Angela G.

Arneson, BA, BEd, MEd

Cell 306 250 5911 Home 306 649 2634
366 Thode Avenue
Saskatoon, SK, S7W 1B9
agarneson29@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Master of Education, June 2012

University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Specialization: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
Additional courses of interest: Adult education, and educational management and policy

Bachelor of Education, June 2003

University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
Specialization: English literature and grammar
Focus: Junior/Intermediate (all subjects – grades 4 – 10)

Bachelor of Arts, July 2002

University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Specialization: English Literature

EMPLOYMENT

Sessional Lecturer and Seminar Leader, College of Education, September 2017 - present
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
 Taught Relational Curriculum Making in the Secondary Classroom ECUR 325
Winter 2018 to secondary school teacher candidates how to create lesson plans
and unit plans utilizing UbD (Understanding by Design) templates
 Created and organized seminar materials (ECUR 325) to be meta-cognitive in
style and meta-teaching in nature – i.e. utilized teaching and learning strategies
like sharing circles, graffiti posters, mini peer teaching sessions, etc. to discuss the
most effective and engaging lessons for learners
 Integrated instructor developed rubric with on-line grading system for the course
 Taught Literacy Across the Secondary Curriculum ECUR 320 Fall 2017 to
secondary school teacher candidates
 Designed and organized course content and materials (ECUR 320) to be meta-
cognitive in style and meta-teaching in nature
 Compiled course reading package for University of Saskatchewan publication
 Arranged on-line reader response journals, course documents, web-site links, and
group discussion boards via Blackboard
Contract Trainer and Curriculum Developer, May 2015 – present
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon, Canada
 Initiated new framework for the Facilitator Training (FATR 1801/CE 4300)
course
 Wrote learning objectives and outcomes for FATR 1801/CE4300 course
 Co-wrote, developed, and organized materials for FATR 1801/CE4300 course –
an instructor toolbox (step-by-step guide), a learner workbook, a PowerPoint
presentation, a learner schedule, and supplemental materials
 Collaborated with a publisher to create polished materials
 Facilitated FATR 1801/CE4300 training course January and October 2016, and
March 2018 to safety industry leaders

Substitute Teacher, May 2015 - present

Saskatoon Public Schools, Saskatoon, Canada
 Replaced regularly-scheduled teachers and vice principals for full or half days in
kindergarten to grade 8 classrooms in various schools throughout Saskatoon
 Lead field trips and invigilated exams
 Taught new material and lessons in language arts, mathematics, science, social
studies, music, physical education, drama, dance, art, health, and career ed.
 Supervised students’ morning, recess, lunch, and after-school break times

Instructor of Communications, October 2007 – June 2011

The College of the North Atlantic, Qatar, Doha, Qatar
CNA-Q is a Canadian-based technical college whose diploma programs include:
Health, Engineering, Business, and Computer Science.
 Lead team of instructors for oral communication classes
 Co-created the college-wide grammar modules
 Co-created the college-wide employability skills modules
 Taught Report Writing, Business Letter Writing, Oral Communication, Grammar
Foundations, and Employability Skills courses
 Coached and taught oral communications for Business Case Competition
 Peer-reviewed classes for greater integration of academic curriculum objectives
with professional standards objectives of each diploma program

Teacher, August 2005 – June 2007

The American Academy for Girls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
AAG (now the American Academy in Al-Mizhar) is a state-of-the-art international
school whose curriculum is adapted from Michigan State’s Kent County.
 Team Lead daily meetings and chaired weekly administrative meetings
 Taught grade 6 English language arts, literature circles, social studies, and
advisory classes; taught grade 9 speech class which included parliamentary
debate, commercials, business presentations and toasts; taught homeroom grade 4
English language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, health, and French
 Adapted social studies curriculum to be in line with overall learning objectives,
yet relevant to the UAE and international student audience
Teacher, August 2003 – June 2005
Al Mawakeb School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
AMS is an international school with an American curriculum focus. In 2003 AMS
celebrated 25 years of success.
 Taught English literature and grammar to grades 7, 8, 10, and 11 – separate boys’
and girls’ classes - using a network system and Smart Board projection touch
screen
 Created PowerPoint presentations and term tests
 Utilized dramatic techniques to expand student knowledge and interest
 Planned and co-wrote grade 7 and 8 English syllabi for 2004/2005 year
 Introduced and lead literature circles and book club to the school

Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor, September 2000 – April 2002

Shouldice Pool, City of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Receptionist and HR Assistant, Summers 2002 and 2000
Rice Drummond Personnel (seconded to Colliers Intl. and Metro Ford), Calgary, Canada
Aquatic Supervisor, June – September 2001
Leo Lafleur Memorial Pool, City of Kingston, Kingston, Canada
Assistant Manager, April 1997 – June 1998
Crabtree & Evelyn, Calgary, Canada

RECENT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Canvasser, February 2016

Heart and Stroke Foundation Canada, Saskatoon, Canada

Scrutineer and Election Day Poll Captain, October 2015

Liberal Party of Canada, Saskatoon, Canada

Coach Business Case Competition, 2007/2008

The College of the North Atlantic, Qatar (CNA-Q), Doha, Qatar

Teacher Instructor, April 2007

Beacon Education and the South Asia Children’s Fund, Bandipur, Nepal

Fundraiser for Tanzania build schools, spring of 2006 and 2007

American Academy for Girls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

CERTIFICATIONS

Arabic Level 1, May 2012, and Level 2, November 2012 Berlitz, Doha, Qatar
Instructional Skills Workshop, February 2008 CNA-Q, Doha, Qatar

References available upon request