I am devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Teacher and Inclusive Education Lead
Living Waters Catholic School Division
Slave Lake, AB
08.2015 - Current
Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Elementary School Teacher
STAR Catholic School Division
Drayton Valley, AB
08.2014 - 06.2015
Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Inclusive Education -
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB
04.2019 - Current
Bachelor's of Education After Degree -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
09.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Sociology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
09.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
CPR and first aid education
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References
Dawn Melnyk- Co-worker for 2 years, (780) 728-6294
Kaelie Inglis- Beyond the Classroom Program Lead for 1 year, (780)-260-0095
Erica Sargent- Cor-worker and Co-teacher for 6 years, (587)-988-5757
Timeline
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Inclusive Education -
Athabasca University
04.2019 - Current
Elementary Teacher and Inclusive Education Lead
Living Waters Catholic School Division
08.2015 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
STAR Catholic School Division
08.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor's of Education After Degree -
University of Alberta
09.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Sociology
University of Alberta
09.2007 - 05.2011
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