NEAL SMITH-WINDSOR

CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Early Years)

798 NASSAU ST S, WINNIPEG MANITOBA, R3L 2M7

NEAL.SMITHWINDSOR@GMAIL.COM (204) 998-1049

Caring, creative, and positive thinking Early Years teacher with an exceptional range of skills " Neal is a very caring person and background education; an asset in any classroom application. A strong role model who and students respond to integrates the classroom with the community lives of students. that."

CORE COMPETENCIES
Personable and approachable Very highly developed assessment and communication skills through 15 years of service industry experience Idealistic and hard working Comprehensive educational background in English, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Theatre Experience working with students with special needs, IEPs and ALPs Practiced at developing creative & engaging lessons, often using inquiry Integrated ICT approach to many curricular areas Focus on authentic learning experiences where children have a stake in their own learning and ongoing assessment

[H]e believes that students will choose to learn and behave respectfully if he, as their teacher, gives them a strong example to follow, interesting, relevant material to learn, and an appropriate and challenging way to demonstrate their knowledge. Neal has the potential to be a fine teacher. Lia Braun, Faculty Advisor

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Practicum Experience Year II

October 2010 April 2011 Clifton School, Winnipeg School Division  Grade three/four classroom  Created lessons using multiple resources including SmartBoard technologies, digital video recording, computer access and hands-on explorations  Instruction has included whole class, and small group interaction as well as individual student-teacher conferencing  Created and worked out specific resources to appeal to a variety of learning levels  Developed strong rapport with students and staff throughout school  Helped with student day trips and with Christmas activities

Neal is very reflective, takes positive criticism well, and acts to improve Patti Deluca, Cooperating teacher

Spring Practicum Experience Year I

March 2010 April 2010

Robert H. Smith School, Winnipeg School Division  Grade three/four classroom  Planned and implemented sequenced ELA lessons integrated with art and technology  Worked in conjunction with multiple staff members, often co-teaching and collaborating as teams  Taught a variety of subjects to a range of students of varying ages and abilities  Differentiated lessons and instruction to accommodate a number of students with special needs  Developed strategies for classroom management that were respectful to the students  Encouraged reading activities that were specific to classroom popularity and individual tastes  Introduced a number of educational software tools to both students and staff

Neal learned as his practicum progressed how to gather resources and assign activities that would be best and suitable for the age level of his students. Neal is a thinker, creative, and loves to integrate technology and videos to enhance his lessons and his students understanding of concepts. Susan Allen, Faculty Advisor

Fall Practicum Experience Year I October 2009 December 2009 Inkster School, Winnipeg School Division  Grade six classroom  Integrated Aboriginal teachings into a community context and had the students present their findings in a school assembly through a multimedia presentation  Carefully assessed the social and academic needs of the classroom to design seating arrangements  Helped with organization and monitoring of the grade six leadership group  Incorporated students interests into unit planning  Provided Santa Claus in the school Christmas concert
EDUCATION
Faculty of Education University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Education  Early Years Education September 2009 Graduating April 2011

I have been impressed with Neal as a person and as a teaching candidate. He has been a positive addition to our classroom community. Ryan Warkentin, Cooperating Teacher

Faculty of Arts September 1997 April 2008 University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Arts  Major: English  Minor: Political Studies Note: Studies have also included years of university experience in mathematics, history, physics, theatre, mythology, economics, and others

Neal s reflections indicate his personal growth as a developing teacher who is eager to learn more on how to plan and implement relevant and motivating lessons for diverse learners. Lystra Kaulder, Faculty Advisor

ACTIVITIES & CERTIFICATION

Manitoba Organization of Disc Sport November 2001 Present  Elected to MODS Executive Board Council (April 2011)  Event coordinator assistant at two national championships  Captain and coach of a developmental recreation team sponsored by Hot103  Advocate and promoter of Ultimate as recreational sport through increasing sponsorship and exposure Emergency First Aid & CPR Level A (Includes Adult and Child) February 2011

Winnipeg Star of the City November 2004  An award presented by the mayor and Where magazine, recognizing outstanding service in the community

[Neal] enjoys working with the students in grade six and the feeling is mutual. The class has enjoyed his instruction in L.A., Math, and Art.

REFERENCES
Patti Deluca, Cooperating Teacher Clifton School, Winnipeg School Division (204) 783-7792 Ryan Warkentin, Cooperating Teacher Robert H. Smith School, Winnipeg School Division (204) 488-1137 work, (204) 255-2792 home Barbara McMillan, Education Professor University of Manitoba (204) 474-9036

He has a respectful manner at all times with students and staff. He also takes the time to organize lessons for all learners. Yussef Hawash, Cooperating Teacher