Rebecca Archibald
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Dedicated senior level educator with 20 years of experience working with students in Grades 10-12, specializing in Biology and General Science. Resourceful and passionate, with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise include creating engaging lesson plans in accordance with the Alberta Educational Standards including demonstrations, lectures, discussion and student experiments. Able to foster positive and meaningful relationships with both students and colleagues.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Science Teacher
James Fowler High School
09.2002 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lab experiments, providing hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Integrated real-life examples into lessons, demonstrating the practical applications of scientific concepts.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Established positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and inclusivity among students.
- Continuously updated curriculum materials to ensure alignment with current standards and provincial requirements. Use both formative and summative assessments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Mentored struggling students, offering additional support and resources to improve their academic performance.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB2002
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS1998
Skills
- Developing lesson plans for diverse learners
- Leadership, collaboration and mentorship with colleagues
- Maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom
- Technology skills including: Smartboards, D2L & PowerSchool
- Field Trip Planning including trips to the University of Calgary, The Calgary Zoo & Tyrell Museum
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
Professional Development
Professional Development
- Mentorship of University of Alberta student teachers
- Ongoing collaboration with members of our Professional Learning Community (PLC), which includes science teachers; as well as the whole school, to participate in sessions focused on student engagement, literacy and achievement through task design and the teacher effectiveness framework
- Participated in Biology 30 and Science 30 Diploma Exam Item Writing Sessions with Alberta Education (2012 – present)
- Participated in a Science 30 Diploma Exam Validation Session with Alberta Education (10/2013)
- Attend Science Council Conferences
Certification
- Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate - Alberta, CA; issued 2005
Timeline
High School Science Teacher
James Fowler High School
09.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Education -
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Dalhousie University
- Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate - Alberta, CA; issued 2005
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