Andrea Hrycaj
Edmonton,AB
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division No.2
08.2015 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents, students and staff to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies in pursuit of excellence.
- Organized Social Emotional Learning games and activities using Kimochis Program.
- Facilitated mental wellness activities with students to assist emotional regulation goals
- Developed creative and innovative extra curricular projects to engage learners such as school wide Math Fair.
Teacher
St. Albert Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet specific standards of Cogito charter educational program.
- Evaluated test result data to inform effective teaching practices.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals in rigorous academically focused program.
Teacher
Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division No.2
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed classroom website to create open channel of communication with parents and to showcase student achievements.
- Collaborated with peers to organize and lead wide variety of extracurricular activities such as school Science Fair, Art Show, and Talent Show. Co- led Social Justice Club.
- Took part in nurturing variety of school-wide initiatives such as Literacy, technology integration, and Math curriculum implementation.
- Led after-school technology sessions about Smart Board and other educational technology tools
Camp Counselor
Camp Health, Hope & Happiness
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Worked with individuals from ages 8-80 with special needs.
- Understood unique needs of each individual camper in effort to ensure that they have enjoyable and memorable experience
- Planned and modified programs to suit individual needs.
- Organization, flexibility, and team work were essential in this position.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education, Special Education Minor
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.2013
Professional Development
- The Science of Reading Webinar Series, 2022
- Special Education Conference, 2018
- Educational Technology Innovation Summit, 2017
- Ted Lewis Math Fair Conference, 2016
- ATA Professional Development - Winning Strategies for Struggling Students, 2013
Volunteer Experiences
Edmonton Public Schools, 2013, Study Buddy
Kids with Cancer Society, Sept 2010, Camp Counselor
Camp Oselia Ukrainian Catholic Church Camp, July 2006 and 2007, Camp Counselor
Awards and Achievements
- Jason Lang Scholarship (2012)
- Rutherford Academic Scholarship (2007 - 2009)
- University of Alberta Academic Excellence Scholarship (2009)
- Royal Canadian Legion’s Ladies Auxiliary Bursary (2009)
- Africa fundraiser painting auctioned at Profiles Art Gallery (2009)
- Artwork published in “The Notebook” Magazine (2008)
- Ukrainian dancer with Kalyna, Shumka School of Dance, and Viter (1994 - 2008)
Timeline
Teacher
Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division No.2
08.2015 - Current
Teacher
St. Albert Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2015
Teacher
Evergreen Catholic Separate Regional Division No.2
08.2013 - 06.2014
Camp Counselor
Camp Health, Hope & Happiness
05.2010 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education, Special Education Minor
University of Alberta
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