GRAHAM PRESTON

384A Van Norman St

Thunder Bay, ON P7O 4C3
(250) 423 1967
grpresto@lakeheadu.ca

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education Intermediate/Senior Division
Outdoor Environmental Experiential Education, Physics
Lakehead University, Ongoing
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering, Honours
Carleton University, Apr 2010
Independent School Subject Restricted Teaching Certificate - Mathematics and Science
BC Ministry of Education, Apr 2013, Current

ACADEMIC EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE

Teacher
Sept 2013 Jun 2014
The Fernie Academy, Fernie, BC
Co-taught Gr 7 Mathematics and Science, Gr 8, 9 Mathematics, Gr 12 Pre-Calculus.
Created excitement for science and math through active lessons and student input
Provided support for students with behavioural challenges in a Gr 2 classroom
Tutor
Sep 2006 Current
Self Employed, Ottawa ON, Fernie BC, Thunder Bay ON
Tutor Gr 9-12 and University in mathematics, physics and chemistry
Focus on identifying gaps in knowledge, basic concepts and critical thinking in applying concepts to
new situations
Use student provided material as well as created personalized lessons
Substitute Teacher
Mar - Apr 2013
The Fernie Academy, Fernie BC
Experienced classroom teaching through Grade 8, 9 and 11 Science
Combined work left by teacher with personal experiences to create engaging lessons
ESL Teacher/Activities Counselor
May - Aug 2007
American Village, Lyon/Toulouse, France
Taught English as a second language to French children in a classroom setting and camp activities
Gained experience in lesson planning, organizing daily activities and supporting students
Volunteer Gr 1 Classroom Assistant
Oct Dec 2012
Cambridge Public School, Ottawa ON
Supported struggling students through one-on-one support and developing small projects
Developed an understanding of play-based learning and engaging young students

Experience is not what happens to a man; it is what a man does with what
happens to him.
~ Aldous Huxley

GRAHAM PRESTON

384A Van Norman St

Thunder Bay, ON P7O 4C3
(250) 423 1967
grpresto@lakeheadu.ca

OUTDOOR EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE

Tripping Director
Jun to Aug 2013 2014
Camp Wanapitei, Temagami ON
Managed 25 canoe trip leaders, including trip logistics, risk management and crisis response
Emphasized a culture of experiential education and open communication for participants and staff
Offered guidance and program development to Wilderness Leader in Training program
Outdoor Education Instructor
Sep to Oct 2010-2012
ALIVE Outdoors, ON
Guided multi-day canoe and hiking trips for inner city children age 12-15, exposing them to outdoor
recreation and fostering environmental awareness
Organized and instructed natural history and skill-based in-camp activities
Encouraged personal growth by focusing on personal leadership, communication, cooperation, and
self-awareness
Trip Leader
Jun to Aug 2006-2012
Camp Wanapitei, Temagami ON
Planned and guided up to 52-day remote canoe trips with groups of 6-18 year olds
Organized and instructed a 25-day Wilderness Leader in Training program in 2011
Responsible for extensive risk management, route planning, food packing, organizing in-camp
activities, natural history and skills instruction
Volunteer Shop Assistant
Nov 2008 - Jun 2010
Re-Cycles Bicycle Co-op, Ottawa ON
Educated and aided community members in do-it-yourself bicycle repair
Aided customers looking to purchase refurbished bicycles or use workshop, promoting cycling in the
community
Maintained a record of sales and handled cash flow
CERTIFICATION
Moving Water Canoe Instructor, River Running Canoe Instructor
Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayak Association, Recertified June 2013
Whitewater Rescue Instructor
Boreal River Rescue, May 2012
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness Medical Asssociates, Recertified June 2013

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, xc/downhill skiing, snowshoeing, orienteering, winter camping
Ontario/BC/Northern natural history, wild edibles, physical geography, travel
Reading, experimenting with art, learning to fiddle
Teaching whitewater canoeing and whitewater rescue courses
Exploring the Elk Valley, BC
Bicycle repair