Samantha-Rae Adamson

2205-1048 Bairdmore Blvd Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5J7

Phone 204-781-1609
e-mail samyadamson@gmail.com
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Senior Years: English and Computer Science

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Education
Faculty of Education, Graduating 2016
University of Manitoba
B.A., English and Sociology, 2013
University of Manitoba
High School Graduate, 2009
College Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Certifications
Teachable Subjects: English (major), Computer Science (minor)
First Aid Certified
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (N.V.C.I.)
Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive States (W.E.V.A.S.)

Qualifications
Fluent in English, conversational French
Fluent in a variety of computing languages, such as Java, C#, Small Basic, C
Studied English Literature
Studied Sociology with a focus on crime and law
Passionate about creating inclusive environments - especially in consideration of female
representation in computer science and establishing cultural identities.
Adapt to situations easily, quickly and appropriately
Energetic, resilient and innovative personality

Teaching Experience
Transcona Collegiate Institute, River East Transcona, September 2015 - Present
Teacher Candidate, Grade 10, 11 English, Grade 10 Computer Science
Responsible for designing and teaching a Grade 11 English social justice and creative writing
unit, a Grade 10 English thematic editorial unit in, and multiple Grade 10 problem solving,
research and coding units in computer science. Created adapted lessons, assessment tools and
projects for a diverse and inclusive learning experience.

Miles Macdonell Collegiate Institute, River East Transcona, Septemeber 2014 - April 2015
Teacher Candidate, Grade 10, 11, 12 English, Grade 10 Computer Science
Responsible for developing and teaching thematic English units and Small Basic programming
lessons, and aiding in Provincial English exam preparations. Created modified assignments and
assessment tools for culturally and academically inclusive environments.

Professional Experience
Support Worker: New Directions SSH, September 2012 - Present
Support individuals with intellectual disabilities in their everyday lives. These individuals are male
and female between the ages 12 and 65 and have intellectual disabilities such as developmental
delay, autism, fetal alcohol syndrome, and schizophrenia.
CanU Academy Team Member: Faculty of Education, September 2014 - March 2015
Helped, as a team of 6, organize and implement the Discover Literature! Academy, a reading
and writing club for students in grades 5 and 6. Also created CanU and Education presentations
at the University of Manitobas Info Days for students interested in Education.

Professional Development
Treaty Education, Faculty of Education, February 2016
Professional Development on Inclusive Environments, Transcona Collegiate, November 2015
Faculty of Education Research Day, University of Manitoba, September 2015
LGBTTQ* Program Day, Faculty of Education, February 2015
Faculty of Education Research Day, University of Manitoba, September 2014

Special Interests
Algorithmic Puzzles Rubiks Cubes, puzzle generators
Art Pencil drawings, acrylic painting
Graphics and Animation Blender, Flash
Website Design Dreamweaver
Creative Writing Short stories, parodies

Samantha-Rae Adamson
2205-1048 Bairdmore Blvd
Winnipeg, MB, R3T 5J7
samyadamson@gmail.com

References
Brian Dentry
Computer Science Teacher and Cooperating Teacher
Miles Macdonell Collegiate Institute
bdentry@retsd.mb.ca

Chad Duffield
Computer Science Teacher and Cooperating Teacher
Transcona Collegiate Institute
cduffield@retsd.mb.ca

Greg Kostyra
Faculty Advisor
University of Manitoba, Faculty of Education
gregk50@mts.net

Tyler Parks

Program Coordinator
Shift Staffed Homes, New Directions
tyler.parks@newdirections.mb.ca
204-786-7051 ext. 2302