TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they
learn. Ignacio Estrada
I believe in creating a safe and caring environment where all students feel
respected and welcome. I want to build positive relationships that foster confidence
and encourage growth.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
2013-2015:

Bachelor of Education- Elementary Generalist/ Middle Years

Specialist
University of Alberta- Edmonton, Alberta

2011-2013:

Elementary Education Diploma- University Transfer Studies

Red Deer College- Red Deer, Alberta

2009:

High School Diploma

Wm. E Hay Composite High School- Stettler, Alberta

TEACHING COMPETENCIES
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Leaving a Legacy-
Aspen Height Elementary School.
AFX Practicum-
Aspen Heights Elementary School, Grade 4/5
(Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Physical
Education, Art).
Mentor: Allan Baile
EDES 440- Integrated Curriculum. Instructor: Brent Galloway
Extended AFX Practicum-
Aspen Heights Elementary School
Science Conference-
Normandeau School- Westpark Middle
School, Grade 8
Math Conference-
Westpark Middle School, Grade 6
Writing Buddies- P
oplar Ridge School
, Grade 6
THINKfast Coordinator-
St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School,
Grade 9
Supervised/ Organized a holiday Food/Toy Drive-
Eastview
Middle School Leadership Team
IFX Practicum-
Eastview Middle School, Grade 6 (Social
Studies, Physical Education, Health).
Mentor: Greg Boulay &
Mike Hulyk
EDPS 310-
Managing the Learning Environment,
Focusing on
the Middle Years. Instructor: Brent Galloway
EDPY 301-
Adapted Instruction for Students with Special Needs,
inclusion in the classroom. Instructor: Nicola Golby

WORK EXPERIENCE
2015- Current:

Substitute Teacher
Red Deer Public School District- Red Deer, Alberta
deliver lessons and manage class while regular teacher is
unavailable

2014-Current:

Program Assistant Child Minding

City of Red Deer- Red Deer, Alberta
provide care and supervision for children age 1 month to
5 years

Summer 2014:

Safety City Instructor and Program Leader

Safety City Society- Red Deer, Alberta
plan and deliver safety lessons/ activities for elementary
students

Summer 2012:

Summer Fun Program Leader

Starland County- Morrin, Alberta
organize and supervise summer day camps for children
ages 4- 8 years

2010-2011:

Educational Assistant
Clearview School Division- Stettler, Alberta
cooperatively plan and deliver specialized lessons to
students who need extra support (Grade 1)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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2007-2009:

High 5 (Healthy Minds for Healthy Children)

High 5 (Principles of Healthy Child Development)
Current Vulnerable Sector Check
Current Criminal Record Check
Current Child Welfare Check
Valid Basic Class 5 Drivers License
Emergency First Aid Level A CPR/ AED
Student Member of the Alberta Teachers Association
Jason Lang Scholarship
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Reimagining Education: The Power and Promise of Technology

in Learning- Alec Curous
Helping Boys Learn: 6 Secrets for Teaching Boys- Dr. Edmund
Dixon
Holocaust Survivor A Legacy of Caring, Compassion and
Character- Eva Olsson

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FNMI Learning Session (Residential Schools)-Brian St.

Germain
Strategies for English Language Learners-
Teresa Borchers
Educational Assistants in the Classroom- Shawna Schnick and
Maria Cicman
Kagan Workshop- Julia Rheaume
Ipads in the classroom- Brad Mcdiarmid
Web 2.0 Tools (gaming in the classroom)- Jeremey Clevette
Google Workshop- Eastview
Non- Violent Crisis Intervention- Clearview Public Schools

REFERENCES
Professional Experience
Julia Rheaume

Instructor- Red Deer College/ University of Alberta

BachelorofEducationChairpersonandMiddleYearsCoordinator
Personal: (403) 342- 3204
E-mail:
jrheaume@ualberta.ca
Brent Galloway

Instructor- Red Deer College/ University of Alberta

Personal: (403) 782- 7442
Business: (403) 357- 3634
E-mail:
agallowa@ualberta.ca

Larry Toepfer

University Facilitator (IPT Practicum)

E-mail:
mr.t@shaw.ca
Home: 403 347 2363
Cell: 403 506 2363

Allan Baile

AFX Mentor Teacher (Aspen Heights Elementary School)

E-mail:
allan.baile@rdpsd.ab.ca
Business: (403) 347- 2581

*Reference letters available upon request*