Renee Whitstone
Onion Lake,SK
Summary
Seeking a teaching position with this department with knowledge in Onion Lake Cree Nation and fluency in Cree Language.
Passionate First Nations Teacher for 11 years in First Nations settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 4 Teacher
Chief Taylor School
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Used and designed unit and lesson plans that were formed around the Saskatchewan teaching curriculum
- Instituted a positive progressive classroom environment that was welcoming and stimulating
- Moved from Kihew Waciston with the Grade 5 students from the year before
- The move for myself was to assist the Cree Immersion student’s transition from Cree to English
- Encouraged students to develop character with pride and respect for self as a First Nations individual
- Types of assessments consisted of checklists, anecdotal, homework and test results
Cree Teacher
Chief Taylor School
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Took over Cree language instructor
- TPA in classroom using both hands on and SmartBoard interaction
- Full one hour Cree instruction per grade
- Can read and write in syllabics
- Created a blog with assignments and videos
Grade 6 Teacher
Chief Taylor School
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Took over class for Mat leave
- Used UBD units
- Knowledgeable with Sask
- Ed
- Curriculum
- Forced closure due to Covid in March
Grade 1 Teacher
Chief Napeweaw School
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Worked for one month as a Grade 1 teacher
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Grade 5 Teacher
Chief Napeweaw School
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Knowledge in Alberta Programs of Study
- LLI – daily with different reading level groups
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Cree Teacher
Chief Taylor School
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Took over Cree language instructor
- TPA in classroom using both hands on and SmartBoard interaction
- Full one hour Cree instruction per grade
- Can read and write in syllabics
Grade 2 Teacher
Ermineskin Elementary School
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Knowledge in Alberta Programs of Study
- Lesson plans are all done on Plan Book
- Learned how to use the computer more efficiently
- Had a full class of 30 students
Grade 2 Teacher
Pewasenakwan Primary School
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Knowledge in UBD units
- Designed centers for students to utilize while teacher is with guided reading groups
- Centers are designed to assist students learning
- Assisted students achieve reading and writing levels up to 3 levels on their DRA testing
- First Nations culture and language always enforced in the classroom
- Students have a sense of respect and humility when Cree language is heard
Grade 6 Teacher
Chief Taylor School
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Used and designed unit and lesson plans that were formed around the Saskatchewan teaching curriculum
- Instituted a positive progressive classroom environment that was welcoming and stimulating
- Moved from Kihew Waciston with the Grade 5 students from the year before
- The move for myself was to assist the Cree Immersion student’s transition from Cree to English
- Encouraged students to develop character with pride and respect for self as a First Nations individual
- Types of assessments consisted of checklists, anecdotal, homework and test results
Kihew Waciston Grade 5 Cree/English Teacher
Cree Immersion School
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Used and designed unit and lesson plans that were formed around the Saskatchewan teaching curriculum as well as the curriculum designed by Onion Lake Gift of Language and Culture
- Taught Health, Cree Language Arts, and Social Studies in the Plains Cree ‘y’ dialect
- Science and Math were in English
- Utilized the Elders in the community to talk about the cultural aspects that pertain to the curriculum such as puberty in Health
- SmartBoard lessons in as many subject areas as possible
- Students were taught English Language Arts throughout the school year to prepare them for the full English Grade 6 program
Grade 5 Teacher
Chief Taylor School
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Used and designed unit and lesson plans that were formed around the Saskatchewan teaching curriculum
- Instituted a positive progressive classroom environment that was welcoming and stimulating
- Developed classroom management strategies that handled prospective challenging behavioral issues, such as a reward system for completed work a 1, 2, 3, plan that involved calling parents by number 3, which didn’t happen
- Encouraged students to develop character with pride and respect for self as a First Nations individual
- Types of assessments consisted of checklists, anecdotal, homework and test results
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Resource Technician
Kihew Waciston
05.2005 - 04.2009
- Used Photoshop while creating resources that accompanied the Cree Immersion curriculum
- Familiar with the Saskatchewan Curriculum
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Saskatchewan
Onion Lake, SK01.2013
Diploma -
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology
Onion Lake, SK01.2005
Certificate -
Lakeland College
Lloydminster, AB01.2002
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Smart Board
- Oral communication
- Google Suite
- Hands-on activities
- MS Word
- Problem solving techniques
- Instructional technology
- Photoshop
- Individualized learning
- Internet
- Cultural sensitivity
Languages
Plains Cree
English
Awards
2011, Applied and successfully won a bursary for the sum of $2700.00 from the National Achievement Awards Foundation that was based on marks.
Attributes
- Fast learner
- Spoken, written, and ability to read Y dialect syllabics.
- Outspoken
- Family oriented
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Singing at Pow-wows
- Enhancing pictures on Photoshop
Timeline
Grade 4 Teacher
Chief Taylor School
08.2023 - 12.2024
Cree Teacher
Chief Taylor School
08.2020 - 08.2021
Grade 6 Teacher
Chief Taylor School
12.2019 - 06.2020
Grade 1 Teacher
Chief Napeweaw School
09.2019 - 10.2019
Grade 5 Teacher
Chief Napeweaw School
08.2018 - 08.2019
Cree Teacher
Chief Taylor School
01.2018 - 06.2018
Grade 2 Teacher
Ermineskin Elementary School
08.2017 - 01.2018
Grade 2 Teacher
Pewasenakwan Primary School
08.2016 - 08.2017
Grade 6 Teacher
Chief Taylor School
08.2015 - 08.2016
Kihew Waciston Grade 5 Cree/English Teacher
Cree Immersion School
08.2014 - 08.2015
Grade 5 Teacher
Chief Taylor School
08.2013 - 08.2014
Resource Technician
Kihew Waciston
05.2005 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Saskatchewan
Diploma -
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology
Certificate -
Lakeland College
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