Melissa Capicio
Summary
Passionate teacher for 7 years in a variety of junior high classroom settings. Indigenous Education Specialist: First Nations, Metis & Inuit Lead Teacher for over 6 years with ample post secondary/professional development training. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational needs. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects and learning abilities. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
TD Baker School - Edmonton Public Schools
09.2017 - Current
- Currently French as a Second Language 7-9 Teacher (I teach 11 classes of Junior HIgh)
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit School Lead Teacher (6+ years)
- French as a Second Language Lead Teacher (5+ years)
- Div III: Humanities, Languages , Opportunities and Options Teacher: FSL, ELA, Social, Outdoor Education, Drama & Art
- After-School Ski Club Organizer (4+ years), GSA Club Volunteer
- Social Committee Organizer & Social Media Manager
- Coordinator, Organizer & Volunteer for Whole School Events: Read in Week, Orange Shirt Day, Grade 9 Farewell, Year End Awards, National Indigenous Peoples Month etc...
- Coached Girls Outdoor Soccer, Badminton and Ski Club
- Created, implemented and supported learning opportunities for students with Individualized Program Plan (IPP)
- Online Humanities (ELA & Social) Teacher (entire school year 2020-2021)
- Mentor Teacher to U of A Student Teachers (2022, 2023)
Teacher
Resource Review - IISLE Funded Through OLEP
07.2018 - 07.2022
- French Projects at IISLE funded through OLEP (Official Languages in Education Program) - project work - Summer 2022, 2021, 2019 & 2018, Review print and digital resources to align with Division standards for the selection of resources according to GI.AR Teaching and Learning Resources. Contribute to the development of a curated list of resources with diverse perspectives for use in FI and FSL classes across the Division.
Teacher
John D. Bracco School - Edmonton Public Schools
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Covered a maternity leave for two months after gradating from university
- Taught 11 classes of French as a Second Language and Leadership
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and learning activities
Educational Assistant/School Secretary
Edmonton Public Schools
09.2010 - 04.2017
- As an educational Assistant I assisted and supported students from K-12 in an inclusive learning environment.
- Majority of those years I worked for the Inclusive Learning department support kindergarten students in various schools.
Education
Masters of Education in Curriculum & Pedagogy - Indigenous Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB08.2025
Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Indigenous Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB08.2024
Bachelors of Secondary Education - Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2017
Certificate of Catholic Education - Catholic Education
St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB2016
Skills
- Indigenous Education Focused
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Special Education - Experience
- Technology Integration
- Special Events Coordinator
- Presenter, Facilitator, Collaborator
Professional Development
I have an extensive list of professional development and I can provide a transcript of all the university courses, Edmonton Public Schools divisional sessions, and conferences I have attended over the last 5 years. Most recently I have completed the following university courses in the past year:
- WGS 240 Feminism and Food - Winter 2023
- NS 240 Intro to Indigenous Legal Issues - Fall 2023
- WGS 220 Feminism and Social Justice - Summer 2022
- WGS 102 Gender and Social Justice - Spring 2022
- First Nation’s Educator Conference - Calgary - Feb 1-2/2023
Personal Interests
- Indigenous Studies, Forms of Reconciliation, Legislation pertaining to Indigenous Peoples and Learning Indigenous Culture, Languages & History
- Life-long learning - Continue to learn through university courses, conferences and divisional professional development opportunities, cultural events, elders, stories, film, relationships and more
- Admirer of Film Studies and Photography
- Outdoor enthusiast (gardening, mountain biking, hiking, skiing, etc...)
- Language enthusiast & advocate (bilingual from birth (French & English), some ASL, currently learning Plains Cree)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Resource Review - IISLE Funded Through OLEP
07.2018 - 07.2022
Teacher
TD Baker School - Edmonton Public Schools
09.2017 - Current
Teacher
John D. Bracco School - Edmonton Public Schools
05.2017 - 06.2017
Educational Assistant/School Secretary
Edmonton Public Schools
09.2010 - 04.2017
Masters of Education in Curriculum & Pedagogy - Indigenous Education
University of Alberta
Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies - Indigenous Education
University of Alberta
Bachelors of Secondary Education - Education
University of Alberta
Certificate of Catholic Education - Catholic Education
St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta