Kathryn Sloan

• Developed syllabuses and course outlines following institution content requirements and guidelines for multiple classes.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in learning concepts and applications specific to literature, research, and writing course content.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
• Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.

• I worked as a Teaching Assistant for a course focused on Dramatic Literature, as well as participating in a course designing and teaching creative writing fiction during my MA at the University of Calgary.
• Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
• Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
• Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
• Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Devised and implemented strategies for engaging students in class discussions.
• As a Research Assistant, I developed a primer outlining recommendations for changes to art curriculums at several of Canada's leading Fine Arts education institutions.

As a home education specialist, I worked both full and part -time with children ranging in age from 7 to 20 years. I worked mainly for one family, providing full time home education for one child from grade 8 through grade 10, while also providing regular tutoring in all subjects for another child from grade 8 through grade 10, followed by continued support in English and Social Sciences into Undergraduate education.

• Designed a full time home education program in co-operation with the Calgary Board of Education and later with Alberta Learning. This child was able to reintegrate into regular public school with some continued learning support for her final years of high school.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
• Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.

I developed and administered an out of school care and learning program for Kindergarten children.

• Provided day care for Kindergarten children outside school hours, including both before and after school.
• Designed and implemented a secure, structured and supportive environment for children from often difficult and economically challenged homes.
• Provided theme based learning and play activities as well as simply offering the children a warm and secure day care situation.