Janna Armstrong

13 Bowman Circle
Sylvan Lake AB T4S 0H4
(403) 596-8350
jannarae.armstrong@gmail.com
ePortfolio:
www.jannaarmstrong.weebly.com

Objective
To obtain the position of Grade 7 teacher at Dreamland Middle School

Highlights
● An enthusiastic professional dedicated to working with all students, parents, colleagues and
administrators in a collaborative and respectful manner
● A resourceful and innovative individual who strives to assist students in reaching their academic
and social potential
● A positive role-model who values life-long learning
● Passionate about cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and an inclusive learning
environment for all learners

Education

2018 University of Alberta Bachelor of Education Collaborative Degree in Middle Years at

Red Deer College
University of Alberta - Red Deer College Collaborative Degree
● Service Learning Project - Worked collaboratively with staff at Beacon Hill
Elementary in Sylvan Lake, AB to establish Kids In Action, a program designed to
allow Grade 5 students to participate in a variety of active experiences
● University of Alberta School of Education, Instructor Selection Committee
Member, 2017
● Organized two Professional Development Sessions on Language Arts for the
2018 cohort

2007 Library Information Technology Diploma

SAIT Polytechnic
● Practicum Experience Eastview Middle School April 2007
● Practicum Experience Storytelling, St. Matthew School, Grade 4, 2007
Experience

2018 Poplar Ridge Elementary School, Sylvan Lake, AB

Feb-April Advanced Field Experience - Extended Practicum
Grade 5 - Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Art
Grade 6 - Language Arts
Grade 2 & 3 - Phys. Ed.
● Planned for, taught and assessed students in accordance with the Alberta
Program of Studies

2016 Fox Run School, Sylvan Lake, AB

Nov-Dec Introductory Field Experience
Grade 7 - Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Health
Grade 8 - Language Arts, Social Studies, Art
● Planned for, taught and assessed students in accordance with the Alberta
Program of Studies
● Assisted the teacher in charge of the Environmental Club with start-up duties and
activities

2007-2013 Library Technician

Highwood High School - High River, AB
● Budgeted for library resources, technology and textbooks
● In charge of ordering library resources, technology and textbooks
● Maintained library collection with Insignia Database
● Implemented several student clubs and reading programs
● Planned for and taught Library Skills classes for all incoming Grade 9 students

2003-2005 Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

City of Red Deer - Red Deer, AB
Town of Sylvan Lake - Sylvan Lake, AB
● Planned for and taught Red Cross lessons to patrons from AquaTot to Level 12
● Supervised patrons during swim times

Certifications and Achievements

● St. John’s First Aid, August 2017
● Red Deer College Dean’s List 2015
● Volleyball Alberta Development Coach Certification 2008
● Jason Lang Scholarship for Academic Achievement 2006
Professional Development

● Making Sense of ● Self-regulation in the ● Struggling Readers in

Aggression - Neufeld Classroom the Middle Years
Institute

● Literacy for All - ● Leading and Loving ● Classroom Communities

Creating Literacy Rich Literacy in the Middle
Environments Years

● Population Connection: ● Project Based Learning ● 6 Steps to Effective

Hands-on Activities for Math Centers
People and the Planet

● Leader In Me ● Guided Reading ● Kagan Structures

Blueprint: 9 Steps for
Creating Independent
Readers

Volunteer Experience

● 4th Year Student Representative, Red Deer College School of Education Path to
Awareness Conference Committee (FNMI), 2017-2018
● Visitor Guide for the Red Deer College School of Education Math Fair, 2016 &
2017
● Attendant for the School of Education Booth at the Red Deer College Open
House, 2016 & 2017
● Coached the Grade 5 & 6 Volleyball Team, Poplar Ridge School, 2017
● Volunteer at Lindsay Thurber Dye-versity Run 2017
● Coached Sylvan Lake Minor Baseball T-Ball Team, 2017
● Volunteer at the Red Deer Mini Maker Faire, 2017
● St. Martin de Porres, Canada 150 Celebration Presenter, Canadian Authors 2017
● Secretary and Treasurer, Beacon Hill Elementary School Parent Advisory Council
2016-2017
● Secretary, Beacon Hill Elementary School Fundraising Committee 2016-2017
● Coached Senior Varsity Girls Volleyball Team, Highwood High School, 2007-2012
● Founded and Coached in the High River Volleyball Club 2008
References
Claire Funk Jody Dennis
Mentor Teacher & Vice Principal Principal
Poplar Ridge Elementary Poplar Ridge Elementary
Red Deer County, AB Red Deer County, AB
Work: (403) 343-8821 Work:(403) 343-8821
cfunk@cesd73.ca jdennis@cesd73.ca

Brent Galloway Lee Tipman

Instructor University Facilitator
Red Deer College/ University of Alberta Chinook’s Edge
Home: (403) 782-7442 Work: (403) 227-7070
Cell: (403) 896-0960 ltipman@cesd73.ca
Work: (403) 357-3634
brent.galloway@rdc.ab.ca