MATTHEW TYLER NELSON (Wearing Black Hat) 

EDUCATION

September 1997 - April 2002: Simon Fraser University Major: Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resources), Minor: Education (Curriculum and Instruction)
While Competing in Track and Field for Simon Fraser University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Summer 2000 - 2001: University of British Columbia Soccer/Summer Camps. Instructed children ages 4-15, Age Group Coordinator, supervising instructors while managing young children, interacting with parents 

Summer 2001: Vector Marketing Inc. Contacted possible clients, set-up meetings with the clients and presented the product. Filled order forms. 

Summer 1999: Henry Schein Arcona Dentistry Supply Inc. Operated the main inventory carousel computer system; Quality control on picked items.

Summer 1998: University of British Columbia Soccer Camps. Instructed children, ages 4 - 13, on the many aspects of soccer; Instilled the children with confidence and self-discipline; Ensured the safety and enjoyment of the children. 
 
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, Netscape Navigator, Explorer 

VOLUNTEER WORK

Summer 1998: Basketball Instructor at the Enver Creek Secondary School Basketball Camp, Surrey. Ages: 11 to 13 

September 1996 - June 1997: Assisted mentally and physically Disabled Students in the Frank Hurt Secondary School Leadership Program, Surrey. Ages 13 - 20

September 1994 - June 1995: Peer Mediator at Frank Hurt Secondary School, Surrey.

ACADEMIC AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

September 1997: Recipient of the Jack Diamond Simon Fraser University Entrance Scholarship for Athletics and Academics ($10,000), Burnaby.

September 1997: Received Surrey Teachers' Association Scholarship awarded for academics 

September 1994 - June 1997: Enrolled in Advanced Placement English and Math within Frank Hurt Secondary School, Surrey. 

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES   
I am currently a member of the Simon Fraser University, and Coquitlam Cheetah Track and Field Teams. I compete in Triple and Long Jump, and also the 110m hurdles. Between the years of 1994 and 1998, I represented British Columbia at the Canadian Nationals.
 
I enjoy coaching and working with people. I currently volunteer at local junior development (ages 9-12) track and field meets as an official or timer. I will coach these ages starting in the spring of 2001.

I was the sweeper for the U-17 British Columbia Soccer team at the Snickers Cup Canadian National Championships in Saskatoon.

I have been involved in the Communications Student Society within Simon Fraser University.

REFRENCES

Doug Gordon:   (Home phone)   (604) 448-9350 
(Email)   gordon_d@fc.sd36.bc.ca

Doug Gordon was the head instructor at the UBC soccer camps during the years that I was employed there. As such, he was my boss.

Carmen Adair:  (Work Phone)  (604) 527-8888
   
Carmen Adair is the C.O.O. of Henry Schein ARCONA, which I was employed at for one summer term. He is both a personal, and a professional reference. (Please inform me before contacting Carmen as he is very busy as COO)
 
Rick Iverson:  (Work Phone)  (604) 291 - 4150
   (Email)  riverson@sfu.ca

Rick Iverson is a Human Resources and Industrial Relations professor at Simon Fraser University. 

Joel Nelson

Available February

Joel Nelson

8845 140^th street

Surrey, B.C Canada

Education

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Kinesiology/Sec. Teacher Certification, emphasis in History

Major GPA 3.8, Overall GPA 3.5

Graduated with Honours Dec 2002

Academic and Athletic Awards and Achievements

Academic

United States National Dean"s List

Graduated with University Honours

Outstanding Major of the Year (a National Award) Nominee

Distinguished Honour Graduate for Kinesiology Nominee

Texas A&M Superior scholar-athlete 2001, 2002

Texas A&M College of Education Dean"s List 2000, 2002

Verizon Scholar-athlete achievement 1998-2002

Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society

Golden Key International Honor Society

Athletic

Texas A&M Letterman in Track and Field 1998-2002

Awarded Track and Field Scholarship to Texas A&M 1997

Canadian National Jr. Champion (100m, 200m) 1997

Represented Canada at Pan Am Jr. championships in Cuba (4^th 100m) 1997

English

Enrolled in Advanced Placement English at Frank Hurt School 1994-1997

English Student of the Year at Frank Hurt Secondary School 1995

Work experience

Westfield High School, Spring, Texas Fall 2002

Student Teacher in History and PE

Responsible for planning and implementing daily lessons in both fields ranging from sophomore to senior classes. Served as assistant coach for varsity track and cross- country teams. Gained valuable experience working with students of diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

British Columbia Active Living Community Services, Vancouver, Canada 1998 ¡á 2002

Child Care worker and Camp councilor

Supervised and instructed students in a variety of activities emphasizing: cooperation, teamwork, and leadership. These students included ESL, special needs, and low-income children.

University of British Columbia Soccer School, Vancouver, Canada 1998 ¡á 2002

Coordinator - 3 to 5 year old program

Planned, organized and directed the program for the youngest age group in the soccer school. Outlined and coached practice sessions, oversaw instructors, interacted with parents, and made decisions on the direction of the entire program.

Coach - "Kick Start" and "High Performance" programs

Instructed 8 yr olds to 18 yr olds ranging from beginners to elite players

Education Experience

Volunteered in various Secondary and Elementary schools as part of the Education degree program. Worked as an assistant teacher, teacher"s aid, coach and individual mentor within the classroom environment.

References

Available upon request.

Jacqui Moffat