KELLY HIEBERT
Winnipeg,Manitoba
Summary
Experienced Social Studies Teacher with experience educating students on global and American ideals and cultural heritage. Generates student awareness of rights, liberties and responsibilities as citizens. Explains concepts of government, geography, history, economics, civics and current events. Develops lesson plans, assigns and grades exercises and encourages student participation during classroom activities. Enthusiastic educator dedicated to inspiring students to understand and appreciate rights, privileges and civic duties. Cultivates understanding of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence world regions. Motivates students to develop sound opinions based on research of facts regarding national and global politics and economics. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
St. James Assinioboine School Division
09.2012 - Current
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Created several student activist groups including the Westwood Historical Society
- Organized and led 3 tours of Holocaust sites in central Europe. this included a full year of preparation with guest speakers, survivors, and professionals.
- Continue to build relationships with the Jewish community and have been part of the Holocaust Education Committee for 4 years.
- I have organized grade level meetings to bring attention to social justice issues such as genocide.
- Have led webinars and lectures on teaching and learning about the Holocaust at SAGE, Bridges for Peace, and Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada.
- Was awarded the Governor Generals Award for the documentary ''Truth Against Distortion: Survivors Speak Out Against Hate'' (2022).
- Awarded Manitoba's Exceptional Educator award (2022).
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum, Teaching, And Learning
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History And English
Univeristy of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB06.2007
Bachelors of Education - Education
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB06.2007
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Discussion Facilitation
- Student Engagement
- Student Development
- Chaperoning Events
- Video Conferencing
- Educational Opportunities
- Activity Planning
- Analytical Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Lead Lectures
- Group Sessions
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Positive Interactions
- Interactive Media
Accomplishments
- Earned "Governor Generals Award" for demonstrating excellence in teaching Canadian history.
- Earned "Manitoba Educator of the Yeas" for inspiring and empowering students through inquiry projects and student voice.
- Enhanced student learning with experiential learning opportunities.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of teaching and learning about the Holocaust.
Certification
- Manitoba Treaty Training - 2 weeks
- Facing Our History and Ourselves (webinar)
- USHMM Belfor PD Training (1 week)
- University of Haifa and Tel Aviv Holocaust Seminars
Timeline
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
St. James Assinioboine School Division
09.2012 - Current
Masters of Education - Curriculum, Teaching, And Learning
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Arts - History And English
Univeristy of Winnipeg
Bachelors of Education - Education
University of Winnipeg