{"id":22,"date":"2014-12-23T13:48:07","date_gmt":"2014-12-23T20:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/bmerryweather\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2018-07-27T06:43:54","modified_gmt":"2018-07-27T13:43:54","slug":"curriculum-vitae","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/bmerryweather\/curriculum-vitae\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum Vitae"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0OBJECTIVE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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My professional objective is to work with a dynamic and progressive educational facility which values collaboration, inquiry, integration of subjects and activities, and connecting learning to life beyond the classroom. As an educator, I aim to assist learners in applying their knowledge and skills to new situations and challenges by promoting an understanding of the world that is flexible and long lasting.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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University of British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada<\/em>)<\/strong><\/td>\nGraduated August 2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Post Graduate Bachelor of Education<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Received a specialization in teaching Middle Years and Science Education<\/li>\n
  • Investigated effective teacher scaffolding during inquiry projects and collaborative problem solving to promote self, co-, and socially shared regulation among students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, Canada<\/em>)<\/strong><\/td>\nGraduated April 2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor of Science in Behavioural Neuroscience <\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Demonstrated high levels of prioritization, efficient time management, attention to detail, and organization, obtaining a high distinction award and a CGPA of 3.7 (UGPA 4.0)<\/li>\n
  • Participated in courses specifically oriented towards abstract thinking and critical analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diploma in International Cooperative Education <\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0Graduated April 2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Personally contacted international employers to coordinate meaningful internships and research opportunities related to field of study in Canada, Australia, Rwanda, and India<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Participated in marketing on behalf of the Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology Co-op program, providing information to other students about self-directed international co-op opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    RELATED EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    International School of Dakar (Dakar, Senegal)<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nAug. 2016- Current<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Middle School Science, Math and Social Studies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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      • Taught Social Studies grade 6, Math grade 6 and Science grade 8 from Aug 2016- June 2017<\/li>\n
      • Taught Science grade 7 and 8, and Math grade 7 from Aug 2017-June 2018<\/li>\n
      • Currently Teaching Science grades 6 and 7<\/li>\n
      • Currently the head of the science department, organizing meetings, coaching peers, managing teaching assistants, facilitating orders, and orienting new staff members<\/li>\n
      • Currently the grade 7 lead, assisting with the service learning projects, social\/emotional support of students, and advisory classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    International School of Dakar (Dakar, Senegal)<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nSept. 2015- June. 2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Substitute as Technology Integration Specialist and MS\/HS Physical and Health Education<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    • Cleaned, organized, and prepared the MakerSpace for use by all teachers<\/li>\n
    • Created and distributed several documents relating to the use of the MakerSpace<\/li>\n
    • Assisted some teachers and staff with the integration of technology into their lessons and tasks<\/li>\n
    • Distributed weekly technology tips and curricular linked ideas for use of the MakerSpace<\/li>\n
    • Facilitated a design and technology class, advisory, and two robotics clubs, preparing exemplars, rubrics and critical challenges for all groups<\/li>\n
    • Implemented a Teaching Games for Understanding <\/i> approach to Physical Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Eagle Mountain Middle School (Coquitlam, Canada)<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nSept. 2014- Aug. 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Teacher Candidate- Grades 6, 7, and 8<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    • Designed varied and interactive lessons in Math, Science, and Inquiry, focusing on exploration and discovery of concepts through collaborative group work<\/li>\n
    • Initiated a Genius Hour project, promoting creativity and passion to learn both inside and outside the classroom<\/li>\n
    • Observed and assisted a senior teacher during regular class hours, acquiring and practicing successful classroom management techniques<\/li>\n
    • Treated students like partners in their learning, creating a positive rapport and enhanced motivation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Green Hills Academy (Kigali, Rwanda)<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nAug. 2013- Dec. 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Primary Teacher \u2013 Grades 4, 5, and 6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    • Created class syllabi\/curricula geared towards grade-specific learning outcomes<\/li>\n
    • Conducted ongoing assessments of students\u2019 abilities, addressing specific needs and fostering individual development<\/li>\n
    • Incorporated international standards into current school resources, designing lessons geared towards college and career readiness<\/li>\n
    • Advised new teachers on school protocols and procedures, taking initiative to orient new staff members<\/li>\n
    • Created a committee to enhance school standards by addressing challenges, and recommending key changes<\/li>\n
    • Translated weekly staff meetings, ensuring all staff members were cognizant of current information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Life Aquatic Ltd (Kigali, Rwanda)<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nJan. 2013- Aug. 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Business Owner and Swim Instructor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    • Founded an independent swim school in Kigali, acquiring a large clientele though successful marketing<\/li>\n
    • Instructed swimming lessons to preschool, school age and adult learners, assisting with skill development through modeling and physical manipulation<\/li>\n
    • Designed the curricula for preschool, school age, and adult level swimmers, creating objectives for level-based report cards<\/li>\n
    • Produced relevant communication material, organizing schedules, accounts, web updates, and public relations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Lovedale Foundation (Bengaluru, India)<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nApril 2011- Aug. 2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Volunteer Health Education Program Coordinator<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    • Collaborated with two Indian NGOs and a local hospital to assess and address health and sanitation needs of the nearby quarries and the Lovedale Foundation\u2019s primary school<\/li>\n
    • Designed a 6 month pilot program for health and sanitation education in one quarry town, producing all necessary materials, enhancing hand washing in the region<\/li>\n
    • \u00a0Installed new taps and pipes, supplying the pilot quarry with adequate water supply<\/li>\n
    • Created health and hygiene teaching units for the primary school, training local teaching staff and overseeing successful implementation of the program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Meg Foundation\/Kinamba Project (Kigali, Rwanda)<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nFeb. 2009 – Aug. 2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Project Administrator and Primary Teacher- Grade 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    • Organized learning based activities and games, promoting tactile development in a group of 25 students<\/li>\n
    • Collected and distributed school fees, prepared monthly payroll of staff members, tabulated feeding program data, budgeted and projected costs, processed tax forms in adherence to policy in Rwanda, implemented strategic inventory and tracking systems, assisting the organization with daily operations<\/li>\n
    • Assisted in language translations in French, English and Kinyarwanda, resolving concerns among staff and students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      SKILLS\/INTERESTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Computer Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

      		Languages<\/strong><\/td>\nCertification<\/strong><\/td>\nInterests<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Microsoft Office
      \nHTML
      \nSocial Media
      \nOS: Windows, PC, and Macintosh
      \nTouch Typist: 90 WPM<\/td>\n      		English
      \nFrench
      \nKinyarwanda
      \nKirundi<\/td>\n      		CPR
      \nWater Safety Instructor
      \nNational Lifeguard Service
      \nTechnology in Transit
      \nBC Association of Math
      \nMYP Sciences Cat 2
      \nMYP Sciences Cat 3<\/td>\n      		\n

      Photography
      \nTravelling
      \nStop-motion films
      \nRunning
      \nRobotics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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