APRIL MCKAY
Cross Lake,Manitoba
Summary
Science Teacher with one year experience teaching Grade 9 high school. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Motivated Science Teacher demonstrates scientific concepts by using apparatus, experiments, charts, sketches and other instructional aids. Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design and instructs pupils in proper use, care and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment and plant and animal life. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to provide orderly, productive environment during instructional activities and support educational mission.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
CROSS LAKE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
CROSS LAKE , Manitoba
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
DOULA
CROSS LAKE HEALTH SERVICES
CROSS LAKE , Manitoba
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Met with mothers to design individualized birth plans in terms of health concerns, birthing desires and potential problems.
- Assisted in over [Number] successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during and after labor.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
CROSS LAKE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
CROSS LAKE , Manitoba
08.1999 - 08.2016
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
RECEPTIONIST
CROSS LAKE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
CROSS LAKE , Manitoba
08.1996 - 07.1999
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
- Oversaw inventory materials monitoring, requisitions and supply re-stocking.
- Supported various administrative duties by proofreading, transcribing and invoicing.
Education
BACHELOR oF EDUCATION DEGREE -
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE oF THE NORTH
UCN06.2022
BACHELOR oF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES DEGREE -
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE oF THE NORTH
Cross Lake, MB06.2022
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE -
UNIVERSITY oF MANITOBA
UCN CROSS LAKE MANITOBA06.2000
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Educational Needs Assessment
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Computer Skills (word, spreadsheet and so on)
- EDWIN Program
Accomplishments
- Weight Loss Challenge Co-ordinator where I host challenges for the Community to promote better health choices such as exercise and good eating habits.
- Give Away Page is a facebook page I created for families that may run low on basic needs such as clothing, household items and/or food. I post for families in need when they need food and do the pick and drop off for them at their households.
- Cake Personal Business (bake and decorate cakes for my customers)
- Ribbon Skirt making
- just a name a few
Cake decorating
Design and create cake for clients
Additional Information
Mr Amjad Malik
UCN Professor
204 720 5740
Mrs Holly Linski
UCN Professor
Kenanow Coordinator
204
Miss Carolyn Creed
UCN Professor
204 383 5301
Timeline
Science Teacher
CROSS LAKE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
12.2021 - 06.2022
DOULA
CROSS LAKE HEALTH SERVICES
01.2018 - 08.2019
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
CROSS LAKE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
08.1999 - 08.2016
RECEPTIONIST
CROSS LAKE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
08.1996 - 07.1999
BACHELOR oF EDUCATION DEGREE -
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE oF THE NORTH
BACHELOR oF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES DEGREE -
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE oF THE NORTH
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE -
UNIVERSITY oF MANITOBA
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