Mikaela Schellenberg
Lake Country,Canada
Summary
Experienced and versatile education professional with a background as a classroom teacher, ELL specialist, music teacher, and substitute teacher with experience across elementary, middle, and secondary school settings. Skilled in fostering language development, cultural understanding, and inclusive learning environments. Proven ability to create engaging lesson plans, manage diverse classrooms, and support students with varied needs through UDL strategies and student-centered teaching practices. Strong collaborator and school community contributor, with a focus on adaptability, relationship-building, and achieving meaningful learning outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ELL & Music Teacher | TOC
Rutland Middle School (SD23)
09.2024 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for continual improvement.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues, sharing best practices in ELL education.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Maintained accurate ELL student records and filing, created and monitored AIP's, and completed all formal year end testing.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Grade 6 Teacher
Rutland Middle School (SD23)
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Promoted a positive classroom culture by modeling respect, empathy, and responsibility among students.
- Guided students through research projects, fostering critical thinking skills and supporting independent learning.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, academic progress, and intervention efforts to ensure timely intervention when needed.
- Integrated social-emotional learning into daily lessons, helping students develop self-awareness, relationship-building skills, and responsible decision-making abilities.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies, allowing different entry points to learning for each student.
ELL & Learning Assistance Teacher (LAT)
Rutland Middle School (SD23)
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, SWIS workers, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as ELL workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Held events to help the school gain better cultural awareness, e.g. "Talk and Tea" event.
- Helped the LAT teacher with filing and maintaing student records.
Spanish Teacher
Kelowna Secondary School (SD23)
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
- Boosted students' confidence in speaking Spanish, conducting small group and one-on-one speaking sessions.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Student Teacher
South Rutland Elementary (SD23)
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Assumed teaching responsibilities in two separate grade 1 classrooms.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of ELL students and students with IEPs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular connections, reinforcing key concepts across subject areas.
Education
Teacher Librarian Coursework -
Queen’s University
06.2025
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Years
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC01.2021
TQUK Level 5 Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
International TEFL Academy
01.2021
Additional Training for B.Ed. Program - undefined
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC01.2020
UBC Go Global Exchange - Spanish & Catalan Studies
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Major, Spanish Minor
University of British Columbia
Okanagan, BC01.2020
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in guitar
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Flexible
- Growth mindset
Awards
- Chitose Uchida Memorial Prize (2020 – UBC Faculty of Education)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship for Continuing Students (2016–2019)
- UBC Chancellor Award (2015)
Leadership & Collaboration
- Co-taught across subject areas for two consecutive years.
- Presented at staff meetings on best practices for ELL learners.
- Helped lead/was involved in school community building events (baby showers, talent show, diversity events, ELL fundraising).
- Support equity and access by organizing and managing school thrift store.
Timeline
ELL & Music Teacher | TOC
Rutland Middle School (SD23)
09.2024 - Current
Grade 6 Teacher
Rutland Middle School (SD23)
09.2023 - 06.2024
ELL & Learning Assistance Teacher (LAT)
Rutland Middle School (SD23)
09.2022 - 06.2023
Spanish Teacher
Kelowna Secondary School (SD23)
12.2021 - 06.2022
Student Teacher
South Rutland Elementary (SD23)
10.2020 - 06.2021
TQUK Level 5 Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
International TEFL Academy
Additional Training for B.Ed. Program - undefined
Okanagan College
UBC Go Global Exchange - Spanish & Catalan Studies
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Major, Spanish Minor
University of British Columbia
Teacher Librarian Coursework -
Queen’s University
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Years
University of British Columbia
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
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