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Key attributes
- Strong social justice and equity-based emphasis in addressing the diverse needs of all learners, through pedagogies such as critical place-based education and differentiated instruction
- Skilled in creating adapting learning programs for children with various special needs, such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Dyspraxia
Education
University of British Columbia
September 2015 – August 2016 (in progress)
Bachelor of Education – Cohort: Teaching English Language Learners Through a Cross- Curricular Case-Based Inquiry Approach (TELL-3C)
- Learned to successfully accommodate students with diverse learning needs; includes teaching for the needs of ELLs, refugee students, and students with learning disabilities
- Applied learning through practicum in a grade 3 classroom of 22 students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs, through teaching strategies such as a balanced literacy program and the language and content approach
Simon Fraser University
September 2010 – April 2015
Bachelor of Arts – English and Humanities Joint Major
- Studied abroad in a field school in Italy for two months, and volunteered as an English Language Assistant
- Engaged in 11 months of a co-operative education program, working full-time as a Special Education Assistant
Positions in Education
Tutor
Vancouver, BC
July 2016 – Present
- Designs individualized lesson plans in Language Arts and Math for two students at a grade 4 and grade 3 level
- Creates individual learning growth plans for students that focus on the specific areas students need improvement and how they can meet relevant goals
Teacher Candidate | Dr. H. N. MacCorkindale Elementary
Vancouver, BC
October 2015 – June 2016
- Taught 22 students, 12 of whom were English Language Learners, but most of whom were multilingual; 2 students were also suspected to be on the Autism spectrum, 1 of whom was confirmed by the end of the school year
- Designed and implemented hands-on inquiry-based lessons across all subject areas that encouraged all 22 students to express curiosity and learn meaningfully
- Collaborated with a School Advisor and a Faculty Advisor to gain support and improve lesson designs to provide the best possible learning outcomes for my students, and received an outstanding recommendation
- Applied for and received a grant for a pottery field trip, and successfully designed a collaborative and team-taught unit with a fellow student teacher
- Established a book club with another fellow student teacher, where students across all grades were able to engage in meaningful discussions about books, as well as engage in readers’ theatre
Volunteer | Community Justice Initiatives
Langley, BC
June 2016
- Facilitated peace circles inspired by Indigenous ways of knowing, with a diverse variety of classes at 7 elementary schools, grades 3-7
- Taught conflict resolution strategies to a wide variety of students coming from different backgrounds, such as those at inner-city schools, and those with learning disabilities
Behaviour Interventionist | Self-employed
Surrey, BC
September 2014 – July 2015
- Worked one-on-one with a 10 year old child with autism in order to increase her verbal communication, motor skills, and physical movement as well as equipping her with skills for day-to-day life
- Collaborated with a Behaviour Consultant, the child’s school-based Behaviour Interventionist, and the child’s parents in order to provide the best possible program for the child
Special Education Assistant | Mediated Learning Academy
Coquitlam, BC
September 2013 – July 2014
- Modified assignments to fit the needs of ten children with various learning disabilities such as autism, down syndrome, or fetal alcohol syndrome
- Applied strategies that helped the children gain coping mechanisms, and self-regulating techniques
- Implemented occupational therapy, physical therapy, and meditational learning into the children’s work load
English Language Assistant | G. B. Mazzoni
Prato, Italy
October 2012 – November 2012
- Displayed adaptability and attention to detail by giving English language assistance to 20 Italian English language learners between the ages of 8-12, practicing their English grammar and speaking skills
- Developed and led educational English language lessons and activities with another Canadian volunteer
- Identified and implemented ways to improve the effectiveness of my teaching by observing what learning methods and cues students responded to
Skills & Awards
- Emily Longworth Memorial Award for an educational proposal, 2015-2016
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and basic web design – won first place in a competition for girls in computer science in 2008 (SFU ChicTech)
References
- Dr. Jeannie Kerr; 778.994.8330, jeanniek@mail.ubc.ca
Teaching Professor and Faculty Advisor | University of British Columbia
- Ms. Alison Noel; 604.786.2469, anoel@vsb.bc.ca
School Advisor and Grade 3 Teacher | Dr. H. N. Maccorkindale Elementary
- Ms. Elizabeth Hayes-Brown; (604) 720-9602, ehayes@vsb.bc.ca
School Principal | Dr. H. N. MacCorkindale Elementary
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