KATE GOODWIN
Victoria
Summary
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Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher On Call
Sooke School District (No. 62)
09.2023 - Current
- Be available to teach in all schools throughout the district, primarily in elementary schools, but also in middle and high schools when needed
- Assume all duties and responsibilities of the absent teacher
- Follow lesson plans left by the classroom teacher to the best of my ability, and/or plan my own lessons
- Come prepared with lessons and activities for various grades
- Communicate and collaborate with other staff members, including Educational Assistants, to support students using best practices
- Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and complete duties unrelated to original teaching assignment.
Teacher On Call
Greater Victoria School District (No. 61)
01.2022 - Current
- Same as above
Server
Be Love Restaurant
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Displayed outstanding service-oriented qualities by greeting and welcoming customers and ensuring they had a positive and memorable experience
- Served customers, highlighting our daily features and providing product knowledge and menu suggestions
- Created a welcoming environment for customers and co-workers alike
- Confidently navigated and utilized TouchBistro POS system
- Received and processed cash and card payments
- Took orders and reservations over the phone and responded to customer inquiries
- Opened and closed the restaurant.
Vice Principal
Canadian Independent Micro School (CIMS)
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Taught two primary classes, for a total of 9 hours/ week
- Observed students and worked individually with those who required additional academic support
- Met with students who appeared to be struggling socially/ emotionally and provided them guidance, using a variety of strategies and tools
- Reviewed teachers' lesson plans weekly and provided suggestions and supportive comments
- Observed teachers frequently throughout the year to lend constructive feedback
- Met with teachers individually each term to identify their strengths, to develop SMART goals, and to review/ reflect upon what went well and what could be done differently in the future
- Led a wide range of extra curricular activities, including the Run Club, Bike Club, Hiking Club, Triathlon Club, and Volunteering, in which I took students to various events across Taiwan and participated in myself as the teacher chaperone.
Teacher
Canadian Independent Micro School (CIMS)
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Designed unit and lesson plans for Language Arts and History, adapting and extending lessons in order to accommodate multi-grade classrooms and engage students with diverse learning needs
- Created lessons with a focus on critical thinking, collaboration, and participation
- Assessed students using a variety of assessment methods, and completed report cards biannually
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers on various projects both in and out of the classroom, including multiple fundraisers and school-wide performances
- Organized and led the school Run Club.
Montessori Directress
St. Christopher's Montessori School
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers and staff members to implement the Montessori philosophy and Early Years Curriculum throughout the classroom and school
- Planned and prepared yearly, monthly, weekly unit/lesson plans, themes, and goals
- Observed, assessed and wrote progress reports for students three times/ year
- Implemented the BC Curriculum in a Montessori classroom
- Led Parent-Teaching Interviews
- Organized a variety of school events, including Sports Day and Cultural Day.
Education
Positive Psychology Diploma -
The Langley Group
Melbourne, Australia10.2019
Montessori Teacher Diploma: Early Years Education -
The Montessori Partnership
Edinburgh, U.K.06.2016
Bachelor of Education: Elementary Curriculum -
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC04.2011
Skills
- Demonstrates passion for health and wellness, local and organic products, and nutrition
- Lives an active lifestyle and enjoys the outdoors
- Experience working independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Highly motivated and hard working
- Displays exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Develops positive relationships with clients, co-workers, and supervisors
Personal Interests
- Traveling & experiencing new cultures - have traveled to 20+ countries and have lived in Belize, Taiwan, and Thailand
- Running/ Triathlon - have completed one Half IronMan, two olympic distance triathlons, four marathons, numerous half marathons, and various other races
- Trail running/ Hiking - have hiked Mt. Kinabalu in Borneo, Mt. Fuji in Japan, Snow Mountain in Taiwan, and numerous other mountains on Vancouver Island and on the mainland
- Scuba Diving - SSI Open Water certified, Yoga & Meditation - have attended several retreats and continue to practice frequently
Volunteer Experience
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Victoria, B You Facilitator, 01/2022 -12/2023
- Our Place Society, Dining Room Support & Service, 02/2023 - 06/202
References
- Available upon request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher On Call
Sooke School District (No. 62)
09.2023 - Current
Teacher On Call
Greater Victoria School District (No. 61)
01.2022 - Current
Server
Be Love Restaurant
09.2021 - 08.2022
Vice Principal
Canadian Independent Micro School (CIMS)
09.2020 - 07.2021
Teacher
Canadian Independent Micro School (CIMS)
09.2017 - 06.2020
Montessori Directress
St. Christopher's Montessori School
09.2014 - 06.2016
Positive Psychology Diploma -
The Langley Group
Montessori Teacher Diploma: Early Years Education -
The Montessori Partnership
Bachelor of Education: Elementary Curriculum -
University of Victoria
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