Resumé

Objective

To teach in a learning community that cultivates positive relationships and encourages learning experiences that inspire students to not only achieve but surpass their potential.

Languages

Fluent in English, Afrikaans & conversational French

Education & Training

Bachelor of Education: Major - Elementary & Minor - TESL

September 2011 - April 2017

Mount Royal University - Calgary, Alberta

Minor in Teaching English as a Second Language
Specializing in Special Needs Education, Fine Arts and Language Arts
Teaching Certificate held since August 2017

High School Diploma

Graduated June 2011

Holy Trinity Academy - Okotoks, Alberta

Completed both French Immersion and International Baccalaureate courses

Teaching Experience

Kindergarten Teacher: August 2018 – June 2020

High River Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten - High River, Alberta

In charge of running the school location, executing all Directress and administration duties in addition to teaching Preschool and Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Teacher: September 2017 – June 2018

Okotoks Children’s Montessori Academy (Kindergarten) - Okotoks, Alberta

Responsible for preparing students for learning within the context of the Alberta Program of Studies while concurrently implementing the predetermined Montessori curriculum.

MRU Student Teacher: January 2015 - April 2015

Jennie Elliot Elementary School (Grade 2) - Calgary, Alberta

Selected for a 15-week integrated practicum where teaching intervals increased from a few lessons to teaching full time, while simultaneously completing five university courses.

MRU Student Teacher: January 2014 - April 2014

St. Cyril School (Grade 5) - Calgary, Alberta

Partook in a 5-week practicum wherein which I was responsible for teaching a minimum of fifty percent of the school day with First Nations students.

MRU Student Teacher: January 2013 - April 2013

The Third Academy (Grade 4 to 6) - Calgary, Alberta

Worked with severe behavioural and/or special needs students who had been removed from all other schools. Created individualized lessons for students in order to make enjoyable experiences in order to mediate and correct behaviour.

MRU Student Teacher: September 2012 - December 2012

Spitzee Elementary School (Grade 4/5) - High River, Alberta

Acquired valuable skills for teaching math in an interactive method and was exposed to a program called Plan B for at-risk students.

MRU Student Teacher: January 2012 - April 2012

Chinook Park School (Grade 2) - Calgary, Alberta

Placed in a French immersion classroom where I had the opportunity to put my 3rd language to use and taught lessons in French.

MRU Student Teacher: September 2011 - December 2011

Cranston School (Grade 1/2 Split) - Calgary, Alberta

Came to understand and respect the importance of a child’s voice by observing my mentor teacher’s Reggio focused teaching approach. Meanwhile, I adapted tasks and projects to suit the learning styles of complex learners, working to meet their academic outcomes.

Additional Work & Volunteering

Respite Care Giver: December 2017 - Present

Private Residence - Blackie, Alberta

Encourage social interactions with the child by engaging through play meanwhile providing a break for the child’s primary caregivers.

Educational Assistant: September 2016 - Present

Highwood High School - River, Alberta

Assigned to three students with low functioning Autism; implement lessons and behavioural plans by using effective instructional strategies to motivate and encourage student participation during learning activities.

Recreation Coordinator: May 2015 - April 2016

Centre for Learning@HOME - Okotoks, Alberta

Planned, organized, managed and attended events for Homeschooled students in the Okotoks, Calgary and Red Deer area.

High School Guidance Assistant: May 2014 - September 2014

St. Paul’s Academy: May 2013 - September 2013

Centre for Learning@HOME - Okotoks, Alberta

Maintained, tracked and created student records meanwhile also processing, handling and tracking student registrations. Additionally, managed office organization, counselor schedules, covered the school reception desk and duties.

Coach, Volunteer: October 2011 - April 2014

Special Olympics - Calgary, Alberta

Coached a small group of individuals focusing on specific set of skill outcomes. Patience was key in order to be understanding. Consistently needed to take into consideration the severity of the individual’s disability to achieve each outcome.

References

Jennifer Deas-Dawlish

Final Practicum Mentor Teacher

jgdeasdawlis@cbe.ab.ca

403-815-7678

Bryan Branford

Highwood High School Principal

branfordb@fsd38.ab.ca

403-652-5500

AnneMarie Barwich

Supervisor at the Centre for Learning@HOME

abarwich@redeemer.ab.ca