Ted Tessier
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at High Park School, excelling in student engagement and classroom management. Expert in lesson plan implementation and utilizing Smartboard technology to enhance learning. Committed to fostering a positive environment that promotes creativity and self-esteem, ensuring students thrive in their educational journey.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Teacher
Parkland
09.2025 - Current
- Prepared and delivered instructional materials suited to varied learning levels.
- Addressed individual student needs and accommodated learning differences.
- Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Developed and enforced behavioral management plans.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance learning experiences.
Elementary Music, Jr. High Drama and CTF Teacher
High Park School
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
General Music Teacher
Winterburn School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Gathered music and props for daily class instruction as well as performances.
- Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
- Maintained students' progress by evaluating and adjusting strategies.
General Music Teacher
Winterburn School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Organized special events, school concerts, music competitions and music examinations.
- Winter Concert was done using video presentations from each class due to Covid.
Gr. ½ Class and K-6 General Music Teacher
Forest Heights School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Mentored individual students by taking creative approach. Online learning was conducted for part of the year because of COVID.
- Designed and implemented curricula to challenge students and encourage excellence.
Elementary Music K-6, Gr. 3 Health Teacher
Donnan Sports School
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Fostered students' self-esteem and love of learning by maintaining welcoming and positive classroom environment.
Junior High Band, Guitar, Science, Health Teacher
S. Bruce Smith Jr. High School
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
Elementary Music K-6 Teacher
Coronation IB School
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
- Organized special events, school concerts, music competitions and music examinations.
Elementary Music K-6 and Junior High Band Teacher
High Park School
Stoney Plain, AB
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: Stony Plain School Div. 70
- Stony Plain School Div. 70
Elementary Music K-3 Teacher
John Barnett School
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: EPSB
- EPSB
Elementary Music K-6 Teacher
McArthur and Northmount Schools
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: EPSB
- EPSB
Music String Teacher
Music Enrichment Program
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Based out of Victoria High School Edmonton public schools served CCEP.
- Specialized in teaching individual and group lessons on string bass, guitar and organizing literature-based curriculum.
- Conducting the Junior String Orchestra (violin, viola, cello, and bass).
- Responsibilities – held a curriculum coordinator position for one year, group lessons, concerts, orchestra tour, orchestra retreats, and Kiwanis festival.
- Based out of Victoria High School Edmonton public schools served CCEP.
Education
Master of Music - Music Education
Boston University
Boston01.2015
Bachelor’s Degrees - Music, Education, Science
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB01.2009
Bachelor’s Degrees - Music, Education, Science
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB01.1991
Bachelor’s Degrees - Music, Education, Science
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB01.1986
Skills
- Activity management
- Student engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Literacy strategies
- Organizational growth
- Language arts instruction
- Classroom management
- Smartboard technology
- Lesson plan implementation
- Art and music instruction
- Science and Math instruction
Certification
Permanent Teaching Certification #256613
References
- Melissa Everitt-Delanger, Assistant Principal of High Park School, Melissa.Everitt-Delanger@psd.ca
- Adrienne Owen, Assistant Principal of Spruce Grove Composite High School, Adrienne.Owen@psd.ca
Special Training
- 2006, Well Rounded Bassist - Fresno University
- 2005, American School of the Double Bass - Columbus University
- 2004, Double bass training - Victoria School of Music
Related Experience
Played Bass with Borealis Orchestra 2025
Played Baritone Saxophone in Joe Saumer Big Band, 2018 - 2019, Onaway and Spruce Grove
- Stand-up bass in Powell Band, 2017 - 2019, Stony Plain and Spruce Grove
- Stand-up bass in Alberta Symphony Orchestra, 2016 - 2017, Benefit concert for Fort McMurray fire relief, 06/19/16
- Played bass with Edmonton Metropolitan Orchestra, 2012 - 2018
- Singing Tenor in a choir at Robertson and Wesley United Church, 2012 - 2013
- Saxophone player with Cosmopolitan Music Society Band, 1999 - 2004
- Played bass with SOAP (Symphony Orchestra at the Pacific), 2009
- Attended Port Townsend Jazz Festival, 2007
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supply Teacher
Parkland
09.2025 - Current
Elementary Music, Jr. High Drama and CTF Teacher
High Park School
05.2024 - 06.2024
General Music Teacher
Winterburn School
08.2022 - 06.2023
General Music Teacher
Winterburn School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Gr. ½ Class and K-6 General Music Teacher
Forest Heights School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Elementary Music K-6, Gr. 3 Health Teacher
Donnan Sports School
01.2019 - 06.2020
Junior High Band, Guitar, Science, Health Teacher
S. Bruce Smith Jr. High School
09.2018 - 01.2019
Elementary Music K-6 Teacher
Coronation IB School
11.2016 - 06.2018
Elementary Music K-6 and Junior High Band Teacher
High Park School
08.2016 - 10.2016
Elementary Music K-3 Teacher
John Barnett School
11.2015 - 06.2016
Elementary Music K-6 Teacher
McArthur and Northmount Schools
01.2015 - 04.2015
Music String Teacher
Music Enrichment Program
01.2003 - 01.2013
Master of Music - Music Education
Boston University
Bachelor’s Degrees - Music, Education, Science
University of Alberta
Bachelor’s Degrees - Music, Education, Science
University of Alberta
Bachelor’s Degrees - Music, Education, Science
University of Alberta
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