Gracie Dougan

A hard-working, inclusive, and compassionate individual with a knack for helping others. Versatility, reliability and determination are among my strong suits.

• Graduated with Honours
• Dean's List Student at UFV
• 3-time scholarship recipient at UFV: Entrance Scholarship, College of the Arts Scholarship, Constance Barber Newby Memorial History Endowment Scholarship

Mission Secondary School - Student Teacher Volunteer (170 Hours)

Mission, BC

10/2022 - Current

- Volunteered in both Honours, Adaptive English classes and New Media English classes, assisting grades 10-12 students with a variety of needs and skills

- Worked independently with students with IEPs to improve their writing and editing skills during their essay construction units

- Co-designed lesson plans by consulting the BC Curriculum Standards, and First People's Principles of Learning, to give multiple 20-minute lessons under the supervision of mentor teachers

- Gave a 45-minute lesson under supervision and facilitated discussion for an AP English course, on their novel study

- Took on a leadership role when facilitating discussion as a class and in smaller groups

- Built a strong rapport with students, fostering trust between all

Garibaldi Secondary School - Student Teacher Volunteer (20 hours)

Maple Ridge, BC

08/2023-11/2023

- Volunteered in a grade 8/9 Foods class, observing and assisting students with general safety and tasks

- Assisted students with designations under the support of staff, to provide extra support during labs

- Organized and set up labs for students alongside my teacher mentor

University Of The Fraser Valley - Teammate: "Comeback Canada Challenge" (20 hours)

Abbotsford, BC

01/2022-04/2022

- I was recruited to take part in UFV's "Canada Comeback Challenge," to work alongside a team to create a presentation that solved an issue regarding an increasingly asocial society

- Improved team productivity in a leadership role by collaborating regularly, sharing progress, scheduling meetings and designating roles

Linda Hamm Horsemanship - Camp Coordinator (55 Hours)

Mission, BC

12/2020-10/2021

- Facilitated horseback riding camps, for kids of all experience levels throughout the spring and summer, maintaining a safe, encouraging environment

- Led lessons on general horse care and knowledge to ensure kids were aware of their responsibilities and comfortable in their surroundings