Learning & Teaching

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               Bachelor of Arts                                                Bachelor of Education

           Major: English                                                   Secondary Stream

Minor: Sociology                                                      2013-2014

                             2009-2013

 

 PRACTICUM PLACEMENT

 Point Grey Secondary School  

  Feb 3, 2014-April 25, 2014

  • Teaching English Language Arts from grades 8-11

  • Educating students on a wide variety of topics, including Romeo and Juliet, poetry, short stories, and a novel unit

COMMUNITY FIELD EXPERIENCE

UBC Owl at the Barn Daycare

May 2014

  • worked with children aged 2-5
  • encouraged children in learning motor skills and communication

 EMPLOYMENT

Sylvan Learning Center                                                                                        

June 2014-August 2014

Vancouver, BC

  • Assisted students in both the academic reading and academic writing program
  • Collaborated with directors of Sylvan to observe student progress
  • Taught students in a 3:1 ratio setting
  • Patiently explained concepts to students, and supported students in their writing abilities

Afterschool Life Skills Leader  

September 2011-June 2013

CALGARY BRIDGE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH, Calgary, AB

  • Aided immigrant youth in developing fluency in English

  • Created a comfortable, fun, and safe environment in a friendly manner

  • Efficiently taught lesson plans that educated children on social and emotional learning skills, such as teamwork, cooperation, and perseverance

  • Distributed snacks, took attendance, and ensured students got home safely

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

Education Students Association Social Events Committee Member                November 2013 – July 2014

  • Created events collaboratively to create a sense of community within the Bachelor of Education program

  • Helped organize events

  • Attended weekly meetings to debrief on past events and positively interacted with others to create new social events for students

 Big Brothers Big Sisters                                                                                         December 2011-June 2012

Calgary, AB

  • Spent time with a six-year old child once a week

  • Carried out activities such as reading and writing exercises

  • Constructed a friendship while still creating an atmosphere of professionalism