Cheysna Alag

I am passionate about working with children and creating safe, inclusive spaces for everyone. I have extensive experience working with kids and developing age appropriate program planning and dealing with high emotional situations. Additionally, I have experience in management, and supervising and supporting staff in emergency situations and daily tasks, and deescalating high tension situations.

Child and Youth / Experience Associate / Duty Manager at YMCA (2024 – Present)

Experience across the Child and Youth department, Experience Associate role, and Duty Manager position, contributing to a strong understanding of YMCA operations.

• Supported children ages 6 months–15 years through engaging programming, attentive supervision, and developmentally appropriate activities
• Immense knowledge in designing programs that promote and enhance physical literacy in children
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills, patience and ability to combat heated customer situations
• Proven leadership and supervising experience and responding effectively during emergency situations

Instructor at Kumon (2022 – 2023)

Taught and enriched children's math and language skills.

• Includes experience in kids with ADHD, autism and developmental delays
• Customer service experience with parents

Youth Volleyball Coach at Coaching Volleyball Express House league (2019 – 2020)

Volunteered as a youth volleyball coach, providing skill-building instruction and supportive training to help children develop confidence, teamwork, and athletic ability.

BEd in Elementary Education - Generalist Degree – University of Alberta (2023-01)

High School Diploma – Central Elgin Collegiate Institute (2019-09 – 2023-06)