Present
Atlas Learning Academy, Airdrie, Alberta
• Taught grade 2 & 3, physical education and music
• Permanent Teaching Certificate
• Led multiple school concerts and events
• Ran morning-care program before school hours
• Designed school and parent website
• Class 4 driver licence for field trip vans
Youth Leader August 2011- Present
City of Calgary Recreation, Calgary, Alberta
• Lead Sport Classes, Preschool Sport Classes, Calgary Afterschool Activities, Daycamps and
Community Events
• Engage in Activity and Teach Sport Specific Skills
Sales Associate July 2007- March 2013
Sport Mart, Calgary, Alberta
• Demonstrate Leadership in Key Holder Position
• Provide Excellent Customer Service in a Professional Environment
Exercise Program Designer May 2010- July 2010
Alberta Business and Educational Services (ABES), Calgary, Alberta
• Designed exercise workout for sterile processing technician students
• Video and Powerpoint was developed to accompany the workout
Fitness Trainer January 2010- September 2011
Kickin’ Fitness, International Eastside Soccer Club, Calgary, Alberta
• Established Soccer Conditioning Company with Partner
• Designed and Ran Functional Fitness Programs with Players Aged 5- Adults
2. ADDITIONAL EXPEREINCE
Coaching Junior High School Girls Basketball February 2013- March 2013
Beiseker Community School, Beiseker, Alberta
• Head Coach Position
• Skill Development and Team Building
Volunteer in Elementary School September 2010- March 2011
Grant MacEwan Elementary School, Calgary, Alberta
• Assisted Students with Classroom Work
• Taught Physical Education Classes for Kindergarten through to Grade 2
• Support a Variety of Teachers with their Field Trips
Coaching High School Girls Soccer September 2008- November 2012
James Fowler High School, Calgary, Alberta
• Head Coach Position
• Lead Practices and Develop Players Abilities
Volunteer for Soccer Club September 2004- Present
International Eastside Soccer Club, Calgary, Alberta
• Help Coach Teams in Practices, Academies and Games
• Run Evaluation Sessions and Volunteer at Registration and Equipment Nights
• Instruct Fitness Sessions as well as Maintain the Fitness Area of the Facility
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Standard First Aid CPR C and AED, Lifesaving Society, Calgary, Alberta (January 18, 2015)
• Child Development Supervisor, Alberta Children and Youth Services (November 2013)
• Empowering Writers Workshop, Calgary, Alberta (October 2013)
• Jump Math Workshop, Calgary, Alberta (May 2013)
• LEAD: Train the Trainer Training, City of Calgary Recreation, Alberta (February 2013)
• Winning Strategies for Struggling Students, University of Calgary, Alberta (February 2013)
• High Five Training, City of Calgary Recreation, Alberta (June 2012)
• Run Jump Throw, National Coaching Certification Program, Calgary, Alberta (June 2012)
• Attended HPEC Conference, Alberta Teachers’ Association, Camrose, Alberta (May 3-5, 2012)
• Fundamental Movement Skills- Coach, National Coaching Certification Program, Camrose,
Alberta (May 3, 2012)
• Ethical Decisions, National Coaching Certification Program, Calgary, Alberta (April 2012)
• Reporting a Concern, City of Calgary Recreation, Alberta (December 2011)
• Fundamental Movement Skills Community Leader, National Coaching Certification Program,
Calgary, Alberta (November 2011)
• Program Planning, City of Calgary Recreation, Alberta (October 2011)
• Gymnastics Foundations, National Coaching Certification Program, Calgary, Alberta (June 2009)
• Coaching Theory 1&2, National Coaching Certification Program, Calgary, Alberta (December
2008)
• Ethics, Nutrition & Planning, National Coaching Certification Program, Calgary, Alberta
(December 2008)
• Senior Soccer Technical & Practical 3, National Coaching Certification Program, Calgary,
Alberta (October 2007)
• Youth Soccer Technical & Practical 2, National Coaching Certification Program, Calgary, Alberta
(October 2007)
INTERESTS
• Competitive Soccer- Captain of premier women’s soccer team
• Travelling
3. KYLA VAN LEEUWEN
Phone: (403) 998-5689
Email: kvl9@shaw.ca
References
Lauren Kelly
Recreation Program Specialist
Village Square Leisure Centre North and East Region, City of Calgary
2623 56 Street NE
Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6E7
403-366-3923
Linda Tanigami
Recreation Program Specialist
Village Square Leisure Centre North and East Region, City of Calgary
2623 56 Street NE
Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 6E7
403-366-3921
Helen Koupantsis
Principal/ Owner
Atlas Learning Academy
201 1st
Avenue NE
Airdrie, Alberta, T4B 0R4
403-477-3311