I am a passionate elementary teacher, excited to share my love of learning with young students. My belief is that learning should be engaging and fun, and challenge students to think critically about the world around them. Educators need to meet the needs of all students, through using diverse methods of instruction and assessment, and by reflecting, learning, and refining teaching practices. I am excited to be pursuing a profession in education where I can continue to learn and grow throughout my career.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education- University of British Columbia
- Elementary Stream, Social Emotional Learning Cohort
Bachelor of Arts- Simon Fraser University
- Psychology
*Currently pursuing a Diploma in Special Education (UBC). Completed courses:
- EPSE 449. Educating students with autism
- EPSE 421, Assessment of learning difficulties
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Teacher Teaching on Call:
- Vancouver and Surrey School Districts
- K-7 as well as several days in secondary special ed.
Long Practicum:
- Student teacher in a challenging and diverse class of grade 7’s in Surrey.
- Prepared and taught units in Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, PE, HACE, and Art.
- Coached sprinting for track and field, assisted with planning and supervising track meet. Also planned a field trip to Playland Science of Fun.
- In conjunction with grade 7 students, planned school wide Sports Day activities.
- Co-led Social and Emotional Learning workshop to Bothwell staff for an in-school Pro-D day.
Community Practicum:
- Worked in a rural school with 35 students (K-12) in Tahsis BC.
- Led half-day preschool for children ages 3-6 in a small community called Esperanza following job action/school closure. Planned program activities for upcoming summer camps at Esperanza. Helped with other preparations for camp in the community.
Classroom Volunteer:
- Classroom volunteer in the intermediate remedial behavior class in inner city school.
- Assisted students with core subjects who have previously had difficulty in mainstream classrooms.
- Helped provide a safe and positive learning environment for students with the goal of integrating back to a regular class.
Open Door Group (Employee) June 2009- Oct 2011
- Employment counselor and case manager for clients with multiple barriers to employment including active addiction, undiagnosed mental health, social, economic, and physical health concerns.
- Assessed client barriers, then worked with clients to set and achieve their goals through coaching, confidence building, seeking detox/treatment, accessing metal health services, and learning new occupational skills and life skills.
Girl Guides of Canada (Volunteer) Nov 2007- Nov 2009
- Unit Guide Leader for group of 18 girls ages 9 to 11.
- Planned program activities for weekly meetings. Organized and supervised annual camping trips, sleepovers, and field trips.
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND INTERESTS
Vanoc (volunteer)- Hiphop dancer in 2010 Olympic closing ceremonies
Steamworks Restaurant- Employed as a server since May 2012
Organized Sports Team Memberships- Soccer, Dodgeball, Softball
Other Recreation Interests/Hobbies- Dance, Skiing, Scuba Diving, Knitting, Traveling
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Education workshops:
- Mind Up, Child Abuse Prevention, Action Schools BC, Cooperative Learning, Journaling, Gifted Learning, Drama in the classroom, Social and Emotional Learning Games, Using the Outdoor Classroom
Other Certificates:
- Assessment and Treatment for Concurrent Disorders (Centre for Concurrent Disorders)
- Suicide Risk and Intervention (SAFER)