“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.

” ~ Plutarch

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Angie Lafantaisie
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99 Captains Way
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3X 2J1
Phone: (204) 231-0931
Cell: (204) 791-9914
E-Mail: angielafantaisie@gmail.com
Online Portfolio: http://angielafantaisie.weebly.com/

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Energetic and dedicated Elementary School Teacher with 17 years of teaching experience
involved in all levels and subjects of student development. Have a passion for teaching, learning,
and student success. Work hard to create a happy, caring and stimulating learning environment.
Continuously seek out new ways to improve instruction and link learning with fun. My greatest
moments as an educator have been when I see the “ah ha moments” with students showing the joy
of their success!

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Education
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1996 Goose Lake High

High School Diploma
Roblin, Manitoba

1996-2000 Brandon University

Brandon, Manitoba
Early Years Education
Bachelor of Education 4-Year Degree
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Teaching Experience
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September 2019 to Louis Riel School Division

present Winnipeg, Manitoba
Substitute Teacher

Substitute teacher for various schools and grades in the division

September 2017 to Samuel Burland School, Louis Riel School Division

present Winnipeg, Manitoba
Half Time Permanent Grade 3 and 4 Classroom Teacher

Developed engaging lessons in math that incorporated hands on learning, games, small and whole group
instruction, and technology

Collaborated with grade 3/4 team by sharing materials, planning events and field trips, and sharing ideas
and lesson plans

Worked closely with the other teachers to ensure all avenues of the curriculum are met

Use math groups to meet the needs of my students and engage them in their learning with small group
instruction

Encouraged and fostered open communication with parents through agenda, email and phone call updates

Focused on growth mindset in the classroom

September 2017 to HS Paul School, Louis Riel School Division

December 2017 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Half Time Term Grade 3 and 4 Classroom Teacher

Collaborated with fellow 3/4 teacher to meet the needs of our students for math groupings

Incorporated math groups into daily math to include all learning needs and styles

Developed lesson plans and projects with a focus on Growth Mindset

Worked closely and collaboratively with teaching partner to ensure our student’s needs were being met

Volunteered at MTS Professional Development day for MAME

September 2016 to HS Paul School, Louis Riel School Division

June 2017 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Full Time Term Grade 5 and 6 Classroom Teacher

Developed lesson plans and projects with a focus on Multiple Intelligences and gave opportunity for
students to choose how their end product was presented

Citizenship Representative for the school

Volunteered at MTS Professional Development day for MAME

Worked with other Grade 5/6 teachers to develop lessons on mindfulness

Helped with Grade 5-8 Math Club after school

Helped with Running Club after school

Collaborated with Student Service teachers, the teacher librarian, and fellow teachers

Engaged students by using their passions to drive their learning though Passion Projects once a cycle

Enhanced students functional reading abilities through small group instruction

Conducted small group activities with students in math based on differentiated learning needs to ensure that
all students are learning at full potential

Taught guided reading lessons and planned and facilitated reading groups to model and practice reading
strategies, questioning, clarification, and problem solving techniques

April 2016 to Victor Mager School, Louis Riel School Division

June 2016 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Full Time Term Student Services

Collaborated regularly with general education teachers about lesson adaptations for students

Evaluated student progress through ongoing observation and assessment

Participated in IEP meetings with colleagues and parents

Maintained existing IEPs and other individualized student plans

Developed and facilitated a math enrichment group for students which included open ended questions and
problem solving skills

Planned and facilitated literacy groups using Beverly Tyner program and Literacy Place

Designed, planned and implemented math, reading, writing and social skills lessons for small groups of
varying skill levels

Provided direct support to teachers and students by delivering instruction through co-teaching and small
group

Developed Social Stories for students which included: Going on a Field Trip, Recess Friends, Dealing with
the Unexpected, and special performances outside of the school

October 2015 to Louis Riel School Division

April 2016 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Substitute Teacher

Substitute teacher for Grades K-8 as well as Student Services and EAL programs
October 2015 to Victor Mager School, Louis Riel School Division
December 2015 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Half Time Term Grade 5/6 Teacher

Planned and taught small group guided reading lessons using Literacy Place program

Collaborated with middle year’s teachers to plan Social Studies units on the election and the Holocaust

Aided students in practices for the Winter Concert and helped set up and clean up for the event

September 2014 to Victor Wyatt School, Louis Riel School Division

June 2015 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Full Time Term Grade 3/4 Teacher

Planned engaging hands on lessons and center based learning activities for various subjects

Taught guided reading lessons and planned and facilitated reading groups to model and practice reading
strategies, questioning, clarification, and problem solving techniques.

Organized and supervised a lunch hour craft club

Enhanced student social and academic growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques that
included whole group, small group, and individual groupings, and teacher modeling

Integrated technology such as online reading programs, research projects, Power Points, photography,
movies and videos, online learning games, and music into all subjects

Instituted positive classroom management strategies that were effective in aiding students to become active
and contributing members of the classroom

Planned and collaborated with Grade 7/8 teacher to develop a class buddy program with our students

Created a trusting atmosphere through sensitivity to students’ strengths, weaknesses, and personal learning
styles.

Adapted lesson plans and activities to suit the needs of all learners

Worked with Student Services team on a daily basis to develop individual programs

September 2013 to Victor Mager School, Louis Riel School Division

June 2014 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Full Time Term Grade 6 Teacher

Built rapport with students and families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Developed lesson plans and activities that were individualized and appropriate to students’ learning
abilities and reflected their needs and interests.

Organized and supervised lunch hour homework and extra tutoring program once a cycle to aid students.

Collaborated with fellow Grade 6 teacher and Student Service teacher to develop and implement math
groups with a focus on problem solving and mental math skills.
Was part of a Professional Learning Network team that focused on mathematics

Ran a noon hour book club with Grade 6 students once a cycle.

Aided in organization, planning, and supervision of a Marathon Running Club

October 2012 to Louis Riel School Division

June, 2013 Substitute teacher
K-8, Student Services

Developed excellent rapport with students and staff as demonstrated by continual requests by elementary,
student service, and middle school teachers.

October 2012 to Victor Mager School, Louis Riel School Division

June 2013 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Half Time Student Services (Term)
Early Reading Intervention

Provided reading intervention to students using the Beverly Tyner small group reading instruction program.

Integrated learning games and other hands on activities to engage students in the lessons.

Collaborated with Student Service team and classroom teachers on students’ progress.

Adapted lessons for EAL students by using picture cards for vocabulary building and word games.

September 2006 to Shevchenko School, Border Land School Division

June 2012 Vita, Manitoba
Classroom Teacher
2006-2008 Taught Grade 4/5 and Grade 5 English Language Arts
2008-2011 Taught Grade 5 all subjects, Grade 6 Health, Kindergarten and
Grade 1 and 2 Physical Education

Developed and taught reading lessons for struggling readers. Increased student’s reading levels by
integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.

Designed and developed lessons that met the needs of all students including EAL students, students with
hearing difficulties, and learning disabilities.
Actively served on a variety of school committees and task forces focused on curriculum development,
report card development, and fundraising. Involved in the planning of special events for the school such
as Farm Safety Day, Community Day, and Terry Fox Run, and Jump Rope for Heart.
Helped develop and ran a Seniors Are Cool program where my class would visit and do activities with
senior citizens in Vita. The students and seniors would do crafts, play games, have conversations, and
share with each other once a month.
Developed an individualized program for an EAL student from Libya which included vocabulary building
activities, personal dictionary, home reading and comprehension questions, phonics games and practice
pages, computer word games, and one on one instruction.

Established clear objectives for all lessons/projects and communicated with students, achieving a total
understanding of grading rubric and overall class expectations.
Developed a blog for both students and parents that included information on classroom procedures,
routines, upcoming assignments, tests, and what was happening in the classroom and school to enhance
communication with parents and students.

Worked collaboratively with other teachers and Resource teachers to create effective lessons that met the
learning needs and abilities of all students. Developed and implemented IEPs with the student services
team.

Created and adapted literature circles, guided reading groups and book studies around themes of bullying,
World War II, chocolate, and friendship.

Ran noon hour scrap booking and craft club for Grades 4-6 students. Was a member of the library
committee with a group of other teachers that included ordering books for the library, planning I love to
read month, literacy centers, and booking guest readers at the school.

September 2003 to Faith Academy

June 2006 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Classroom Teacher
Taught Grade 3 all subjects

Introduced monthly parent newsletters to encourage open communication and enhance parental
understanding of what was happening in the classroom and in the school.

Provided reading instruction to all students in small flexible groups using guided reading strategies
Created and implemented literature units on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlotte’s Web.

Developed lessons that were appropriate to student’s learning abilities and reflected their needs and
interests.

Collaborated with teachers and planned centers across the grades for holidays and special school functions.

Built rapport with students and families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Assisted in coaching Grade 7 and 8 girls’ volleyball.

September 2001 to Alonsa School, Turtle River School Division

June 2003 Alonsa, Manitoba
Classroom Teacher
2001-2003 Taught Half-Time Kindergarten, 2002-2003 Half-Time Grade 4

Used centers for math, science, social studies, health, and writing to engage students with hands on
activities.

Planned and organized a range of individual and group activities, including role play, movement, dance,
singing, games, arts and crafts and nature activities.

Developed thematic units within math, reading, science and social studies: themes included were bears,
myself, trees, colors, the circus, holidays, sound, light, and various authors.

Collaborated and team taught with Grade 4 teacher.

Helped produce and direct a drama production and helped find props, costumes, and painted backdrops
Assisted in coaching Grade 7 and 8 basketball.
September 2000 to Crane River School, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation
June 2001 Crane River, Manitoba
Classroom Teacher
Taught Grade 1 and 2 all subjects

Created a trusting atmosphere through sensitivity to student’s strengths, weaknesses, personal learning
styles, and social needs.

Designed and implemented learning centers across the curriculum.

Implemented a positive discipline plan which promoted student responsibility, problem solving skills, and
student accountability.

Helped with community events and fundraisers such as community ice fishing events and Bingo nights.

Adapted lessons for students with learning difficulties.

Ran noon hour and after school craft and cooking clubs for Grades 2 to 4 students.

Assisted in coaching Grade 5 and 6 girls’ volleyball.

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Professional Development
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Effective Classroom Management Assessment for Learning

Smart Board Workshop Math Scrapbooks
The Explosive Child Writer’s Workshop
Later Literacy Training Middle Years Math Workshops
Differentiated Instruction The Explosive Child Seminar
Middle Years Math International Reading Association Conference
Running Records Literature Circles
Literacy Place Workshop Literacy with ICT
Marvelous Mini Lessons: Writing Brain Gym
Hands on Science Workshop Math Folder Games
Respect for Human Diversity Math Strategies
Engaging Students in Expository Writing & CAFÉ The Responsive Classroom Approach
Engaging EAL Learners in the Middle Years Poverty Simulation
Differentiating Math Marian Small Reading Intervention (Sage)
Responsive Classroom 4 Day In-service How to teach French using the new curriculum
Math PD Marion Small The Learning Pit
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References
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Ross Cathers
Principal of Samuel Burland School
(204) 254-0124

Bob Cowie
Vice-Principal of Samuel Burland School
(204) 254-0124

Tannis Steiman
Principal of HS Paul School
(204) 254-7477 (work) (204) 891-4526 (cell)

Sheila Lynch-Mondor
(204) 291-4799 (cell)

Karen Magnusson
Principal of Highbury School
(204) 293-9184 (cell)

Nicole Mager
Vice-Principal, Louis Riel School Division
(204) 995-7456 (cell)

Tim Mackay
(204) 233-4561 (cell)

Elaine Solinski
(204) 255-7880 (work)

Rick Rajotte
(204)792-9305 (cell)

Peter Osadchuk
Principal of Shevchenko School
(204) 425-3535 (work) (204) 746-4523 (cell)