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
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Teaching English Language Arts from grades 8-11
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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
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Aided immigrant youth in developing fluency in English
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Created a comfortable, fun, and safe environment in a friendly manner
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Efficiently taught lesson plans that educated children on social and emotional learning skills, such as teamwork, cooperation, and perseverance
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Distributed snacks, took attendance, and ensured students got home safely
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
Education Students Association Social Events Committee Member November 2013 – July 2014
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Created events collaboratively to create a sense of community within the Bachelor of Education program
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Helped organize events
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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
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Spent time with a six-year old child once a week
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Carried out activities such as reading and writing exercises
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Constructed a friendship while still creating an atmosphere of professionalism