Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Volunteer Experience
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Ian Keating

Fredericton,Canada

Summary

Dedicated educator with a background in Human Kinetics and a passion for teaching Physical Education. Committed to fostering active lifestyles through engaging, inclusive movement experiences. Seeking to leverage strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of physical literacy to inspire students and promote lifelong health and well-being.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Internship

Leo Hayes High School
Fredericton, New Brunswick
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Delivered engaging instruction to students in Grades 9 through 11 in Physical Education, Outdoor Education, and the Hockey Enrichment program (Physical Education 10/Wellness 11).
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with provincial curriculum outcomes, and school-wide goals.

Local Permit Supply Teacher

Anglophone School District - West
Fredericton, New Brunswick
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Teaching students at various schools and age levels in Western New Brunswick.
  • Following lesson plans and directions left by classroom teachers.

Bilingual Engagement Officer

Green Schools Nova Scotia - Thinkwell Shift
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Providing environmental education to classrooms across Nova Scotia from kindergarten to grade 12, in both French and English.
  • Developed program materials to enhance sustainability initiatives in educational settings.
  • Conducted outreach to inform the educators and schools about available educational offerings.

Lead Guide - Sea Kayak / Bicycle (Interpretive)

Outside Expeditions
North Rustico, Prince Edward Island
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Facilitating guided tours, engaging large groups of guests on natural, cultural, and local histories, in both French and English.
  • Exercising strong interpersonal skills to form relationships with all guests to ensure an enjoyable adventure.
  • Leading others in a recreational setting, providing them with thorough instruction on paddling techniques, on-water safety and a descriptive trip plan prior to departure.

Outdoor Educator/Land Management Lead

The Woods Origins Academy
Quispamsis, New Brunswick
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Teaching youth in a nature-based private elementary school. Fostering strong relationships with my students.
  • Developing daily lesson plans, engaging in constant communication with students, staff, and parents.
  • Responsible for designing a sustainable land management plan for the school campus. Emphasizing outdoor classroom efficiency, sustainability and land stewardship.

Local Permit Supply Teacher

Anglophone School District - South
Saint John, New Brunswick
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Teaching students at various schools and age levels in southern New Brunswick.
  • Following lesson plans and directions left by classroom teachers.

Forest Teacher

Cedar Brook Learning Centre of Excellence
Fredericton, New Brunswick
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Educating children in an outdoor classroom setting, emphasizing inquiry-based teaching.
  • Lesson planning and delivering engaging educational experiences for students.
  • Developed a comprehensive Outdoor Activity Guide curriculum for the education centre.

Education

Bachelor of Education Candidate - Physical Education and Social Studies

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Human Kinetics With Major in Kinesiology, Minor in History

Saint Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS
05.2021

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Physical education instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Health and wellness promotion
  • Outdoor education
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Classroom management
  • Physical education instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Health and wellness promotion
  • Outdoor education

Certification

  • First Aid Certified (CPR C & AED) (Needs to be renewed)
  • NCCP Level 1 Coaching Certificate
  • Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayaking Certified

Affiliations

  • Hockey, Baseball
  • History, Geography, Environmental Education
  • Outdoor Activities – Skiing, Backcountry Hiking/Camping, Sea Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing etc.

Volunteer Experience

  • Grand Manan Minor Hockey, Hockey instructor, Hockey instructor for youth development program.
  • Town of Quispamsis, Remembrance Day set-up/tear down for ceremony at the Qplex.
  • KC Blades, Delivering “Learn to Skate” program, instructing youth and adults.
  • Kennebecasis Trail Association, Trail building/maintenance for local community trail system.
  • Fit 4 Tots St.FX, Youth after-school physical education program.
  • St. FX Cameron Hall House Hockey, Head Coach, Coaching university-aged hockey players in a competitive environment.

References

  • Josh Collins, Athletic Director, josh.collins@nbed.nb.ca, 1 (506) 449-5744, Leo Hayes High School
  • Reg Springer, Faculty Mentor, springr@nbnet.nb.ca, 1 (506) 461-2396, University of New Brunswick
  • Jennifer Arsenault, Owner/CEO, jennifer.arsenault@originslc.com, 1 (506) 644-8855, The Woods/Origins Academy

Timeline

Local Permit Supply Teacher

Anglophone School District - West
03.2025 - 06.2025

Teaching Internship

Leo Hayes High School
11.2024 - 05.2025

Bilingual Engagement Officer

Green Schools Nova Scotia - Thinkwell Shift
11.2023 - 06.2024

Outdoor Educator/Land Management Lead

The Woods Origins Academy
01.2023 - 06.2023

Local Permit Supply Teacher

Anglophone School District - South
10.2022 - 01.2023

Lead Guide - Sea Kayak / Bicycle (Interpretive)

Outside Expeditions
06.2022 - 08.2024

Forest Teacher

Cedar Brook Learning Centre of Excellence
09.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Education Candidate - Physical Education and Social Studies

University of New Brunswick

Bachelor of Arts - Human Kinetics With Major in Kinesiology, Minor in History

Saint Francis Xavier University
Ian Keating