Objective

My career objective as a new teacher entering the work force is to obtain an elementary school teaching position which will allow me to further develop my teaching philosophy and work collaboratively with other teachers. I wish to have the opportunity to work abroad to gain valuable insights and experiences from other cultures, and to incorporate these new discoveries into my teaching practice.

Summary of Competencies

•  Deeply motivated to inspire elementary and middle years students to find joy in learning and develop a humble, globally minded perspective of the world
• Actively engaging students in self-reflective practices and fostering an all-inclusive, safe and fun classroom community
• Resourceful, innovative and ethically minded, with the goal of fostering a respectful and conscientious  student population
• Comfortable and eager to teach in the arts, health, outdoor and physical education subject areas
• An aptitude for developing multi-modal lessons and exploring content through an artistic lens

EDUCATION

Vancouver, BC
Sept. 2015 – Present

Specialization in Montessori Education (AMS)

Halifax, NS

2009 – 2013

Received honors degree in Costume Design Program

Bridgewater, NS

2005 – 2008

French Immersion Certificate

Teaching experience

New Westminster, BC
Sept. 2015 – Present

· Completed 2 week practicum, focused on student led research project on subject of habitats

· Executed lessons focusing on food chains, human impacts and the various attributes of different habitats

· Leading class in gymnastics unit for their physical education component

· Supporting students in individual math lessons and managing self-paced mathematics material

· Collaborating with colleague in writers workshop lessons with grade 5/6 students

· Collaborated with colleague in community development time with grades 3/5/6

Relevant Work Experience

Vancouver, BC

Sept. 2015 – Present

· Develop and implement effective lesson plans to accommodate athletes of many  different  skill levels including those with learning differences

· Collaborate with other coaches to provide the best possible service to all participants

· Communicate with parents or guardians concerning the progress of their child to ensure a high quality experience for all parties

· Evaluate athletes development through National CanGym guidelines

Whitehorse, YT

May 2015 – Sept. 2015

· Facilitated training period for camp counsellors so as to foster a cooperative, motivated and hard-working staff

· Oversaw camp activities for 4 summer camp groups (80 children per week ages 4-12 year) in collaboration with Recreational Program Coordinator and Leadhand

· Planned and coordinated all out of facility outings for all camps and completed risk assessments for each, ensuring safe and incident free field trips

Halifax, NS

Sept. 2014 – Apr. 2015

· Supervised children ages 4 – 11 in a variety of settings (gymnasium, classroom, outdoor playground, library) to ensure safety and well being

· Designed and implemented recreational programs to encourage physical literacy and personal growth in students

· Collaborated with colleagues to design weekly and monthly themes for after school programming

· Promoted to supervisor on occasions when supervisor was absent

Whitehorse, YT

May 2013 – June 2014

· Executed general administrative duties in a timely and professional fashion (answering phone calls, responding to emails, communicating with parents)

· Managed a coaching staff of 6, provided training and professional development seminars for coaches

· Directed instruction for gymnastics classes for a variety of different groups including high school students, French elementary students, Montessori students, special needs students and advanced gymnastics groups

· Spearheaded the first trampoline and tumbling program in the Yukon

Whitehorse, YT

May 2013 – June 2014

·   Organized weekly camp themes, activities and outings for 35-40 children (ages 5-11 years) and 8-10 children (ages 3-4 years)

· Managed all participant registration (online ITSportnet and in person) to ensure appropriate staff to participant ratio

· Supervised all supporting staff members and completed time sheets and pay cheques

· Collaborated with head coach to ensure effective use of gymnasium and smooth operation of all activities in the facility

Volunteer Experience

Whitehorse, YT
Jan. 2014 – June 2014

· Facilitated weekly meetings for female youth between ages 9 – 14 years

·  Promoted the development of health body image through discussion around social media, societal expectations and peer pressure

· Acted as a mentor for 2 supporting staff members involved with the project

· Educated youth on healthy eating habits and the importance of physical activity

Whitehorse, YT
Jan. 2014 – June 2014

· Guided a group of 8 girls ages 5 – 6 years in a variety of activities to promote self-discovery and the development of independence

· Collaborated with fellow leaders to develop weekly meeting plans and informed parents of the schedule

· Managed various field trips around Whitehorse to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants

Research

Vancouver, BC

Sept. 2015 – Present

· Exploration of the many benefits and downfalls technology poses in a modern classroom setting

· Evaluating studies that suggest electromagnetic frequencies are detrimental to the development of children’s physiological and cognitive systems

· Comparing and contrasting a wide range of information many consider to be controversial in nature, developing well rounded opinions on current issues that connect directly  to classroom practice

Halifax, NS

2014

· Extensively researched the benefits of the second hand clothing industry in relation to pursuing a sustainable fashion industry

· Compared and contrasted companies who claim to support sustainable practices

· Defined and extrapolated the definition of ‘sustainable’ in terms of the fashion industry

· Submitted 25 page written dissertation and presented findings in multi-modal format to class and guests at graduation ceremony

Research Interests

Awards and Distinctions

Vancouver, BC

January 2016

· Received funding to implement a theatre arts unit with grade 4/5 class during practicum

· Focus of theatre arts unit is exposing students to drama and storytelling techniques as a form of expression and the connections between theatre arts and various cultures throughout the world

References

UBC Adjunct Teaching Professor
Vancouver, BC

(ph) 604 700 7876

Polarettes Gymnastics Head Coach
Whitehorse, YT

(ph) 867 333 0167

EXCEL Program Coordinator
Halifax, NS

(ph) 902 789 4046