Résumé of Mr. Skyler J. Hoffos

Mr. Skyler Hoffos

Address: 191 52343 Range Road 211, Sherwood Park, AB, T8G1A6

Phone: Cell: 1 780 862 5303

Email: skywriter2@me.com

Education:

• Bachelor of Education, Secondary; Fine Arts Major, ESL Minor (2017)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Alberta (2015)
• High School Honors Diploma in French Immersion (2011)
• Usui Reiki Master, and Colour Energy Healer. Trained under Melissa Crowhurst (2018-2020)
• TCM Herbal Practitioner, Empowered Healer’s Academy (2022)
  

Work Experience:

• Art 10-20-30 Teacher, Fort Saskatchewan High School, 2022-2024
• Enterprising Minds 10-20 Teacher. Fort Saskatchewan Highschool, 2023-2024
• Festival, Event, and Wedding Performer with Kobzari Folk Band, 2019-2024
• Owner and Craftsman at The Ukrainian Viking, EST 2022
• Audio Book Reader for “The Carnivore Diet for Businessmen by Yusuf Ahmed”
• Art 9, 10, 20, 30 Teacher, Ardrossan Jr Sr High School, Multiple Temp Contracts Sept 2020 to June 2021
• CTF Construction 7-9, CTS Construction 10-20, 9/10/20/30 Art, and LINKS Phys Ed Teacher, Vegreville Composite High School, August 2019- June 2020
• CTF Shop and Outdoor Education, and English Teacher at Rudolph Hennig Jr High School, EIPS, Probationary, August 2018 - June 2019
• Art, English and Health Teacher at Rudolph Hennig Jr High School, EIPS, February-June 2018
• Substitute Teacher with Elk Island Public Schools, September 2017 - Now, between contracts
• Camp Counsellor/Instructor (Kiev’s K Hi Ukrainian Orthodox Youth Camp 2005 to 2018)
• Artist Residency, Calgary Scotland, (Isle of Mull), June 2017
• Owner and Photographer with Skyler Jade Photography EST 2011
• Owner of Healing Sky Energy Work EST 2019
• Owner, Blacksmith, Leatherworker, and Craftsman at Sky’s Forge and Leatherwork EST 2013 (now The Ukrainian Viking)
• Blacksmith at Pysanka Festival, Vegreville Alberta, 2013-2024
• Blacksmith at Babas and Borscht Festival, Andrew Alberta, 2014-2016
• Demonstrator and Craftsman Booth at multiple Craft Shows and Festivals in Alberta and Saskatchewan (2012– present)
• Historical Interpreter and Mentor of Jr Interpreter Children’s Program at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, 2012-2015
• Volleyball/Badminton officiating (2008-2011)
• Salad chef at Earl’s Restaurant (2009-2010)
• Clerk and Chef at Country Mercantile corner store (2010)
  

Volunteer Work Experience:

• Sunday School Teacher (Sherwood Park Alliance Church, 2005 to 2009)
• Youth Mission to Quito, Ecuador, July 2008
• Youth Mission Work, Mustard Seed Church Ministries, Edmonton/Calgary
• Performer of fiddle and dance at the Celebration of Jordan at the UCHV 2008
• Usher at Festival Place Theatre
• Jr. High youth group leader, Sherwood Park Alliance Church, 2008, 2009
• Performing Arts and Cultural tour to Ukraine, August 2010
• Guest Artist teaching High School Art grades 9-12 at Ardrossan Jr/Sr High School
• Duct Tape art class instructor at Sherwood Park Library in 2012
• Demonstrator with Odin’s Ravens at Edmonton Deep Freeze Festival 2015
• Guest Speaker in university course SCAND 365 at University of Alberta 2015, 2017
• Guest Speaker at Alberta Museums and Historic Sites annual meeting 2013
• Guest Speaker at Edmonton Torskeklubben 2017 and 2018
• Guest Artist for Edmonton Public Schools
• Props Director for Edmonton Verkhovyna Ensemble 2018-Now
• Panel Speaker for UofA CMASTE on the subject of “The Feasibility of Integrating Environmental Education with Indigenous Education in Alberta”, March 6, 2019
• Educational Presenter on Ukrainian Culture and Dance for EIPS
• NASP Archery Instructor at Rudolph Hennig, 2018/2019
• NASP Archery Range Officer, Ardrossan Tournament, 2018-2020
• Bagpiper for Rudolph Hennig 2018 Remembrance Day Ceremony
• Bagpiper for Vegreville Composite 2019 Remembrance Day Ceremony
• Bagpiper for Town of Vegreville 2019 Remembrance Day Ceremony
• Tour Coordinator for Verkhovyna Ensemble’s 2019 Performing Tour to the countries of Georgia and Ukraine.
• Painter/Demonstrator of a Giant 6’ tall Pysanka/Ukrainian Easter Egg at Ukrainian Refugee Fundraiser, Kingsway Mall, March 2022
• Trauma Relief and Mental Wellness Coach, Park Memorial, January 2024
  

Exhibitions and Collections:

• Strathcona County Library Art Collection 2010/2011 and 2011/2012
• Commissioned Painting on display at University of Alberta Hospital
• ‘Off The Wall’ juried Art Exhibitor, Enterprise Square, Edmonton, 2014
• Empathy With The Body Art Exhibition, Student Union Building, U of A 2014
• ‘Into The Forest, Into My Soul’ Sculptural Installation, Edmonton Works Festival, Churchill Square, 2015
• Individual Art Show “Graduated Works of Sky Hoffos” May 2015, Uncas, Alberta
• Blacksmithed Sculpture Permanent Installation “Oceanic Buoy Fountain” in Calgary, Scotland
• ACUA (Alberta Council for Ukrainian Arts) Gallery in Edmonton 2018- present
• “Element” Art Exhibition with Larysa Matchak, ACUA Gallery, Edmonton, January 8 - Feb 5 2021
  
  

Honors And Awards:

• Ardrossan High School grade 10,11,12 Honors Award
• Ardrossan High School Band Award grade 7 and 9
• Ardrossan High School Art Award grade 7,10,11,12
• Ardrossan High School Bison Volleyball Award grade 8 and 10
• Strathcona Youth Art Acquisition Award, 2010 and 2011
  

Certificates Held:

• DELF (Diplôme d’Études de Langue Française) Level B2 Certificate
• AMA Driver Education Course and Class 5 Driver’s License
• Red Cross Babysitting Course
• Red Cross Swimming Level 8
• Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR
• Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Wildlife Certificate
• MTY (More Than Yourself) #1 and #2 Leadership Courses
• Alberta Delegate for Encounters With Canada (EWC) in Ottawa, March 2010
• RPAL Firearm Possession and Acquisition License
• NASP Archery Instructor
• Reiki Master
• Equine Emotional Trauma Therapy
• Colour and Vibrational Healing
• TCM Herbal Practitioner
  

Skills and Hobbies:

• Skilled with Laser Engraving, confident with Lightburn, RDworks, and Ruby softwares.
• Fiddle Player in Ukrainian-Albertan Folk Bands “Kobzari” and “Nich”
• Blacksmith, Leatherworking, Woodworking, Carving and Welding
• Experience riding and harnessing horses.
• Experience Tagging, Wrestling, and Branding Calves
• Excellent verbal communication skills and fluent in English, French, and conversational Ukrainian
• Ukrainian Dancer with Ardrossan Yatran (16 years), Nadiya International Choreographic Ensemble (4 years), Viter Dancers ( 1 year), and with Dunai Dance Ensemble (4 years).
• Studied violin for 26 years
• Trombone player in Ardrossan School Concert and Jazz Bands
• Proficient in playing a variety of musical Instruments including Fiddle, Tsymbaly, Mandolin, Balalaika, Trombone, Harmonica, Accordion, Banjo, Guitar, Ukulele, Bagpipes, Hurdy Gurdy, and Didgeridoo.
• Painter, Sculptor, and Printmaker
• Sewing, with machine and by hand, as well as Pattern Making
• Silk Screening
• Dark Room Photo Developing
• Operating Wood and Metal Shop Machinery
• Fire Dancing Performer using Poi, Staff, Rope Dart, and Sword
• Epoxy Work
• Stone Carving
• Traditional Plant Medicine
• Scandinavian Runic and Shamanic Practice Studies
• Proficiency in Auric, Tarot, and Energy Reading
• Extensive experience in Intuitive Sigaldry
  

Associations:

• ACCSC (Arts and Culture Council for Strathcona County)
• ACUA (Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Art)
• USS (Ukrainian Student’s Society at the University of Alberta)
• University of Alberta Agriculture Club
• Farmhouse International
• Ardrossan Crafters Artists and Artisans
• Verkhovyna Ensemble and Dunai Dancers
• ATA Alberta Teacher’s Association
• Lloydminster Fish and Game Association
  

References:

• Curtis Starko, Principal, Fort Saskatchewan High School, 7809983751, curtis.starko@eips.ca
• D’Anne Bennet, Assistant Principal, Bev Facey, 7809983751, danne.bennett@eips.ca
• Rod Leatherdale, Principal, Vegreville Composite High School, (Now Supports for Students), rod.leatherdale@eips.ca
• Ken Wlos, Principal, Rudolph Hennig Jr High, 7809910115, ken.wlos@eips.ca (Principal from current Probationary contract 2018/2019)
• IFX Evaluation, Alysia Diniz, Archbishop Jordan High School 2016, 7804672121 (Copy of evaluation available)
• Linda Boser, Kiev’s K Hi Camp Director, Ph: 780 826 4935 (Reference Letter 2014)