Duff Waddell
Calgary,AB
Summary
I am an Alberta certified English and social studies instructor with over fifteen years of experience teaching a diverse student population. I have taught all high school social studies and ELA courses online and in person. I am passionate about engaging students with a variety of high-quality online resources and helping foster a growth mindset. My experience and skill-set makes me an ideal fit for this position.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Social Studies Teacher
Calgary Board of Education
Calgary, AB
11.2023 - Current
- Providing engaging instruction to social studies students at John G. Diefenbaker High School.
- Adapting lessons for 10-1, 10 Honors/IB and 30-2 students.
- Creating authentic and engaging outcome-based assessments and adapting activities to a diversity of learning needs.
- Encouraging student involvement in online and in person discussions to promote interest and develop confidence in learning.
ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB
11.2013 - 09.2020
- Instructed a diverse adult student population in high school English and social studies courses online and in person.
- Created and assembled high-quality online learning resources to best engage students within the D2L learning platform.
- Evaluated student learning through a range of assessment strategies.
- Lead academic and career- based course development projects.
Instructor
Calgary Board of Education
Calgary, AB
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Taught lessons to a diverse population of high school and junior high school students.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials.
- Adapted lessons and assessments to best accommodate special needs students.
- Coached the senior boys soccer team at John Diefenbaker High School.
Education
Bachelor of Education - High School Social Studies
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC08.2004
Bachelor of Arts - History, Psychology, English, Sociology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC04.2000
Skills
- Extensive experience teaching online high school social studies and ELA courses
- Led academic and career-based curriculum development projects
- Strong understanding of creating engaging course content and skill based assessments
- Permanent Alberta Education Certification
- Adept at developing interpersonal relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
- Highly positive and collaborative
Timeline
High School Social Studies Teacher
Calgary Board of Education
11.2023 - Current
ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Bow Valley College
11.2013 - 09.2020
Instructor
Calgary Board of Education
11.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Education - High School Social Studies
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - History, Psychology, English, Sociology
University of British Columbia
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