Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Practicum Experience
Professional Development
Certification
References
Timeline
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Willow Sosnoski

Calgary,AB

Summary

Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment, I embrace a growth mindset and employ a trauma-informed approach to education. Dedicated to lifelong learning, I believe in nurturing citizenship and identity through transformative teaching practices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Financial Advisor

Scotiabank
05.2015 - 11.2021
  • Coached Clients and Peers in making financial choices based on their individual risk tolerance and financial plan

Education

Bachelor Of Education - K-6 Focus

Saint Mary’s University
Calgary, AB
04.2024

Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance

Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, NS
04.2015

Bissett School Of Business -

Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
04.2009

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Assessment practices
  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive relationship building
  • Commitment to student success
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Lifelong learning mindset

Hobbies and Interests

Art (painting, drawing felting)

Gardening

Reading

Psychology of Parenting

Practicum Experience

  • CBE—Chaparral School, grade 4, 80-100% teaching load. Co-teaching the remaining time. 02/26/24-04/26/24
  • CBE —Alexander Ferguson School, grade 4/3 split, 50-65% teaching load. Co-teaching the remaining time. 10/25/23-12/15/23,
  • CSSD —St. Stephen School, grade 2/1 split, 25-35% teaching load. Supporting students the remaining time. 03/20/23-04/28/23
  • CSSD —St. Stephen School, grade 2/1 split, mostly small group and individual teaching. Supporting students the remaining time. 11/17/22-12/15/22

Professional Development

  • Teach them to read! Evidence-based practice in the new ELAL POS (TQS#3), 02/16/24
  • Science of a Tipi (TQS#5), 02/15/24
  • Recognizing, Reporting and Responding to Abuse in Schools (TQS#4), 01/19/24
  • Blanket Exercise (TQS#5), 10/20/23
  • Working with Parents to Support Student Success (TQS#1), 10/14/23
  • Population Education: Hands-on Activities for People and the Planet (TQS#3), 10/13/23
  • Collaborating to Build Capacity and Expertise (TQS#2), 09/16/22

Certification

  • Interim Professional Certificate (IPS), 673519
  • First Aid and CPR C and AED Certified, 09/22/23

References

  • Sibel Kaban - Cooperating Teacher for Practicum 3

Alexander Ferguson School

Email: sskaban@cbe.ab.ca

Cell: 403.477.5771


  • Judy Beach - Practicum 3 Advisor

Saint Mary's University

Email: Judy.Beach@stmu.ca 

Cell: 403-540-2878


  • Deanne Barrett - Practicum 1/2 Advisor

Saint Mary's BEd Practicum Director

Email: deanne.barrett@stmu.ca
Phone: 403-710-8416


  • Hyacinth Schaeffer

Sessional Instructor, Bed. Program

Email: hyacinth.schaeffer@stmu.ca


Timeline

Senior Financial Advisor

Scotiabank
05.2015 - 11.2021

Bachelor Of Education - K-6 Focus

Saint Mary’s University

Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance

Saint Mary’s University

Bissett School Of Business -

Mount Royal University
Willow Sosnoski