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Catherine Lamer

Leduc

Summary

Elementary education professional with focus on nurturing young learners and growing their academic, faith and physical activity. Skilled in innovative lesson plans and implementing engaging teaching methods. Known for collaboration and committed to achieving educational goals through effective teaching strategies and strong interpersonal skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Grade 2 Teacher

St. Benedict Catholic School
09.2023 - Current
  • Indigenous Education Facilitator
  • Athletic Director

Grade 1 Teacher

Father Leduc Catholic School
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Indigenous Education Facilitator

Grade 4 Teacher

Father Leduc Catholic School
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Elementary Physical Education
  • Youth Minister, Religious Education Coordinator
  • Indigenous Education Facilitator
  • Grade 2 ELA Interventions

Grade 2 Teacher

Father Leduc Catholic School
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Youth Minister, Religious Education Coordinator
  • Indigenous Education Facilitator

Summer Student

City of Edmonton Horticulture Department
04.2015 - 08.2020

Grade 3 Student Teacher (EDFX 490)

Sherwood School
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Taught Cree language and physical education
  • Instructed LA to ESL students in a one-on-one setting
  • Engaged in student groups such as beading and Pow Wow clubs

Grade 2 Student Teacher (AFX)

École Notre Dame School
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Main focuses included Science, Social and Religion
  • Engaged in technology resources
  • Coached grade 5-6 girl's basketball
  • Learned and became proficient in different resources such as Backwards Design, Growth Mindset and Empowering Writers
  • Participated with the STAR Catholic Division Literacy Cohort Team

Grade 1 Student Teacher (IFX)

Father Leduc Catholic School
03.2018 - 04.2018
  • Completed a Social Studies unit in two grade 1 classes
  • Coached and officiated both boys and girls floor hockey
  • Worked in and became familiar with a Montessori designed classroom

Summer Student

Leduc Chamber of Commerce
04.2014 - 08.2014

Referee

Edmonton Youth Basketball Association
01.2011 - 04.2011

Education

Combined Degree - Native Studies, Social Studies

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
04.2019

High School Diploma -

Christ the King Junior Senior High School
Leduc, AB
06.2013

Skills

  • Demonstrated commitment to faith development in children in both a parish and educational setting
  • Experience and understanding in Indigenous studies
  • Highly motivated and excited about the field of education, including the academic, faith and sports experience for students
  • Proven communication and interpersonal skills
  • Certified in SIVA - Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments
  • Citizen of Distinction Award 09/2013 - City of Leduc
  • Edwin Parr Nominee for STAR Catholic Schools 09/2020
  • Excellence in Catholic Educational Leadership Academy - Newman Theological College, completed 05/2024 with STAR Catholic Schools Cohort

Practicum Experience

  • Grade 1 Student Teacher (IFX), 03/2018, 04/2018, Father Leduc Catholic School, Leduc, AB, Taught social studies unit in two grade 1 classes, Coached and officiated boys and girls floor hockey, Worked in and became familiar with a Montessori designed classroom
  • Grade 3 Student Teacher (EDFX 490), 01/2019, 04/2019, Sherwood School, Edmonton, AB, Taught Cree language, physical education, ESL one-on-one setting, engaged in student activity groups
  • Grade 2 Student Teacher (AFX), 09/2018, 12/2018, École Notre Dame School, Leduc, AB, Main focuses included science, social and religion, engaged in technology resources, coached grade 5-6 girl's basketball, participated with STAR Catholic Division Literacy Cohort Team

Other Employment

  • Horticulture Department, City of Edmonton, 04/2015, 08/2020
  • Leduc Chamber of Commerce, 04/2014, 08/2014
  • Edmonton Youth Basketball Association, 01/2011, 04/2011

Past Employment

  • Grade 1 Teacher, 09/2022, 06/2023, Father Leduc Catholic School, Leduc, AB, FT Permanent Continuous Position, Indigenous Education Facilitator
  • Grade 4 Teacher, 09/2021, 06/2022, Father Leduc Catholic School, Leduc, AB, FT Permanent Continuous Position, Elementary Physical Education, Youth Minister, Religious Education Coordinator, Indigenous Education Facilitator, Grade 2 ELA Interventions
  • Grade 2 Teacher, 09/2019, 06/2021, Father Leduc Catholic School, Leduc, AB, PT Probationary Position, Youth Minister, Religious Education Coordinator, Indigenous Education Facilitator

Timeline

Grade 2 Teacher

St. Benedict Catholic School
09.2023 - Current

Grade 1 Teacher

Father Leduc Catholic School
09.2022 - 06.2023

Grade 4 Teacher

Father Leduc Catholic School
09.2021 - 06.2022

Grade 2 Teacher

Father Leduc Catholic School
09.2019 - 06.2021

Grade 3 Student Teacher (EDFX 490)

Sherwood School
01.2019 - 04.2019

Grade 2 Student Teacher (AFX)

École Notre Dame School
09.2018 - 12.2018

Grade 1 Student Teacher (IFX)

Father Leduc Catholic School
03.2018 - 04.2018

Summer Student

City of Edmonton Horticulture Department
04.2015 - 08.2020

Summer Student

Leduc Chamber of Commerce
04.2014 - 08.2014

Referee

Edmonton Youth Basketball Association
01.2011 - 04.2011

High School Diploma -

Christ the King Junior Senior High School

Combined Degree - Native Studies, Social Studies

University of Alberta
Catherine Lamer