Katherine Young
Thompson,MB
Summary
French language and Social Studies teacher dedicated to promoting academic, social, and emotional development in students. Proven experience in teaching multiple grades with a focus on differentiated instruction. Committed to fostering an inquiry-based learning environment that embraces culturally responsive practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
French Immersion Teacher
School District of Mystery Lake
Thompson, Manitoba
09.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans, activities and assessments in French to meet the learning objectives of students.
- Promoted cultural awareness by incorporating diverse cultural perspectives into class lessons whenever possible.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and projects.
Substitute Teacher
Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education
Truro, Nova Scotia
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Became the online teacher for grade 6 students in Social Studies and English during the Covid pandemic
French, English and Social Studies Teacher
International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
Shenzhen, China
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with other teachers on interdisciplinary projects that integrated social studies into other subject areas.
- Provided feedback on student work through rubrics or checklists designed according to specific criteria.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies, including lectures, discussions, and project-based learning, to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History And French
Université Sainte-Anne
Nova Scotia05-2015
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Lesson planning
- Bilingual instruction
- Cultural competency
- Global perspectives
- Inquiry-based learning
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Certification
- Manitoba Treaty Training Part 1
- IB DP Ab Initio Category 1
- IB DP Language Acquisition Category 1
- IB MYP Approaches to Learning
- Mental Health First Aid (while in university)
Affiliations
- Accompanied French Immersion students to le Grand Rassemblement (French language and culture event)
- Organized and chaperoned French Immersion trip to the Maritimes
- Co-ran beading club and boardgames club
- TTA Social Chair ; organizing events for teachers in the community
- Created Cooking club (ISNS) for elementary students. Supervised and trained high school student volunteer instructors
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
French Immersion Teacher
School District of Mystery Lake
09.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education
09.2019 - 05.2020
French, English and Social Studies Teacher
International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
09.2015 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History And French
Université Sainte-Anne
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