Mary Andreassen
Edmonton
Summary
Educator with experience fostering strong relationships among diverse stakeholders to support effective program implementation. Skilled in curriculum design and implementation and instructional leadership across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Experienced in overseeing off-campus and virtual learning programs, with a focus on inclusive practices, data-informed decision-making, and initiatives that enhance student outcomes and community engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English as an Additional Language Teacher
Edmonton Public School Board
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to support English language learners in a sheltered program.
- Delivered comprehensive English Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum to enhance student learning in both mainstream and English as an Additional Language specific classes.
- Guided and developed pre-service teachers in their professional growth as a supervising teacher.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Supervised and coached for extracurricular soccer, basketball, and cheerleading.
Junior and High School Humanities Teacher
Grand Trunk High School | Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught Social Studies 7, Social Studies 10-2 and 10-4, English 20-1, Psychology Courses, Sociology, Indigenous Studies 10, 20 and 30, Volunteerism, Health 9, grade 7-9 options including: Leadership, Anthropology, Financial Literacy, and Drama.
- Indigenous Education Pathways Lead Teacher
- High School Students’ Union Lead Teacher
- Superintendent’s Youth Council Lead Teacher.
Teacher Consultant: Health and Wellness and Indigenous Education
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided support to administration, teachers, and support staff to meet the Teaching and Leadership Quality Standard competency number 5.
- Provided guidance to ensure division staff are culturally aware, current, and have a growth mindset regarding Indigenous Education.
- Led division wide health and wellness initiatives.
- Provide specialized guidance to teachers as well as full group instruction strategies.
- Participated in multi district assessment advisory committee.
- Coordinated and directed division School Nutrition Program.
High School Humanities Teacher
The Learning Connection, Hinton
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Instructed English Language Arts, Social Studies, option and CTS courses to students in grades 10-12 in an alternative environment.
- Taught Career and Life Management through a land-based approach.
- Modified instruction for diverse students.
- Established rapport with students, parents, critical family members, and community members.
- Supervised Grande Yellowhead Public School Division’s Superintendent’s Youth Council.
- Continuous implementation of the Collaborative Response Model.
- Increased student engagement and course completion.
Student Teacher | Norwood Elementary School
Edmonton Public Schools
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Planned, assessed, and implemented lessons in math, science, reading, writing, social studies, physical education, and art in a grade 6 classroom.
- Created a positive classroom environment through setting and maintaining clear behavior expectations and appropriate consequences.
- Engaged in the school community by coaching and overseeing the Running and Reading Program, Free Footie, School assemblies, and facilitated the intramural hockey program.
Student Teacher | Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Edmonton Catholic Schools
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Developed lessons and instructed grade 2 Math, Language Arts, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Science.
- Maintained collaborative learning classroom environment through the Daily Five, learning centers and a discovery-based learning approach.
- Observed, planned, taught, and assessed practice to inform and modify instruction for a diverse class.
Chief of Staff
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Oversaw day to day staff management, data analysis and bookkeeping, public relations, event planning, and worked within a culturally informed framework.
Research Assistant
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Researched the systematic and historical factors which lead to the over representation of Indigenous persons within the Canadian Justice System.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta05.2023
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Generalist
Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Major: History, Minor: Education
Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta05.2015
Certification
- Alberta Permanent Certificate 309683M
- Leadership Certification (LQS) Completed May 4, 2021
- British Columbia Certificate L223899
Timeline
English as an Additional Language Teacher
Edmonton Public School Board
09.2022 - Current
Junior and High School Humanities Teacher
Grand Trunk High School | Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
08.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher Consultant: Health and Wellness and Indigenous Education
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
08.2019 - 08.2021
High School Humanities Teacher
The Learning Connection, Hinton
09.2018 - 06.2019
Student Teacher | Norwood Elementary School
Edmonton Public Schools
09.2017 - 12.2017
Student Teacher | Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Edmonton Catholic Schools
03.2017 - 04.2017
Chief of Staff
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
08.2015 - 10.2016
Research Assistant
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
05.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Generalist
Concordia University of Edmonton
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Concordia University of Edmonton
Bachelor of Arts - Major: History, Minor: Education
Concordia University of Edmonton