Kari Abraham
Airdrie,Alberta
Summary
Dedicated to addressing students' needs through a holistic approach. Committed to fostering a safe environment that promotes discovery and empowers students to contribute positively to society. Collaborates effectively with colleagues, parents, and the community to ensure learner success and spiritual development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
BCS@Home
Calgary, Alberta
08.2022 - Current
- Develop engaging lesson plans for physical education classes.
- Supervise student participation in physical education programs and events.
- Organize school-wide athletic events.
- Coordinate schedules for athletes, events, and facility usage.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and institutional policies in athletics.
RED CROSS FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
Titan Health and Safety
Calgary, AB
05.2014 - Current
- Demonstrate and evaluate based upon the Red Cross standards
- Ensure the safety and understanding of all students
- Deliver engaging first aid training sessions to diverse groups.
LEARNING SUPPORT/GENERALIST/PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Rocky View Schools, Beiseker Community School
Beiseker, AB
10.2013 - 02.2016
- Work in conjunction with staff, parents, and students to create goals and strategies for success in learning
- Plan, develop, and implement lessons in a variety of subject areas and grade levels
- Promote an inclusive environment and teach a variety of topic areas
- Extracurricular involvement in basketball and staff events
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH/COUNSELOR
Hanover School Division, Steinbach Regional Secondary School
Steinbach, MB
08.2007 - 06.2013
- Responsible for implementing the Physical Education and Health Curriculum to grades 10-12 students
- High level of extracurricular involvement in a variety of areas contributing to the community of the school
- Individual and group counsellor for teens
- First responder and first aid/CPR instructor
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Education
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg, MB01.2011
Bachelor of Education -
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg, MB01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology and Applied Health, History
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg, MB01.2003
Skills
- Athletic event coordination
- Safety compliance
- Physical fitness assessment
- Student engagement
- Team building
- Problem-solving skills
- Conflict resolution
- Inclusive education
Certification
- 2025 Canadian Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (CIAAA) Conference
- 2025 Badminton Coaching Clinic
- 2024 New Athletic Directors Training: Hosted by CIAAA
- 2021 Emotional Coaching: De-escalation training with Sue Huff
- 2019 WHMIS: Workplace Health and Safety Certificate
- 2017 Adoption Training: Child and Family Services of Alberta
- 2016 Change Makers Design Cohort: Rocky View Schools
- 2015 Autism Awareness Conference: Autism Canada
- 2015 Zones of Regulation: Social Intelligence/self-regulation programming
- 2015 Jump Math Workshop
- 2013 Level one Administration Certificate: Manitoba Education
- 2012 H.E.L.P. Cohort: Hanover Educational Leadership Program
- 2010 Healthy Relationships: Red Cross campaign
- 2008 Beyond the Hurt: Red Cross Anti-Bullying campaign
Community Involvement
- LIVING SPRINGS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, Member, Airdrie, AB, 2013- Present
- BCS@HOME KODIAKS, Cross Country, Track and Field and Badminton Coach, Calgary AB 2024- Present
- AIRDRIE SOCCER, Volunteer Soccer Coach, Airdrie, AB, 2021
- BEISEKER BANDITS, Basketball Coach, Beiseker, AB, 2014 - 2016
- CANCER SOCIETY, Relay for Life Committee Member, Airdrie, AB, 2014 - 2015
- ATHLETICS VOLUNTEER, Alberta Summer Games, Airdrie, AB, 2014
- STEINBACH SABERS, Basketball, Cross Country and Track and Field Coach, Steinbach MB, 2007 - 2013
- SHINE THE LIGHT MINISTRIES, Missions Work, Dominican Republic, 2009
- HERO HOLIDAY, Aid Work, Dominican Republic, 2008
Accomplishments
- Two-year leadership program within Hanover School Division (2011-2013)
- Post Baccalaureate studies in Manitoba-30 Credit hours with a 3.85 GPA (2011)
- Travel to India with the University of Manitoba for an education study (2010)
- Competed in the Canada Winter Games in the sport of biathlon (1999)
- Part of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets achieving Warrant Officer First Class (1994-1999)
References
- Deanne, Carey, Humanities and Technology Coach, 403-531-0745, 403-605-7133, Menno Simons Christian School, work, mobile
- Esther, Penner, Business Education Teacher, 204-326-6426, 204-770-2660, Steinbach Regional Secondary School, work, mobile
Timeline
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
BCS@Home
08.2022 - Current
RED CROSS FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR
Titan Health and Safety
05.2014 - Current
LEARNING SUPPORT/GENERALIST/PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Rocky View Schools, Beiseker Community School
10.2013 - 02.2016
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH/COUNSELOR
Hanover School Division, Steinbach Regional Secondary School
08.2007 - 06.2013
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Education
Winnipeg, MB
Bachelor of Education -
Winnipeg, MB
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology and Applied Health, History
Winnipeg, MB
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