JENILYN RAWSON

Teacher

CONTACT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

(780) 608-6422 SUBTITUTE TEACHER

jeni.rawson@lethsd.ab.ca
February 2019 to present | Lethbridge School District No. 51
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#22 762 Hertiage Blvd W, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 0W1 April 2019 to present | Holy Spirit Catholic School Division No. 4

PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER III - GRADE 1

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
August-December 2018 | Coloniale Estates School, Beaumont, AB
I base my teaching on a student-centred approach where
- Designed and implemented cross-curricular, theme-based units in
I modify and adapt the curriculum and strategies to best
Social Studies, Math, and Science
fit the needs of each individual student. I value
- Planned small group, whole group, and one-to-one instruction that
collaboration within the school and the community and I
centered around a play-based philosophy
model that to my students. I believe that a universal
- Used a universal design for learning to differentiate and modify
design for learning can benefit all students while
instruction and activities to best meet all students' needs
addressing individual learning needs. Most of all, I believe
- Collaborated and engaged in team-teaching with my Teacher Mentor
that teaching always needs to begin and end with
- Incorporated the Mind Up program and the Zones of Regulation
relationships. It is crucial to me that all children feel safe
program in everyday teaching to help students with self-regulation
and welcome in my classroom at all times.
- Modeled an inclusive mindset and vocabulary in my teaching and in the
classroom
EDUCATIONAL TRAINING - Incorporated technology to enhance students' learning

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER II - GRADE 3 MULTIAGE

University of Lethbridge
March-April 2018 | Senator Buchanan School, Lethbridge, AB
- May 2015 to December 2018
- English Language Arts Education - Designed and implemented lessons in Language Arts, Social Studies, and
Art
- Completed a specialization in Early Childhood Education
- Implemented Lucy Calkins' Writer's Workshop
- Worked with students in guided reading and word study
BACHELOR OF ARTS
- Created inquiry-based unit plans for Language Arts
University of Lethbridge - Assisted in assessing students using Fountas and Pinnell and in
incorporating the Leveled Literacy Intervention system
- September 2014 to December 2017 - Built an inclusive classroom by incorporating diverse projects and lessons
- General Major in Humanities - Volunteered to assist with the organization of Literacy Night and DEHR to
- Disciplines: English, Drama, Religious Studies Care

AWARDS & CERTIFICATES

- Interim Professional Teaching Certificate
- Graduated with Great Distinction in my Education
degree
- Graduated with Distinction in my Arts degree
- Inclusive Education Certificate
- 2018 Wigham Family Bursary
- 2015, 2016, 2017 Jason Lang Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER I - GRADE 6
November-December 2016 | Father Leonard Van Tighem, Lethbridge, AB
- Planned and implemented Language Arts lessons for two separate Grade 6
classes
- Differentiated the lessons to adress the needs of specific students
- Assisted in organizing and presenting the Christmas concert
 JENILYN RAWSON
Teacher

SKILLS & QUALITIES REFERENCES

- Specialization in English, literacy, and Early Childhood MATTHEW KIERSTEAD

Education
Principal | Coloniale Estates School, Beaumont, Alberta
- Ability to create and foster positive relationships with
students and staff Admin during PSIII
- Dedicated to professional growth and development (780) 929-5904
- Ability to develop engaging, hands-on lessons while matthew.kierstead@blackgold.ca
addressing various needs of students
- Hard working BARBARA BASSIL
-Collaborative
Grade 1 Teacher | Coloniale Estates School, Beaumont, Alberta
- Flexible
- Reliable Teacher Mentor during PSIII
-Caring and nurturing (780) 929-5904
barbara.bassil@gshare.blackgold.ca

VOLUNTEER WORK
LUCIANA JOHNSON
MY VICTORY KIDS MINISTRY Professor | University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
MyVictory Church, Lethbridge, Alberta
University Consultant during PSIII
- Supervised and planned activities for children from ages 3-6 (403) 393-3200
lucy.johnson@uleth.ca
MY VICTORY YOUTH GROUP
MyVictory Church, Lethbridge, Alberta KRISTI-ANN WATRIN

- Supervised and planned activities for youth from ages 12-18 Grade 3 Teacher | Senator Buchanan School, Lethbridge, Alberta

Teacher Associate during PSII

HOBBIES & INTERESTS (403) 327-7321
kristi-ann.watrin@lethsd.ab.ca
- Spending time with family and friends
- Reading
LUIGI POLLIO
- Discovering new picture books
Grade 6 Teacher | Father Leonard Van Tighem, Lethbridge, Alberta
- Bullet journaling
- Hiking Teacher Associate during PSI
- Camping (403) 381-0953
- Kayaking
- Traveling