Passionate,/Energetic Teacher with more than 15 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Northern Lights School Division
02.1998 - Current
Teaching in a self contained classrooms ranging from grade Kindergarten to grade 8.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Communicated frequently and held conferences with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on formative assessment results.
Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding and engagement.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of students with highly diverse needs and abilities.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
Server
Oslo's Eatery
11.2023 - 05.2025
Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining areas to enhance guest experience.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
Trained new servers on menu offerings, service protocols, and company standards.
Resolved customer complaints effectively to maintain positive dining experiences and satisfaction.
Customer Services/Administrator
Lac La Biche County
04.2018 - 02.2021
Customer Service Representative in a multiplex which includes a fitness area, field houses, ice rinks and other facilities.
Utilized proven problem-solving methods in accordance with company policy to enhance client satisfaction.
Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
Managed efficient cash register operations, including scanning items, processing payments and issuing receipts.
Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining facility organization and cleanliness.
Education
Bachelor of Elementary Education Degree - Psychology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
1997
Bachelor of Education - Educational Psychology
Concordia College
Edmonton, Alberta
1995
Skills
Software Application Specialist
Train the Trainer and end users
Creating and maintaining project plans, Data entry and Troubleshooting
Operate help desk, presentation equipment
Convention/Conference preparation duties
Creating and distributing Business Newsletters, Product pamphlets and brochures
Program Coordinator
Created and implemented a summer fun program for children ages 4-10
Managed all incoming and outgoing funds for program
Reported weekly activities of program to a superior
Created and implemented an after school program which was monitored and evaluated by child social services
Customer Services/Administrator
Customer Service Representative in multiplex which includes a fitness area, field houses, ice rinks and other facilities
Waitress in several different establishments
Receptionist in a medical clinic (Duties included: booking appointments, answering phones, filing, updating patient files and)
Real Estate Office Administrator (Duties included: conveyancing for both listings and sales, file management, data entry, book keeping, accounting, accounts payable, faxing, answering phones, greeting clients, and many other tasks as they arose to keep the office running smoothly)
Environmental Labourer
Creating and filling out environmental work requests
Assisting in the assessment of the environmental conditions of new and old well sites
Assisting in repairing the environmental conditions of well sites
Oilfield Medic (Advanced First Aid)
Running daily safety meetings
Maintain daily activity logs as well as filling out any incident reports as required
Using knowledge acquired from Advanced First Aid course to assist any injured workers
Ensure all people on location had proper Safety training/tickets
Certification
Certificates/Tickets (not all are current)
First Aid and Advanced First Aid, Level C CPR
H2S Alive
Automated External Defibrillation
Oxygen Therapy
Hobbies
Health and fitness
Obstacle Course racing
Trail running
Outdoor adventures including hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, mountain climbing
Weight training
Knowledge in healthy diets and positive food relationships
Painting
Acrylic painting
Pour painting
Reading
Historical fiction
Self development
Leadership
references
Carolina Franke (Principal)
780-623-4129
Kim Nashim (Principal)
780-623-4672
Samear Abougouche (Principal)
780-623-4271
Timeline
Server
Oslo's Eatery
11.2023 - 05.2025
Customer Services/Administrator
Lac La Biche County
04.2018 - 02.2021
Teacher
Northern Lights School Division
02.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Elementary Education Degree - Psychology