Andrea Alexa Pederson

173 Windstone Link

Airdrie, AB T4B 3V8
(403) 742-9767
Email: apederson@rockyview.ab.ca
E-Portfolio: http://aped14.weebly.com/

My Educational Philosophy:
I believe in teaching the whole child. Every child is capable of learning with the proper
motivation and resources. A good teacher provides differentiated instruction to meet the
needs of all students. I see the importance of creating a safe and caring atmosphere for
learning and strive to maintain relationships between students and their parents.

Educational History:

2013-2015

University of Alberta - Red Deer, AB (2 years)

Bachelor of Education - Middle Years Focus

2011-2013

Red Deer College - Red Deer, AB (2 years)

Bachelor of Elementary Education - University Transfer

2011

William E. Hay Stettler, AB

High School Diploma

Substitute Teacher (October 2015-Present)

Substitute teacher for Rocky View Schools as well as the Calgary Board of Education
Substitute Teacher for Clearview School Division (June 2015-September 2015)
Substitute teacher for Clearview Public School Division
Presenter at Middle Years Conference Banff, AB (April 16-18, 2015)
Presented literature review on Male Literacy in the Middle Years to teachers/admin that
attended the conference
AFX Practicum at Forestburg School Forestburg, AB (February 2015-April 2015)
Grade 5 classroom - teaching math, language arts, science, social, and gym. Also taught a
little bit of the grade 6 gym class.
Extracurricular duties included recess supervision, assisting with citizen club, and
coaching sr. high badminton
Participated in student-led conferences
Volunteered and participated in the Christmas Concert (December 2014)
Took a variety of PD sessions including balanced literacy, non-violent crisis intervention,
and the Edmonton teachers convention.

Presenter at Teachers Convention Red Deer, AB (February 20, 2015)

Presented literature review on Male Literacy
Volunteer helper at Glendale School Red Deer, AB (September-December 2014 on Fridays)
Photocopying, marking, reading exams, and assisting in grades 2, 5, and 7
Mentor for 3rd Year Education Students Red Deer, AB (September-April 2015)
Provided help/guidance to students coming into the middle years program at RDC
Lead activities at the 3rd year retreat at Deer Valley Meadows
Science Conference Red Deer, AB (November 2014)
Created and team taught a grade 5 lesson from the Magnetism and Electricity unit at
Normandeau School and West Park Middle School using hands-on learning
G.H Dawe Schools Track and Field Day Red Deer, AB (June 2014)
Supervised and lead my group consisting of kids from K-8 to different stations
Math Conference Red Deer, AB (March 2014)
Created and team taught an introductory grade 5 Algebra lesson using hands-on learning
Language Arts Writing Buddy Project Red Deer, AB (January-April 2014)
One-on-one written correspondence with grade 5 student from Poplar Ridge School to
help develop story-writing skills
Girls Club Instructor at G. H Dawe School - Red Deer, AB (February-April 2014)
Service Learning Project
A series of lessons for girls in grades 6-8 during lunch hour with the goal to boost young
girls self-esteem in a safe and caring environment
Lesson plans were created for each topic and involved engaging activities and great
discussions
Folder of evidence was put together including: project proposal, project tasklist, lesson
plans, copies of journal entries, pictures, teacher feedback, student feedback, project
evaluation, etc.
Math Diploma Reader Notre Dame School Red Deer, AB (January 24, 2014)
Read math diploma questions to a grade 12 student
IPT Practicum at G.H Dawe School Red Deer, AB (November-December 2013)
Grade 6 classroom taught social unit and drama classes, as well as a little bit of math
and LA.
Extracurricular duties included supervising at recess and helping direct a K-8 school
choir
Creating lesson and unit plans
Completing daily reflection as well as weekly reflections to facilitator
Participated in parent-teacher interviews as well as PD days
Helped the FNMI teacher create costumes for the class play

Festival of Lights Red Deer, AB (December 2012)

Volunteered at childrens face painting booth
PLAS Teacher Red Deer, AB (October 2012December 2012)
Physical Literacy After School at Aspen Heights School involved working with grade 4/5
students alongside 3 other classmates; designing and teaching physical education classes
Canskate Coach Stettler, AB (2005-2011)
Teaching young children (ages 3-7) to skate for the first time by planning lessons,
working one-on-one with skaters, and leading groups in carnivals.
Stettler Skating Carnival Stettler, AB (2011-2014)
Volunteer helping organize the skating carnival, running the spot lights on the skaters
Be the Change Stettler, AB (2009-2011)
Member of the Be the Change club in high school
SADD Stettler, AB (2009-2011)
Member of Students Against Drunk Driving in high school
Cross Country Team Stettler, AB (2007-2011)
Member of the cross-country team in high school

Other Work Experience:

2012-2015

Town of Stettler - Parks & Recreation (Summer Casual)

Taking care of the parks in Stettler by maintaining plants,
cleaning up litter, cutting grass, preparing for community events,
participating in safety courses, and being a representative for the
town.

2010-2011

Tim Hortons
Skills attained: customer service, working efficiently, conflict
resolution skills, teamwork skills, health and safety training, etc.

2006-Present

Babysitting
Responsibilities include: attending to childs needs,
communication with parents, providing duty of care, etc.

Skills and Qualifications:

Holds a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Knowledgeable in a variety of different technologies
Knowledge of and experience working with young children
Able to work as a team member as well as independently
Competent in curriculum integration and Kagan cooperative learning strategies

Enthusiastic and motivated to help students succeed

10 years of musical training in piano and vocal

Achievements:
2015
2015
2012-2015
2013
2013
2013
2012
2011
2011
2011
2010

Alberta Teacher Certification

Vortex Scholarship
Jason Lang Scholarship
Jim and Mildred Murray Academic Excellence Scholarship
Presidents Honour Role
Deans Honour Role
Education Scholarship
Tim Hortons Scholarship
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
Alberta High School Diploma
Sr. Skater of the Year

Professional Development:

E-Liability and Conflict Management Cynthia Malner-Charest (2016)

Technology-Based Craig Learmont (Nov 2015)
Non-violent crisis intervention Nancy McLeod (2015)
Balanced literacy Mary Winton (2015)
Residential schools Brian St. Germain (2015)
Effective strategies for English Language Learners Teresa Borchers (2015)
Speak Out Brent Galloway (2014)
Tackling tough Classroom Management (2013)
Teaching students with special needs (2012)
Kagan Cooperative Learning Julia Rheaume (2012-2015)

See e-portfolio for full list under the Professional Learning tab:

http://aped14.weebly.com/
Interests:
Long-distance running, yoga, figure skating, slow pitch
Singing, piano, learning to play guitar
Reading, writing, watching movies

References:

Chris Walker

AFX Mentor Teacher

780-781-9446
cwalker@brsd.ab.ca

Susan D. Douglas

IPT Mentor Teacher

403-986-1599
susan.douglas@rdpsd.ab.ca

Jason Scott

Meadowbrook Middle School

403-813-5104
jkscott@rockyview.ab.ca

Judy Acres

University Facilitator
780-385-4024
judy_acres@hotmail.com

Julia Rheaume

U of A/RDC Middle Years Coordinator & Instructor

403-342-3204
Julia.Rheaume@rdc.ab.ca
~ Letters of reference are also available.