Resume

Danielle Robertson

#523 5745 Dalhousie Road Vancouver, BC V6T 2J1

T: 778-997-3052

Portfolio: https://blogs.ubc.ca/daniellerobertson/

E: danielle.robertson@shaw.ca

OBJECTIVE

I am an enthusiastic, organized teacher candidate looking for a position as a Substitute Teacher, where my experience working with children with special needs can help in my work with all my students.

 

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Over 5 years of experience working with children aged 4-18 in various leadership roles.
  • Special expertise and training with working with children of various disabilities.
  • ABA training.
  • Previous experience with coaching and involvement in extracurricular activities.
  • Technology Skills (MAC and PC) – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), projectors, smart boards.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education (BEd.) – Elementary                    

Sept. 2013 – Aug. 2014

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Elementary with a focus on the early primary grades

Bachelor of Arts (BA)                                                                                        

May 2013

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Major in Psychology, Minor in History

 

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Teacher Candidate

Carisbrooke Elementary School, North Vancouver, BC              

Sept. 2013 – June 2014

  • Planned and implemented unit and lesson plans for grade 1 students, which resulted in the enhancement of the students’ knowledge.
  • Created a welcoming and conducive environment for students’ learning.
  • Assisted in the coaching of the cross-country and track and field teams, which resulted in students’ increased fitness ability.
  • Chaperoned an intermediate choir field trip to Victoria.

Behavioural Interventionist

Family Centred Practices Group, Vancouver, BC              

Feb. 2013 – Aug. 2013

  • Worked one-on-one with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Implemented behavioural programs, which strengthen the client’s behaviour.
  • Participated in ABA training.
  • Collected data, monitored and recorded client’s progress, which resulted in adaption or continuation of programs.

Educational Aide

Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, North Vancouver, BC   

May 2012- May 2013

  • Worked one-on-one with a student with special needs in the classroom, which resulted in enhancement of the student’s learning.
  • Created review worksheets for student

Educational Aide

HD Cartwright Junior High/William Aberhart High School, Calgary, AB

May 2011 – June 2011

  • Supported students with behavioural and mental disabilities in the classroom.
  • Taught health program to students which gave the students important life-long knowledge of how to care for their bodies.

 

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Support Aide

Camp Bonaventure, Calgary, AB             

July 2012

  • Worked one-on-one with a participant with behavioral and mental disabilities, which resulted in the participant engaging in program activities.
  • Assisted participant with personal care.

Group Leader

Camp Bonaventure, Calgary, AB               

July – Aug. 2010, July – Aug. 2011

  • Planned and led activities for the campers aged 4-7/11-12 that included trips to a swimming pool, a ranch, and a farm.
  • Contacted parents about camp logistics including ways to support their child, allergies, and other key information.
  • Supported campers with behavioural, mental, and physical disabilities in order to have the campers participate fully in every activity.
  • Supervised and helped with personal care of campers.

Program Leader

Between Friends Club, Frosty Fun Program, Calgary, AB          

December 23, 2010

  • Planned and led activities for participants aged 6-12 for a four-hour program.
  • Supervised tobogganing activities to ensure participants remained safe throughout the program.
  • Supplied lunch for participants.

Teen Swim Volunteer

Between Friends Club, Calgary, AB                     

May – June 2010

  • Worked with teens with disabilities at a weekly teen swim program.
  • Supervised participants in the pool to ensure that the participants remained safe throughout the program.
  • Assisted teens in the change room before and after the swim.

 

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

  • Family is a very important focus in my life.
  • I have participated in numerous outreach programs to Tijuana Mexico to build homes for families in need.
  • I have also travelled to a number of countries, including one semester in Lancaster, England, and trips to France, Italy, Austria, China, Mexico and the United States.

 

REFERENCES

Wayne Mitchell: Principal of Carisbrooke Elementary School

Cynthia Heaton: School Associate at Carisbrooke Elementary School

Anita Bramhoff: Faculty Associate

Christina Hidalgo: Learning Resource Centre Coordinator