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Taylor Blanchard

Stony Plain,Ab

Summary

Patient teacher committed to engaging students and enhancing learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important knowledge. Polished in creating lesson plans, evaluating assignments, and teaching complicated concepts clearly.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grade 6 Teacher

Wihnemnme School
2023.08 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Implemented a literacy intervention class for grades 6-9.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.

Grade 5 Teacher

Wihnemne School
2022.08 - 2023.08
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom
  • Promoted physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Grade 1 Teacher

Whispering Hills Primary School
2021.12 - 2022.06
  • Instruct Sylvan programs in reading, math, writing, study skills, and homework support
  • Instructing various grade levels at a time in a 3:1 setting with individualized programs to each student.

Tutor

Sylvan Learning Center
2021.09 - 2021.12
  • Provide one-on-one support to students who required additional support educationally, behaviorally, and emotionally during numeracy and literacy in grades 1, 2, and 8.

Student Teacher

Forest Green Elementary
2020.10 - 2020.12
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students, to enable positive learning outcomes
  • Assisted lead teachers in daily tasks such as attendance, test administration, and behavioral enforcement
  • Planned and executed lesson plans, including collecting necessary resources to complete a given lesson
  • Provided both group teaching and 1:1 support to students.

Education

Bachelor of Education -

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
06.2021

Undergraduate Program - U of A Transfer

Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB
2019

Skills

  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Growth Mindset
  • Student Engagement
  • Subject knowledge
  • Literacy development
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Management
  • Student Support

Certification

  • Interim Professional Certification
  • First Aid & CPR Certified
  • ASSIST
  • SIVA Certified
  • Alberta Health and Safety Basics for Child Care Providers EpiPen

Education - University

  • University of Alberta, Bachelor of Education, Undergraduate program, U of A, 2019-01-01, 2021-12-31
  • Grant MacEwan University, Bachelor of Education, Transfer, 2017-01-01, 2019-12-31

References

  • Ruth Lukacs, Vice Principal at Wihnemne School, 780- 964- 6263
  • Lorna Anderson, Principal at Whispering Hills Primary School, (780) 675-4546
  • Erin Heward, Practicum Mentor Teacher, (780) 721-9732, eheward@psd70.ab.ca
  • Ashley Marshall, Elementary Teacher at Graminia Community School, ashley.marshall@psd.ca

Timeline

Grade 6 Teacher

Wihnemnme School
2023.08 - Current

Grade 5 Teacher

Wihnemne School
2022.08 - 2023.08

Grade 1 Teacher

Whispering Hills Primary School
2021.12 - 2022.06

Tutor

Sylvan Learning Center
2021.09 - 2021.12

Student Teacher

Forest Green Elementary
2020.10 - 2020.12

Bachelor of Education -

University of Alberta

Undergraduate Program - U of A Transfer

Grant MacEwan University
  • Interim Professional Certification
  • First Aid & CPR Certified
  • ASSIST
  • SIVA Certified
  • Alberta Health and Safety Basics for Child Care Providers EpiPen
Taylor Blanchard