Jacob Girard
Summary
Second year teacher dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects. Compassionate individual with passion for fostering positive learning environment through relationship building. Possesses deep understanding of educational principles and effective classroom management techniques, coupled with proficiency in curriculum development and lesson planning. Committed to inspiring students and fostering academic growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Lakeland Roman Catholic Seperate School Division
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Responsible for teaching Grade 7-8 Social Studies, Grade 8 CTF(Design and STEAM), and Grade 11 Math (20-2, 20-3, and 20-4)
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and retention.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular activities and resources. (Co-Taught STEAM 8)
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Coached Jr. High Basketball team to winning a district championship
Education
Bachelor of Education Secondary - Education
University of Alberta
06-2024
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Effective relationship management
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Curriculum implementation
- Project-based learning
- Student rapport
- Adapting to different learning styles
- High school math
- Middle school math
Certification
- Alberta Education Interim Professional Certificate
Timeline
Teacher
Lakeland Roman Catholic Seperate School Division
09.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Education Secondary - Education
University of Alberta
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