SCOTT HARKNESS

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am a science educator at the high school level that focuses on building technology enhanced,
student-centred learning environments to increase student achievement. I am able to build
strong relationships with both staff and students which leads to a positive atmosphere for
learning. My energetic personality, and love of science, allows me to make connections with
students which increases engagement and promotes their own love of science.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE

2018-2019 Masters of Educational Technology (University of British Columbia)

Vancouver BC
Successfully completed a Masters Degree in Educational technology. Courses focused on
theoretical frameworks, learning theories, and pedagogical approaches through the lens of
educational technology

2006/2007 Bachelor of Education (University of British Columbia – Okanagan)

Secondary School Teacher Education Program Kelowna, BC
Successfully completed the UBC-O Bachelor of Education, in the middle school program.
Courses focused on cooperative education, teach teaching, and interdisciplinary lesson planning

2002-2006 Bachelor of Science (University of British Columbia – Vancouver)

Plant Biology Major Vancouver, BC
Successfully completed a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in History and a Minor in Geography.
Other courses of interest include English, Psychology, and Biology

CERTIFICATION

2019 Master of Educational Technology- University of British Columbia

2007 Bachelor of Education, Secondary School Techer Education – University of British Columbia
2006 Bachelor of Science – University of British Columbia

EXPERIENCE

2008-2017 School District 67 Teacher Penticton, BC

Science and Math Teacher – Penticton Secondary School
§ Courses Taught: science 9, science 10, Math 9, Electronics 9-12, Chemistry 11, Biology
11, Biology 11 Honours, Biology 12, AP Biology
§ Started the AP Biology program at Penticton Secondary School
§ Introduced the Flip Model to the science department
2007-2008 School District 23 Teacher Kelowna, BC
Science Teacher – Constable Neil Bruce Middle School
§ Courses Taught: Science 7, Math 7, Math 9- Core, Career and Personal Planning 7

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTER EXPERIENCE

2013-2014 CanFlip Conference Kelowna, BC

§ Session: Using the Flip Model to facilitate the paradigm shift to student-centred lessons

2012 Assessment Training Institute (ATI) Conference Portland, OR

§ Session: Alternative Forms of Assessment

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

2003-2017 School Volleyball Coach

2015-2017 Junior Girls Volleyball Coach, Penticton Secondary School, Penticton, BC

2012-2014 Junior Boys Volleyball Coach, Penticton Secondary School, Penticton, BC
2010-2012 Senior Boys Volleyball Coach, Penticton Secondary School, Penticton, BC
2008-2010 Junior Boys Volleyball Coach, Penticton Secondary School, Penticton, BC
2007-2008 Grade 8/9 Girls Volleyball Coach, Constable Neil Bruce Middle School, West Kelowna, BC
2006-2007 Grade 8/9 Girls Volleyball Coach, Okanagan Mission Secondary School, Kelowna, BC
2003-2006 Senior Boys/ Girls Volleyball Coach, Burnaby South Secondary School, Burnaby, BC

2008-2017 Volleytech Volleyball Club Volleyball Coach Penticton, BC

2015-Present Penticton Secondary Forensics Club Coordinator Penticton, BC

§ Created this club to give students access to a field of science was not previously offered at the
school
§ Every year 50-70 grade 12 students participate in the club
§ Created a murder mystery story and 8 labs that collect/ analyze evidence

ATHLETIC BACKGROUND

§ Attended Eastern Oklahoma State College on a full baseball scholarship out of high school
§ I participated in a variety of sports throughout my youth including: Volleyball, Baseball,
basketball, and skiing
§ I continue to play recreational sports and lead a healthy, active lifestyle

INTERESTS

Science Education, Inquiry-based learning, Technology, Sports, Coaching, Reading

REFERENCES

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