Rosalind MacDonald
345 Clearwater Place, Saskatoon,Saskatchewan, Canada
Summary
Although I taught for 35 years and continue to substitute teach into my tenth year of retirement, I always wanted to be an archaeologist. I know that I was meant to be a teacher and found it hard to retire. I decided to pursue archaeology in my retirement, and I have had a variety of opportunities, all overseas, all of which I have loved every minute of. I have the perfect balance with my substitute teaching making my archaeological dreams a reality and I hope to continue to do both for years to come.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
St. Paul's RCSSD #20
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
08.1981 - 06.2016
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Implemented assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student behavior and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon05-1982
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology/Anthropology
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon05-1978
Skills
- student assessment
- lesson planning
- classroom management
- parent communication
- curriculum development
- educational technology
- excavating
- sorting dirt from the anaerobic layer
- cleaning artifacts
- sorting artifacts
- sifting
- use of a variety of tools: trowel, shovel, mattock, petiche (mini mattock), terria(hoe), dental tools, assisting with the Total station
Affiliations
- archaeology (post-retirement)
Excavating experience:
Vindolanda 2017
Vindolanda 2019
Jezreel Valley Regional Project 2022
Jezreel Valley Regional Project 2023
Vindolanda 2023
Magna 2024
Magna 2025
- fitness
- needlework
- reading
- nominated for the Excellence in Teaching Award 2007
- nominated for the Bates Award 1981
Timeline
Teacher
St. Paul's RCSSD #20
08.1981 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology/Anthropology
University of Saskatchewan