Alicia Macinnes

Hardworking, passionate, and detail oriented team player looking for a position in the Bachelor of Education Program. Creative future teacher with years of experience working with children in the classroom. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long term success through well rounded educational experience.

Classroom Volunteer                                                                  September 2024-Current

Berkshire Park Elementary School (70 hours)

• Currently assisting in a Kindergarten classroom.
• Learning the structure of a Kindergarten classroom while assisting in daily routines and organization.
• Assist the teacher in classroom preparation and the delivery of lesson plans.
• Independently lead small groups during literacy and art projects.
• Provide support for students that need extra assistance.

Classroom Volunteer                                                                  May 2024-June 2024

Irene Kelleher Elementary School (4 hours)

• As a part of the Teaching Children Philosophy course at UFV, myself along with two classmates independently prepared and delivered four Philosophy lesson plans in a Grade 5 classroom outside of scheduled class-time. These sessions were observed by the Grade 5 teacher as well as my university professor.
• These lesson plans included various different philosophies such as Natural Philosophy, Materialism, Free Will (Locke), and Friendship (Aristotle).
• The themes of these lesson plans included relationships, empathy, freedom, moral responsibility, personal identity, change, existence, meaning, and language.
• Learned various different facilitation strategies while managing classroom behaviour.

Classroom Volunteer                                                               September 2023-June 2024

Maddaugh Elementary School (100 hours)

• Assisted in a grade 2/3 split classroom.
• Independently led directed drawing lessons as well as conducted and assessed spelling tests.
• Managed classroom behaviour while also maintaining a positive atmosphere.
• Assisted the students in subjects such as mathematics, art, and English.
• Provided one-on-one support to students needing extra help, enhancing their understanding of key concepts.

In-School Mentor                                                                         December 2021-May 2023

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program (50 hours)

• Student Mentor at Fort Langley Elementary.
• Accepted the position of a role-model for a student needing extra one-on-one support in school who was diagnosed with ADHD, and remained with him for the duration of Kindergarten to the end of Grade 1.
• Independently planned and prepared activities for each session such as crafts, Lego, sports, and tutoring.
• Created a supportive learning environment.
• Fostered a trustworthy relationship with the student by actively listening to concerns, thoughts, feelings and providing consistent support.

Assistant Soccer Coach                                                              February 2022-March 2022

Langley United Soccer Association (10 hours)

• Filled the roll of an assistant soccer coach for 10 year-old girls.
• Responsible for ensuring all children stayed on the field.
• Coordinated soccer drills for children.
• Fostered a safe environment for all children.