Melissa Korpan
Tofield,Alberta
Summary
Talented and professional high school teacher with 17 years in the classroom. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Excellent when it comes to leading large-scale school events.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Arts 30-2 Marker
Alberta Education
01.2013 - Current
- Marker since January 2013, Group Leader since June 2018, and Standards Confirmer since January 2020.
- Worked well with everyone at every marking session in which I participated.
- Demonstrated respect and enthusiasm while working in the professional environment.
- Maintained the standards established by the Standards Confirmers for each of the three assignments.
- Collaborated with my provincial colleagues as we shared ideas, lessons, and texts.
- Applied what I learned at each marking session back in my classroom.
Secondary English Language Arts and Drama Teacher
Battle River School Division
08.2007 - Current
- Created unit plans, lesson plans, and instructional materials that are engaging and meaningful for students.
- Classes Taught: English 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, & 30-2; Language Arts 7, 8, & 9; Social 10-1 & 10-2; Drama 10, 20, 30; Drama 7, 8, & 9; Musical Theatre 15, 25, & 35; Advanced Acting 15, 25, & 35
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology, and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Played an active role on various committees: Grad Advisor, Awards Night Organizer and Presenter, Students’ Council Advisor, and Travel Club Coordinator.
- Directed 11 musicals for the Tofield School's Musical Theatre Department, which included overseeing the artistic and technical elements of the productions.
- Produced One Acts in Drama 20/30 every year and took the plays to the Zone 3E One Act Festival, (with experience performing at the AHDFA Provincial Festival in 2015)
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration
- Served as Acting Administrator since 2019.
Substitute Teacher
Red Deer Public and Catholic School Divisions
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Taught in various settings, ranging in grades and subject areas, but primarily in English Language Arts and Fine Arts classes.
- Experience teaching English 10-1, 20-1, and Drama 10, 20, & 30.
- Long-term substitute teaching: English 10-1 & 20-1 at Hunting Hills High School in Red Deer; Language Arts 7 & 8 at St. Thomas Aquinas School in Red Deer; and Grades 1-4 Music and Band 5-9 at Ecole Mother Teresa School in Sylvan Lake.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Drama And English Language Arts
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.2005
Skills
- Collaborates and interacts effectively with teachers, students, administration, and parents while working effectively in a dynamic team environment
- Takes on leadership positions at the school
- Creates creative lesson planning that is flexible, meaningful and engaging
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of the ELA curriculum and assessment
- Displays high energy and positive spirits
- Has exceptional classroom management & discipline
- Has outstanding communication & organization skills
- Has excellent interpersonal skills
- Is highly motivated and creative
- Uses data to inform instruction
- Is comfortable working with computers and creating lessons using various software programs
- Is comfortable using Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and related virtual communication platforms
- Has experience with the provincial marking process as Marker, Group Leader, and Standards Confirmer
- Committed to creating a safe space for all
- Committed to the highest levels of professional and personal excellence
Objective
To be considered for an administrative positive in Battle River School Division.
Professional Training & Workshops
- Aspiring Leaders, Year One, 2023-2024
- Literacy Lead for Tofield School since February 2018
- Fine Arts Council Annual Conference, October 2015
- English Language Arts Council Annual Conference, May 2012
- Playworks Ink Conference, November 2009
- Assessment 2 Series: BRSD, September 2008-June 2009
- Dramaworks Conference, July 2008
- Beginning Teachers’ Conference, September 2007
- Dramaworks Conference, July 2007
- Various sessions at Teacher Conventions (2005-present)
Related Professional Experience
- Actively participates in teacher book clubs in Alberta since 2021.
- Performed in Rare Form Theatre’s Arsenic and Old Lace (February 2013) and Fools (February 2012)
- Led a performing arts day camp in Tofield during the summers of 2012 and 2013.
- Worked in a variety of musical theatre programs at the school and community levels since 2005.
References
Mrs. Zenovia Lazaruik
Tofield School Principal
Current principal since September 2022
zlazaruik@brsd.ab.ca
780-662-3133 school
780-668-1117 cell
Mrs. Jennifer Erick
Tofield School Assistant Principal
Current assistant principal since September 2022
jerick@brsd.ab.ca
780-662-3133 school
780-678-6888 cell
Mr. Rick Bobier
Tofield School High School Teacher
Humanities colleague since 2007
rbobier@brsd.ab.ca
780-662-3133 school
780-975-0070 cell
Timeline
English Language Arts 30-2 Marker
Alberta Education
01.2013 - Current
Secondary English Language Arts and Drama Teacher
Battle River School Division
08.2007 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Red Deer Public and Catholic School Divisions
09.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Education - Drama And English Language Arts
University of Alberta
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