Nola Lacey

CONTACT INFO

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QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proficient writer, editor, proofreader, and translator
  • Experience teaching English and music to students of all ages
  • Fluent in written and spoken Japanese (Level N2, Japanese Language Proficiency Test)


 

EDUCATION

Web Development, Bitmaker Labs (2013 - )

TESOL Certificate Program, University of Toronto (2013)

Honours Bachelor of Arts Program, University of Toronto (2012)

East Asian Studies Specialist, Sociology minor, University of Toronto

Exchange Student, International Exchange Rikkyo University (2010)

In cooperation with the University of Toronto

WORK EXPERIENCE

Summer Student, The Law Society of Upper Canada (2013), Toronto

  • Worked with Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Maintained records and an online database
  • Contacted companies and employees on the Law Society’s behalf

Student Teacher, LINC Program (Spring 2013), Toronto

  • Assisted with teaching English to new immigrants to Canada

Teacher’s Assistant, LABO (2009 - 10), Tokyo

  • Assisted with after-school English classes for students (2 - 17)
  • Co-directed students in English-Japanese theatre presentations

Junior Staff Assistant, Music by the Lake, Camp Wahanowin (June 2008), Orillia

  • Assisted conductors at choir rehearsals
  • Coached individuals and groups
  • Conducted small ensembles and led sectionals

Peer Tutor, Vocal Music (2007-08), Rosedale Heights, Toronto

  • Led sectionals as directed by music teacher
  • Taught music theory to students (14 - 21)
ACTIVITIES

  • Member, TESL Ontario (2013)
  • Member, 519 Church Street Community Centre (2013)
  • Communications Officer (2011) and Member
    Japan-Canada Student Association, University of Toronto

  • Member, Toronto Chamber Choir (2007 - 08)
  • Server, Lawyer’s Feed the Hungry Program (2008)
    The Law Society of Upper Canada, Osgoode Hall

AWARDS
  • Japanese Language Profiency Test N2 (2011), Japan Foundation
  • Grade 9 Piano (2011), Royal Conservatory of Music
  • Vocal Music Award (2008), Rosedale Heights
  • Book Award (2008), Rosedale Heights
  • Life Drawing Award (2007), Rosedale Heights
INTERESTS
    Languages, Japanese and Korean pop culture, video games, board games, costuming
REFERENCES
    Available upon request