Lana Rud
Victoria,BC
Summary
Experienced recently retired teacher successful at building positive student, teacher and parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Passionate about athletics and helping students find their passions through extra curricular activities. Highly qualified with 34 years in a variety of classroom environments. This teacher is looking forward to continuing to teach on call in the Victoria area.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 6 Teacher
Monterey Middle School
09.2006 - 06.2023
- Helped Monterey Elementary School transition to the middle school model including serving as grade 6 team leader
- Served on committees to continue to help Monterey grow into a successful middle school
- Taught all core subjects at the grade 6 level including FSL for partner teacher
- Used a multidisciplinary approach to unit planning integrating subject areas to increase student engagement
- Brought the Young Entrepreneurs program to Monterey, a rich program where students bring their product ideas to life culminating annually in the Monterey Market Place
- Developed place based learning initiatives including Eco Paddling in the Watershed (Sea Change), Project Wild, and other environmental stewardship programs
- Took part in professional development to foster a better understanding of reconciliation both for myself and for students
- Coached competitive boys basketball and track and field
- Commissioner of both the grade 6 boys competitive and recreational basketball leagues for LIMSSA
- Served as Athletic Director for three years
- Organized and led the Grade 8 Student Leadership Counsel including fund raising, organizing special school events and running athletic events
- Participated in professional development to foster professional growth and to work towards school goals
- Utilized technology in the classroom including Google Classroom, and a variety of educational apps to enhance learning
- Developed and practiced timely and child centered assessment practices including Marking What Counts, Fresh Grade and CSL portfolios
- Recently helped pilot the new reporting system eliminating letter grades giving specific feedback to core curricular areas
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth and to work towards school goals
- Have provided in service opportunities to interested staff members sharing unit designs, classroom management strategies and assessment practices
Grade 6/7 Teacher
Central Middle School
09.2002 - 06.2006
- Was part of the first team of middle school teachers to help convert Central Junior High School into a middle school.
- Created and implemented engaging units and lessons plans to meet the needs of diverse groups of students
- Helped to implement blended grade 6/7 classes including looping
- Helped create an enrichment program involving all students in mixed grade settings
- Team leader of the grade 6 team of teachers working to implement the middle school model of team teaching and create team identity within the student body
- Literacy Coordinator for the school
- Coached basketball, volleyball and track and field
Grade 6/7 Teacher
Willows Elementary
09.2001 - 06.2002
- Taught all core courses in addition to art, drama, music, physical education and French
- Collaborated with my grade 7 teaching partner to share unit ideas and team teach
- Completed in-service and additional training to expand professional growth.
- Helped to organize special events for the grade 7 'graduating' class including a completion ceremony, year end camping trip and Victorian Tea fundraiser
- Coached girls basketball, volleyball, cross country running and track and field
Grade 6 Teacher
Rockheights Elementary
09.2000 - 06.2001
- First continuing contract position in GVSD
- Responsible for all core subjects including, art, drama, physical education and French
- Continued to hone classroom management skills to meet the needs of a diverse group of 32 students including several special needs and intensive behaviour students
- Completed in-service and additional training to help set up a safe learning environment for all students
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Invited elders into the classroom to engage the students in Indigenous learning activities
- Coached basketball, volleyball and track and field
Temporary Contract Positions/TOC Work - Grades 3-7
James Bay, Quadra, Rockheights, Rogers Schools
09.1991 - 06.2000
- These positions ranged in grade level and assignments
- Taught all core subjects some full time and some while job sharing
- With each new contract, I immersed myself in the school culture, community and student body, serving on committees as needed
- Coached most sports as needed
- Enjoyed the rich variety of classroom experiences I had as a TOC
Grade 3/4 Teacher
Blue Mountain Elementary School
09.1989 - 06.1991
- Being fresh out of university I was excited to teach my own class and continue to learn how to reach children and the many other aspects of the profession
- I worked hard to understand unit planning, assessment practices, communicating with parents, time management and reporting
- I was thankful for a friendly, supportive and knowledgeable staff willing to mentor me
- Blue Mountain was one of the first full service neighbourhood schools creating a culture of inclusion
- School goals included cooperative learning initiatives, Smart Learning with Susan Close and other literacy initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC04.1989
Skills
- Creative unit planning and design integrating most subject matter according to student need
- Strength in teaching reading, writing and math in engaging ways
- Effective classroom management with student success and safety in mind
- Love of teaching physical literacy in safe and engaging ways for all students
- Team facilitator and group leadership
- Effectively communicates with students, teachers and staff members
- Ability to use multimedia and technology when needed to enhance learning
- Provide one to one academic support for students needing that extra boost
Hobbies and Interests
- Competitive power lifter training four days per week
- Recently won Gold at the British Columbia Power Lifting Provincials Masters 2 Division
- Long distance runner competing in several marathons, half marathons and other runs
- Was a marathon group leader for the YMCA coaching other runners to compete in their first marathon
- Assistant coach on the U13 Boys Island regional team at the BC Summer Games
- Assistant Coach on the Jr Vikes U14, U15, U16 boys basketball summer club teams
- In my free time I love to read, explore the outdoors biking, hiking and combing the beach
- Strong interest in health and fitness
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Walking my shitzhu , Duke
References
Ken Andrews - Principal Arbutus Middle School
(Former Principal Monterey Middle School)
Phone 250-217-4380
Email kandrews@sd61.bc.ca
Carter Geisbrecht - Principal Lansdowne Middle School
Phone 250-514-5958
Email cgeisbrecht @sd61.bc.ca
Paul Stevenson - Vice Principal Monterey Middle School
Phone 250-598-4589
Email pstevenson@sd61.bc.ca
Timeline
Grade 6 Teacher
Monterey Middle School
09.2006 - 06.2023
Grade 6/7 Teacher
Central Middle School
09.2002 - 06.2006
Grade 6/7 Teacher
Willows Elementary
09.2001 - 06.2002
Grade 6 Teacher
Rockheights Elementary
09.2000 - 06.2001
Temporary Contract Positions/TOC Work - Grades 3-7
James Bay, Quadra, Rockheights, Rogers Schools
09.1991 - 06.2000
Grade 3/4 Teacher
Blue Mountain Elementary School
09.1989 - 06.1991
Bachelor of Education -
University of Victoria
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