1. Jayme Acres
507 Avenue G South
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7M 1V7
Phone: (306) 715-8468
Email: jaymeacres@gmail.com
Education
Universityof Saskatchewan
(2013) Bachelor of Arts & Science with a major in English
(2012) Bachelor of Education with distinction
Capilano University, Vancouver BC
(2007) Two-year diploma in Outdoor Recreation Management and Tourism
Relevant courses include:
 Tourism marketing
 Computer applications for outdoor recreation and tourism
 Financial planning in tourism
 Human resource management in tourism
 Cross cultural tourism
 Communications in outdoor recreation and tourism
Relevant Employment Experience
November 2014- Present Saskatoon Public Library, Alice Turner Branch
Branch public service assistant /Casual. Program development and
delivery, including ESL program planning and delivery with new
Canadians, children’s story hour, and technology training for adults.
Other duties include community outreach, patron assistance, monthly
statistic tracking, program development, and cash handling. Training in
Sierra and Polaris.
October 2014 – Present Saskatoon Public School Division
Prairie Spirit School Division
Substitute teacher for grades 1-12. The majority of my work has
taken place with Nutana Collegiate, Royal West Collegiate, and Mount
Royal Collegiate. I have worked with inner city students, faculty, and
administration in multiple capacities over the past ten years.
March 2014 – October 2014 Community Learners High School / Youth Development Corp.
High school teacher and youth worker. Duties include classroom
instruction in English, Native Studies, Math, Work Education, and
Graphic Arts. Skills include organizing lesson plans and student activities
in an efficient, timely manner, and providing one-on-one and group
instruction. Throughout my teaching experience with students of all ages
and backgrounds, I have developed the patience and flexibility needed to
work in an environment with varying demands, deadlines, sensitivities
and distractions.

2. 2009 – Present Universityof Saskatchewan, Western College of Veterinary
Medicine in partnership with The Saskatoon Colostrum
Company
Lab technician, research assistant for Dr. Deborah Haines.
Duties include academic research, conducting literature reviews and
preparing manuscripts for publication, meeting deadlines, and project
management. This position requires the organization of large amounts of
data—receiving, cataloguing in Excel, and running multiple tests on over
1000 blood samples. I work independently and as an assistant to the lab
supervisor, which requires attention to detail, managing multiple priorities
and deadlines, and following instructions closely.
2011 – 2013 Marion M. Graham Outdoor School Program – Saskatoon, SK
Teaching internship. Duties included classroom instruction, organizing
wilderness trips, and supervising/leading wilderness trips with grade 11
students. My internship provided the opportunity to practice adaptation
and classroom management in a variety of settings, use judgement to
solve problems, and collaborate with other educators.
2007 – 2009 Hostelling International –Victoria, B.C.
Front desk attendant and reservations. This position gave me the
opportunity to develop my interpersonal skills and utilize written and
verbal communication in a professional environment. I am highly
experienced in addressing complaints and resolving problems in a
friendly manner while interacting with people from all backgrounds.
References
Ann Foster
Alice Turner Library
306-975-7658
Stacey Lacoste
Lab Supervisor,WCVM Microbiology
306-966-7229
Tammy Girolami
Principal,Royal WestCollegiate
306-683-7541
Lisa Johnson
Administrator,Jackpine Press Publishing
Branch Public Service Assistantatthe Library on 20th
306- 975-7508
Volunteer Experience & Additional Training
 Saskatoon Open Door Society 2015 Dimensions of Culture
workshop
 Contributing board member at Jackpine Press Publishing,
Saskatoon SK 2010-present
 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word 2012 volunteer
 USSU Pride Center and Women’s Center volunteer
2009/2010
 Guide for Nutana Collegiate canoe trip (multiple years
running)
Hobbies
 Community organizing, event
planning, mentorship, activism,
allyship and advocacy
 Screen printing, mechanical goods &
jewelry repair and restoration,
leatherwork and shoe repair
 Canoeing, snowshoeing, hiking, rock
climbing, and wilderness camping
 Land based practices & general skill
hoarding