Mikyss Waugh

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Part-time Counsellor at City of Toronto, Staff
August 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Supervised children during sports camp and preschool activities. Organized and ran games and planned various events to engage the participants.
Camp Counselor / Youth Mentor at City of Toronto
August 1, 2023 - Present
Gained hands-on experience supervising youth camp groups; facilitated activities through peer-to-peer feedback and game-based learning; developed mentorship and team facilitation skills.
Sports Organizer at City of Toronto
August 1, 2023 - Present
Supervised elderly participants and managed the setup and takedown of sports equipment such as nets and rackets to ensure smooth activities.
Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) Leader at City of Toronto
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Gained hands-on experience leading younger camper groups, summer school and facilitating activities through peer-to-peer feedback and game-based learning. Developed a strong foundation in youth mentorship and team facilitation, preparing for future Camp Counselor positions.
Tri Design Collaboration (Co-op) at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
June 30, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Collaborated in a group to create a presentation focused on a mental health app. Conducted brainstorming sessions for design ideas including layout and color scheme. Researched information including logos, icons, and other related apps relevant to the project.
Co-op Designer at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
May 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Collaborated with a team to design and present a concept for a mental health mobile app, focusing on user needs and accessibility.
Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) - Volunteer at City of Toronto
July 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Completed a two-week Counsellor-In-Training (CIT) leadership program, focusing on cooperative learning, leadership development, and coaching/instructional skills.
Counsellor in Training at City of Toronto
July 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Completed a Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program; gained hands-on experience in leading younger camper groups, cooperative learning, leadership development, and coaching/instructional skills.
Counsellor in Training (CIT) at City of Toronto
July 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Completed a two-week Counselor-in-Training leadership program focused on cooperative learning, leadership development, and coaching/instructional skills.

Education

Advanced Diploma at Durham College
September 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025
Diploma, SHSM Student at York Memorial Collegiate Institute
September 1, 2018 - June 30, 2022
High School Diploma & SHSM Diploma - Arts at York Memorial Collegiate Institute
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Animation - Digital Production at Durham College
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
Diploma in Animation - Digital Production at Durham College
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025
High School Diploma & SHSM Diploma - Arts at York Memorial Collegiate Institute
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Diploma in Animation - Digital Production at Durham College
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2025

Qualifications

Counsellor-In-Training (CIT) Leadership Program
July 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Government, Media & Entertainment, Other, Software & Internet