- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Woodworking
- Hockey and Curling
- Reading
- Designing and Printing 3D Models
Richard ward
High Level,Alberta
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Northland School Division No.61, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Leveraged critical thinking to enhance learning experiences, fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Committed to motivating students through innovative lesson planning and interactive teaching methods, ensuring a supportive and effective learning environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Northland School Division No.61
09.2018 - Current
- Taught Math, Science, Construction and Carpentry for Jr./Sr.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher
Frontier School Division
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Taught Phys.Ed. for Jr/Sr high, and High School (9-12) carpentry
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Painter
Self Employed
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Prepared apartments for new tenants in several apartment complexes
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
Retailer
Self Employed
06.1997 - 07.2009
- Owned and operated a Comic /Hobby Shop
- Sales demographic was mostly 15-25 years old.
- Exceeded sales targets through effective upselling techniques and product knowledge sharing with customers.
- Organized attractive visual displays that showcased products effectively and enticed customers to make purchases.
- Successfully introduced new product lines into the retail space by researching market demand trends beforehand.
- Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices to optimize performance.
- Maximized store profitability with careful budget management, controlling expenses while maintaining service quality levels high.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Math
Acadia University
Wolfville, NSBachelor of Education - Phys Ed With Tech Ed Certification
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, NFLD09-2017
Bachelor of Kinesiology - Sport Psychology
Acadia University
Wolfville NS05-2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Student rapport
- Cultural sensitivity
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
Northland School Division No.61
09.2018 - Current
Teacher
Frontier School Division
09.2017 - 06.2018
Painter
Self Employed
06.2012 - 08.2015
Retailer
Self Employed
06.1997 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Math
Acadia University
Bachelor of Education - Phys Ed With Tech Ed Certification
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Kinesiology - Sport Psychology
Acadia University
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