Melanie Bartelings
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Returning to teaching after taking some years away to raise my two children, has been such a joy. I am passionate about being in the classroom and connecting with students. I believe in creating classroom environments that are engaging, positive, inclusive and safe for all students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
River East Transcona School Division
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Upheld classroom routines and maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Prepared supplemental activities to support what was being taught in the class and enhance learning.
Large Group Communicator (Teacher)
The Meeting Place
09.2004 - Current
- Create lessons appropriate for grades K-5 and deliver them in engaging and innovative ways.
Program Developer and Presentor
Fort Garry/ St Norbert Healthy Child Coalition
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Co-Wrote and presented curriculum for pre-school literacy program over Zoom for the fall session.
- Created weekly themed activities and crafts that connected with stories.
- Put together parent resources about the importance of literacy and how to connect with their child through it.
Homeschool Teacher
Self Employed
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Developed hands-on instructional activities to engage and motivate students.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
Volunteer Craft Night Coordinator for Villa Rosa
The Meeting Place
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Created and executed monthly craft opportunities for women living at Villa Rosa .
- Used coordination and planning skills to manage a small group of volunteers.
Grade 4/5 Teacher
James Nisbet Community School, Seven Oaks School Division
09.2009 - 05.2016
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Partnered with resource to support students including those who were non-verbal, on the autism spectrum, and had FASD.
- Collaborated to obtain grants and educate others on the importance of outdoor experiences and spaces as a part of school culture.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Postpartum Doula Workshop
DONA International
Winnipeg, MB09.2018
Bachelor of Education (Integrated Program) - Education, Geography, English
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB2009
1 Year Diploma Program - African Studies And Conflict Resolution
Canadian Mennonite University
Winnipeg, MB2004
High School Diploma -
Glenlawn Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB2003
Skills
- Collaboration
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Comfortable with technology
- Multi-tasking
- Improvisation
- Student Focused
- Storytelling
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
River East Transcona School Division
01.2023 - Current
Program Developer and Presentor
Fort Garry/ St Norbert Healthy Child Coalition
09.2021 - 12.2021
Homeschool Teacher
Self Employed
09.2020 - 06.2021
Volunteer Craft Night Coordinator for Villa Rosa
The Meeting Place
09.2018 - 03.2020
Grade 4/5 Teacher
James Nisbet Community School, Seven Oaks School Division
09.2009 - 05.2016
Large Group Communicator (Teacher)
The Meeting Place
09.2004 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Postpartum Doula Workshop
DONA International
Bachelor of Education (Integrated Program) - Education, Geography, English
University of Winnipeg
1 Year Diploma Program - African Studies And Conflict Resolution
Canadian Mennonite University
High School Diploma -
Glenlawn Collegiate
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