RESUME
Professional Experience
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
2022 - Vincent Massey School
Final practicum in a Grade 6 class.
Exclusively taught Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science.
Completed Report Cards using the new Edsby Gradebook program
Created, and organized a Minecraft club for upper elementary
Participated in Collaboration Team Meetings
2020 - River Heights School
3rd year practicum in a Grade 5 class.
Shared teaching assignment with Mentor teacher. Taught Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science.
Collaborated with grade level teachers
Involved in Parent Teacher interviews
2019 - George Davidson Elementary School - Mostly observational with the opportunity of working with some small groups and planning and implementing some ELA lessons in a Grade 3/4 split.
2018 - Ken Sauer School - observational practicum in a Grade 6 setting. Lots of opportunities to work in small group settings.
TKO DOORS LTD.
Owned and operated my own overhead (garage) door company in Calgary for many years. This opportunity provided me extensive experience in the trades, including framing, electrical, small engine repair, drywalling, painting, and overhead doors.
EDUCATION
April 2022
Bachelor of Education, Mount Royal University
Maintained on the Dean’s Honor Roll for the full four years
Member of the PHI THETA KAPPA Honors Society
June 2021
Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator, Microsoft
Minecraft Education Edition: Teacher Academy
Minecraft Apply in the Classroom: Classroom Readiness
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
April 2021 – June 2021
Pathways Alternative School MEDICINE HAT PUBLIC SCHOOL district
Worked as an Educational Assistant with students who struggle to be successful in
traditional school settings
Worked hard at developing strong connections with these students
Helped students develop skills in the construction industry. We made cabinets and other wood related projects.
Engaged with students to develop their areas of passion. For example, biking. I would take students on bike rides and teach them basic bike maintenance (Changing a tire, finding an air leak)
August 2012 – December 2021
TKO DOORS LTD. OWNER AND OPERATOR
· owned and operated my own overhead (garage) door company in Calgary.
· This opportunity provided me extensive experience in the trades, including framing, electrical, welding, small engine repair, drywalling, painting, and overhead doors.
· Worked in this industry for 15 years
· I would love to use these skills within a classroom setting
January 2002 – August 2003
MAPLE LEAF FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCHOOL – Handan, Hebei, China
English teacher to students in an English as a second language school
All levels from kindergarten to university