Kathy Forslund
Sherwood park, Alberta,ab
Summary
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Elk Island Catholic Schools
Sherwood Park, Alberta
08.2014 - Current
- Full time Grade 1 teacher.
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers.
- Developed individualized lesson plans based on each student's ISP goals.
- Created an online google classroom for parents and students. Incorporating google slides, docs and sheets for lessons and communication.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Group Exercise Instructor
Goodlife Fitness
Sherwood Park, Alberta
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Can-Fit Pro Fitness and Personal Trainer Instructor certified
- Licensed Zumba Instructor
- Les Milles Body Flow certified. A combination of yoga, pilates and tai chi
- Taught clients how to modify exercises appropriately to avoid injury.
- Encouraged members to continue attending group fitness classes.
- Designed each class to match the skill and learning levels of all participants.
Event Coordinator
Personal Business
Sherwood Park, Alberta
04.2008 - 04.2014
- Planned and executed trade shows and consignment events.
- Organized events, including location selection and booking, scheduling, marketing initiatives and coordination.
- Handled contract signing and fee collection.
- Provided excellent communication between myself, consignors, vendors, clients and volunteers.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABSkills
Writing and editing Establish proper theme and purpose of articles with excellent grammar and vocab
Public speaking skills Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities
Creativity Develop innovative solutions to problems at workCritical thinker Able to observe, analyze, reflect and problem solve to make appropriate decisionsLeadership Guide others while fulfilling the goals and mission of the organizationQuick learner Able to grasp new concepts quickly and efficientlyTimeline
Teacher
Elk Island Catholic Schools
08.2014 - Current
Group Exercise Instructor
Goodlife Fitness
09.2012 - 05.2016
Event Coordinator
Personal Business
04.2008 - 04.2014
Bachelor Of Education - Education
University of Alberta