Sarah Calvert
Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Motivated educator with 11+ years of experience teaching English, Drama, and creative thinking courses. Skilled in lesson-plan design, creating collaborative learning environments, and implementing modern systems to optimize education. Excellent organization skills, works well with students, colleagues, parents and supervisors. Quick learner with new technology systems.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
West Point Grey Academy
Vancouver , BC
2013.10 - 2024.08
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Taught a variety of courses, including English, Drama, Theatre Company, Social Studies, and Destination Imagination.
- Participated in regular professional development opportunities, including but not limited to: Harvard School of Education's Teaching for Understanding, Global Online Academy workshops(various), and the College Board's Pre-AP Teaching Workshop.
Advisory Coordinator
West Point Grey Academy
Vancouver , BC
2023.07 - 2024.06
- Redesigned a comprehensive Grade 8-12 program focused on social-emotional learning, executive functioning skills, connection, and community stewardship.
- Coordinated, booked, and facilitated outside speakers, workshops, and presentations for students.
- Wrote and implemented 3x 70-minute lessons for each grade level weekly.
- Led staff professional development to introduce the new program, group advisors together, and encourage strategic planning.
- Conferred with administration and key programs within the school to ensure cohesion and agreement about curriculum development.
- Developed student and parent focus groups to inform curriculum design.
Producer
West Point Grey Academy
Vancouver , BC
2013.10 - Current
- Production coordinator and manager for 10 high school theatre shows.
- Supervised and worked closely with writers, directors, managers and technical crews throughout production process.
- Created project budgets and managed production costs.
- Scheduled auditions, rehearsals, technical week and shows.
- Organized and managed anywhere from 5-15 outside contractors per show, including industry professionals and musicians.
- Set out, maintained and worked to complete tasks on tight deadlines.
Vancouver City Editor
Family Fun Canada
Vancouver , BC
2022.09 - Current
- Authored strategic content using appropriate tone and language to meet objectives.
- Followed style guidelines and writing project parameters to produce on-target deliverables.
- Delivered articulate and clear writing for both sponsored and creative projects.
- Completed time-sensitive writing assigned on short notice and consistently met deadlines.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
Teacher on Call
School District 43
Coquitlam , British Columbia
2012.03 - 2013.10
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
Education
Master of Education - Language And Literacy Education
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC08.2019
Bachelor of Education - Middle Years, Secondary English
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English, History
Thompson River's University
Kamloops, BC05.2010
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including online conferencing platforms such as Google Teams and Zoom.
- Clear communication channels with colleagues, parents and students.
- Self-starter and quick learner with new technology and systems. Proficient in WordPress, Canva, PicMonkey, Zolo and Adobe.
- Organized educator; proficient with project management apps such as Slack, Google Calendar, Google Surveys, PickTime, Evernote, Dropbox, and Actor's Theatre Guide.
- Proficient in using and navigating educational platforms such as Blackbaud, Canvas and Moodle.
Timeline
Advisory Coordinator
West Point Grey Academy
2023.07 - 2024.06
Vancouver City Editor
Family Fun Canada
2022.09 - Current
Teacher
West Point Grey Academy
2013.10 - 2024.08
Producer
West Point Grey Academy
2013.10 - Current
Teacher on Call
School District 43
2012.03 - 2013.10
Master of Education - Language And Literacy Education
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Education - Middle Years, Secondary English
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - English, History
Thompson River's University
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