Alison Gert
High River,Canada
Summary
Dedicated educator with a track record of fostering student achievement and creativity at Calgary Catholic School District. Expert in differentiated instruction and classroom management, with a passion for integrating life skills into learning. Committed to professional development, including Foods and Fashion courses, and adept in fostering student engagement and progress.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Calgary Separate School District
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all 32 students were able to access core curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Served as Division Two Representative for New Curriculum Implementation Team, and worked with faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Junior High ES1 Teacher
Calgary Catholic School District
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed a multi-grade class of junior high students with a variety of cognitive abilities and needs.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Elementary Diverse Learning Teacher
Calgary Catholic School Board
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Worked collaboratively with other elementary teachers (Kindergarten to Grade Six\-, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Provided one-on-one support, small groups, and in classrooms to provide support for students with learning difficulties in a variety of areas.
Junior High Art and General Subject Teacher
Calgary Separate School District
08.2000 - 08.2015
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources for several classes of up to 32 students each to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining discipline while fostering creativity and individuality in student work.
- Organized school-wide art exhibits showcasing student talent and promoting the importance of visual arts in education.
- Developed and facilitated after-school art clubs and activities for students to hone skills.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Junior High
University of Calgary
Calgary, ABMaster of Arts - History
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SKBachelor of Arts (Honours) - History
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SKSkills
- Passion for cooking, baking, and sewing, and enjoy helping younger people develop these important life skills
- I have strengthened my own skill set by participating in as many professional growth opportunities relating to Foods and Fashion as possible during recent years
- I am attending the District's Foods and Fashion courses this summer (Foods July 2-5 and Fashion July 8-12), as confirmed by Lori Mayer
- I have also registered for AHS Food Safety Course
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Baking and Preserving
I enjoy cooking and baking from scratch several times a week. I also preserve my own food (meat dishes as well as the typical jams and jellies).
Knitting and Sewing
I usually have two or three projects on the go at one time. I sew both quilts and clothes (skirts, tops, costumes, pajamas), and knit everything from mittens to cardigans.
Krav Maga
I started Krav Maga about six years ago. I achieved my first belt (there are only four) after two years, and while Covid delayed training for a while, I am again working towards my second.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Calgary Separate School District
08.2022 - Current
Junior High ES1 Teacher
Calgary Catholic School District
08.2018 - 08.2022
Elementary Diverse Learning Teacher
Calgary Catholic School Board
08.2015 - 08.2018
Junior High Art and General Subject Teacher
Calgary Separate School District
08.2000 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Education - Junior High
University of Calgary
Master of Arts - History
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - History
University of Saskatchewan
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