Tannis Seredick
Port Alberni,BC
Summary
A caring and energetic educator with 15 years of experience in both elementary and middle grade instruction. Expert in implementing inquiry-based instruction, hands-on learning activities, and educational technology into daily practices. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments and universal design for learning. Devoted to bringing the outside world into the classroom through outdoor education, the use of networking technology, and collaboration with community members.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Pacific Rim School District
09.2023 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted well-being and academic growth for all students
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through Inquiry-Based Learning projects and hands-on learning activities
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods such as group challenges, jigsaw frameworks, unifying technology, and artistic curriculum connections
- Created a year-long Outdoor Numeracy Program for Intermediate students which combines numeracy, physical education, science, and Indigenous curriculum
- Collaborated with Nuu-chah-nulth Education Worker, Alexandria Tom, to welcome Indigenous Artist, Bill Morris, into our school for a series of Art lessons with multiple grade levels
- Partnered with Alexandria Tom to introduce the traditional game of Lahal as part of our numeracy work in probability. Students will teach Lahal to their peers, school-wide
- Implemented literature circles and writing workshops to increase student literacy and engagement and support cross-curricular understandings
- Continued partnership with Ocean Networks Canada's team of scientists to bring marine sciences and climate change science into the classroom for our intermediate team
- Partnered with Farm to School BC (F2SBC) to learn, create a stronger network, and curate resources for school garden
- Coached basketball, badminton, and track and field
Numeracy Leader
Pacific Rim School District
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with school goals and specifications in the area of numeracy
- Utilized training in instructional design and technology to create a wide variety of unit plans for K-7 grade levels that align with curricular content and skills and focus on hands-on learning strategies
- Optimized operational workflows by identifying curricular content areas that appeared to be weaknesses within the school, and implementing solutions that led to improved academic outcomes in numeracy understanding
- Collaborated with each teacher, listening to their needs and exploring their vision for their teaching
- Orchestrated a district-wide Professional Learning Community for K-12 teachers using Peter Liljedahl's work from his renowned book, "Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics"
- Created digital units and lessons that aligned with curriculum, individual teachers' styles and comfort levels, and provincially-recognized numeracy assessment standards
- Provided presentations in numeracy professional development to the district Numeracy Leaders, the staff of Wood Elementary, and to district staff
- Collaborated with Teacher Librarian to create a "Numeracy Story" collection in our Teacher Resource section which aligns picture books with numeracy concepts
- Created a digital resource for Kindergarten teachers, "A Year of Outdoor Numeracy" which aligns all numeracy curricular concepts with accessible outdoor learning activities using natural materials
- Provided school-wide numeracy activities that made numeracy learning fun, engaging, and inclusive
- Attended Numeracy Leader meetings and professional development through Peter Liljedahl, Carole Fullerton, and National Math Teachers' Association (NMTA)
- Worked in partnership with Indigenous Education team to connect Indigenous cultural curriculum to numeracy curriculum with engaging, hands-on activities such as bannock-making and cedar-weaving
- Engaged families in school community through the use of "Graffiti Walls" at events, where families participated in fun numeracy and literacy-related questions
Teacher
Pacific Rim School District
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Orchestrated the Bikes In Schools pilot program in partnership with BikeBC to ensure 30 new bikes, helmets, and vests for students and helped develop biking curriculum for the district
- Led bike-centred field trips, community clean-ups, bike skills rodeos, and trail riding clinics as part of the Bikes In Schools program
- Planned and Implemented Wood School Garden in partnership with fellow teacher, Haellie Kynoch
- Collaborated with a variety of local businesses to organize labour and materials for the school garden
- Taught in partnership with Nuu-chah-nulth Education Worker, Iris Sanders, to create a series of lessons on form line shapes in West Coast Indigenous design with the final project of our Indigenous Butterfly carvings that decorate the school garden
- Collaborated with Indigenous Education Team to create resources which connected numeracy curriculum to Indigenous culture curriculum
- Partnered with Ocean Networks Canada to provide students with a "scientist in house" through virtual programming and later through in person learning opportunities
- Embraced the Numeracy Leader position, communicating with staff, creating an efficient schedule of support, and implementing professional development, pedagogical development, instructional and curricular design
- Through Numeracy Leader position, reached our school numeracy goal within one calendar year in all classrooms
- Orchestrated a district-wide, K-12 Professional Learning Community utilizing the work by Peter Liljedahl in his renowned book; "Buliding Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics"
- Established a baseline for essential numeracy resources in both primary and intermediate classrooms to ensure each classroom was stocked for numeracy learning success
- Orchestrated the After School Art club with professional artist, Faith Love Robertson, who taught an 8 - week watercolor paint curriculum utilizing our After School Sports and Arts grant
- Participated in multiple professional development opportunities with Carole Fullerton, Adrienne Gear, and Faye Brownlie
- Implemented cross-curricular literature circles and writing workshops to build strong understanding, background knowledge, and student engagement
- Collaborated with Teacher Librarian, Kristine Clark, to establish a "Numeracy Stories" section within our teacher resources in library, matching picture books with numeracy concepts for grades K-7
- In collaboration with fellow grade 7 teacher, organized and led our grade 7 graduation surf trip two years in a row with lessons from Surf Sister in Tofino, BC
Teacher/ESD Support/Literacy and Numeracy Support
Pacific Rim School District
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
- Communicated effectively with teachers to provide appropriate supports in various classroom settings
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress
- Participated in professional development series, "Literacy For All: Evidence-based Instruction and support practices" with Faye Brownlie
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting
- Attended the Heart & Mind Conference by the Dalai Llama Centre for Peace and Education on social and emotional learning
- Developed and led the John Howitt Leadership club, an extracurricular club dedicated to helping make the world a better place
- Leadership club raised over $5000 for education and water infrastructure in Haiti through a wide variety of efforts, notably our partnership with Ford Vehicles and Trucks
- Invited to attend "WE Day" based on our outstanding fundraising efforts in Leadership club, traveled with more than 20 students to Vancouver, BC
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities and Inquiry-Based Learning strategies
- Mentored successful student teacher from Vancouver Island University
- Worked collaboratively with staff to create child-centred outdoor natural play spaces and garden boxes
- Coached volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, and track and field
Teacher
Pacific Rim School District
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Planned and executed all school-wide assemblies with grade 8 Leadership class
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created Outdoor Physical Education unit for grade 8 PE classes utilizing the land and trail networks in area
- Coached all levels of basketball
- Planned and implemented the "Friday Night Girls' Basketball" program with fellow teacher to provide a safe, supportive environment for middle-grade girls to build their skills and connections with other players
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC12.2021
Graduate Diploma - Online Learning And Teaching
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC06.2021
Bachelor of Education - Elementary And Middle School Education
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC04.2007
Skills
- Faculty Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Instructional Design
- Inquiry-Based Learning Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Online Teaching
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Diversity and Inclusion
References
Sean Petersen
Principal
Maquinna Elementary School
(250) 724-0512
Darren Homan
Principal
Wood Elementary School
(250) 724-1132
Stacey Manson
District Principal Pacific Rim (retired)
(250) 720-1414
Heather MacLeod
Vice Principal
Ballenas Secondary School
(250) 248-5721
Timeline
Teacher
Pacific Rim School District
09.2023 - Current
Numeracy Leader
Pacific Rim School District
09.2021 - 06.2023
Teacher
Pacific Rim School District
09.2016 - 06.2023
Teacher/ESD Support/Literacy and Numeracy Support
Pacific Rim School District
09.2014 - 06.2016
Teacher
Pacific Rim School District
09.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Vancouver Island University
Graduate Diploma - Online Learning And Teaching
Vancouver Island University
Bachelor of Education - Elementary And Middle School Education
Vancouver Island University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of British Columbia
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