Mariah Besplug

134 Fairmont Blvd. S, Lethbridge, AB T1K7R5

(403) 634-9438
mariah.besplug@uleth.ab.ca
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education September 2013 Present
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB
Currently completing a combined degree in Anthropology and Social Studies Education
3.97/4.00 cumulative GPA

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant March 2015 Present
Childrens Allied Health Services, Lethbridge, AB
Created speech and language resources for Speech-Language Pathologists
Observed Speech-Language Pathologists working with preschool, elementary, and high
school aged children

Volleyball and Basketball Coach September 2017 December 2017

Willow Creek Composite High School, Claresholm, AB
Developed and implemented daily practice plans designed to encourage development
Communicated with administrators, parents, and other coaches to create a positive team
environment

Read On Tutor May 2017 August 2017

Lethbridge Public Library, Lethbridge, AB
Tutored an English-language learner who recently immigrated to Canada from Bhutan
Planned literacy based activities that developed reading, writing, and speaking skills

Volleyball Coach September 2013 November 2013

St. Francis Junior High School, Lethbridge, AB September 2014 November 2014
Supervised groups of ten to fourteen students at tournaments, games, and for team
building activities
Designed games and drills that taught strategy, sportsmanship, and knowledge of the
game
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Intern Teacher September 2017 December 2017
Willow Creek Composite High School, Claresholm, AB
Taught Grade Nine Social Studies, Grade Nine Language Arts, Junior High Drama, and
Junior High Psychology during a sixteen week practicum
Developed multidisciplinary short, medium, and long range plans

Student Teacher March 2017 April 2017

Wilson Middle School, Lethbridge, AB
Collaborated with other teachers to develop Social Studies, Literacy, and Numeracy unit
plans
Fostered professional relationships with students and staff during a six week practicum

Student Teacher November 2016 December 2017

West Meadow Elementary School, Claresholm, AB
Taught grade two Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts during a five week
practicum
Focused on the importance of literacy in all subjects

WORK EXPERIENCE
Respite Language Assistant April 2016 August 2016
Alberta Aids to Daily Living, Lethbridge, AB
Worked collaboratively with parents and speech-language pathologists to develop
language skills in a three-year-old child with recent cochlear implants
Participated in tele-health conferences with a speech-language pathologist at the Alberta
Childrens Hospital to develop and assess the progress of individual language goals

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant January 2016 April 2016

University of Lethbridge Department of Modern Languages, Lethbridge, AB
Tutored students in small and large groups for an introductory linguistics class
Scheduled meeting times with the professor to discuss the learning needs of students to
help shape tutoring sessions
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Professional Inquiry Project 2017
Researched the question How might WCCHS best meet the extra-curricular goals and
interests of students, staff, and parents?
Surveyed students and parents of Willow Creek Composite High School
Synthesized data into a report that is available to staff and administrators for extra-
curricular program decisions

Publication 2016
J. Nugent, M. Many Grey Horses, C. Oka, and M. Besplug. A Story of Bridging Cultures in the
Classroom. Light on Teaching, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Pg.4-6, September 2016.

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Bachelor of Education Teaching Placement Scholarship, University of Lethbridge 2017
Education Award of Excellence, University of Lethbridge 2017
Kimmitt Scholarship, University of Lethbridge 2017
University of Lethbridge Scholarship, University of Lethbridge 2015, 2017
Louise McKinney Award Recipient, University of Lethbridge 2014, 2015, 2017
Deans Honour List, University of Lethbridge 2014-2017
Jason Lang Award Recipient, University of Lethbridge 2016
Linguistics Book Award, University of Lethbridge 2016
Lethbridge A.T.A. Local 41 Scholarship, University of Lethbridge 2016
Entrance & Continuing Scholarship, University of Lethbridge 2013-2016