Curriculum Vitae
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Career Objective________________________________________________________________
To develop a caring and open educational community where students may explore
and celebrate their personal achievements while learning together.
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Education______________________________________________________________________
2003 Bachelor of Education (Elementary)
University of Regina, Regina, SK
2000 French Exchange Study
University of Montreal, Montreal, PQ
Summer Language Bursary Program
1999 Grade 12 Graduation
Yorkton Regional High School, Yorkton, SK
Awards: Margaret Freiheit Pursuit of Excellence (Graduate of The Year) –1999
Activity Honor Ring -1999
Student of The Month –1998
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT______________________________________________________
2008 Empowering Communities and Tranforming Learning - Research Symposium - Hong Kong University
Oracle - Think Quest Training - Hong Kong
2007 Certificate of Educational Studies in TESOL with Merit Global English – London, England
Task Based Learning Programming in the ESL Classroom –Hong Kong
2006 Primary Literacy Program – Reading (PLP-R) –Hong Kong
2005 Apple Computers Tier 1 Technician Certification –Saskatoon, SK
2004 School PLUS Congress -Regina, SK
Middle Years Teacher’s Conference -Regina, SK
2003 Saskatchewan Association for Computers In Education -Moose Jaw, SK
-Winter Institute - Blackboard
-Online Teaching Seminar
Entering The Professional Community -Regina, SK
-A Conference for Beginning Teachers
2002 Gang Awareness Workshop -Yorkton, SK
The Alert Program –Student Self Regulation -Yorkton, SK
Multicultural Teaching Workshop -Yorkton, SK
IBM Classroom Technology Workshop -Yorkton, SK
OCRE (Off Campus Residential Experience) -Fort San, SK
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SKILLS AND ABILITIES______________________________________________________________
Teaching / Instructional Skills:
-Taught in several interactive middle years settings, covering all subject areas.
-Cultural Experiences working in a rural and urban community school settings.
-Development of lessons incorporating the adaptive dimension for students in
Alternate Learning Programs, integrated into the classroom.
-Have coached sports: jr.boys/girls volleyball, soccer, track, intramural sports.
-Experience planning outdoor educational experiences.
-Creatively incorporating a variety of teaching strategies into daily lessons.
-Innovatively incorporating technology into an assortment of subject areas.
-Allows every student to find success at his or her own level.
-Creative techniques in promotion of classroom management.
-Flexibility to reach the needs and abilities of my students, and circumstances
-Promoting writing excellence through various publishing tools (ie. Newspapers)
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
-Enthusiasm to make the most of a situation.
-Effective oral and written communication skills.
-Respectful listener
-Exceptional problem solving skills
-Excel at promoting visual communication through use of bulletin boards, student
portfolios, and multimedia.
-American Sign Language Finger Spelling
-Able to motivate others through positive communication techniques
-Experienced team player
-Conflict resolution skills
Technology Skills:
-All Apple Operating System and Applications
-Wireless Networking
-Microsoft Platforms Windows 98 - XP
-Web Page Creation and management
-Classroom Computer Tools:
Internet/Email PowerPoint
HyperStudio LCD Projector
WebQuests Digital Camera/Video
Desktop Publishing Hot Lists
Smart Boards Electronic Portfolios
iLife 05-06 Spreadsheet Applications
Blackboard – online teaching
-Other tools:
Overhead Projector Photocopier
Laminator Video Camera / editing
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE______________________________________________________________
Inservice
Teacher August 2006 – Present
Hong Kong
School: Mary of Providence Primary School, Hong Kong
Principal: Ms. Shirley Fan
Division: Hong Kong Catholic School Division
Assignment: Native English Teacher
Responsibilities: -Curriculum development for local English teachers
-Encouraging active learning techniques within the English classroom
-Task based lessons in areas of literacy and writing
-Extra Curricular activities – choral speaking, cultural experiences
-Primary Literacy Program for students aged 6-9 years of age
Inservice
Teacher February 2005 – June 2005
School: White City School, White City, SK
Principal: Mr. Mike Boyes
Division: Qu’Appelle Valley School Division
Assignment: Grade 7 Homeroom / Computer IT
Responsibilities: -Performed homeroom duties for 32 grade 7 students
-Computer Education Specialist Grades 3-8 / IT First Responder
-Developed Programs for the following courses:
Gr.7 Math / Science / Physical Education / Career Education
Gr.3-8 Computer Education Programs
Gr.8 Career Education
Program Implementation of Computers into all subject areas.
-Parental Communication through interviews, telephone and email
-Computer Club / Tech Team Supervisor
-Drama – Stage Team Supervisor
-Track – Running coach
-Outdoor Education Program Co-Supervisor
Inservice
Teacher September 2003 – June 2004
School: Canora Composite School, Canora, SK
Principal: Mr. Bill Summers
Director: Mr. Alan Sharp – Eastland Lakes School Division
Assignment: Grade 7-9 English Language Arts / Arts Education
Responsibilities: -Performed homeroom duties for 18 homeroom grade 7 students
-Developed Programs for the following courses:
Gr.7 English Language Arts / Adapted programming /Alternate
Programming
Gr. 8 English Language Arts / Adapted programming /Alternate
Programming
Gr. 7 Arts Education
Gr. 9 Arts Education
-Parental Communication through interviews, telephone and email
-Junior Boys Volleyball coach
-Junior Drama Director
-Computer Club Supervisor
-Teacher Participant in “Strengthening Our Circle” programming
-Students against Drinking and Driving assistant teacher
ESL Instructor July – August 2003
School: University of Regina – Language Institute, Regina, SK
Supervisor: Ms. Ruth Henrichs
Assignment: Level II English as a Second Language Grammar and Writing.
University level students from Mexico, Korea, China, and Japan.
Responsibilities: -To develop basic English language writing skills through the use of
grammar exercises, creative writing, and computer integration.
-Students took part in a variety of written assignments, as well as group
projects, written, and oral exams.
-Introducing students to Canadian culture through means of media, and
traditions.
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ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS_________________________________________________________
Memberships:
Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Association
(2006-present)
SADD (Students Against Drinking and Driving)
(1997-2005)
-Member of Board of Directors 1999
-Published newsletters to district schools
-Paricipated in creating Driver Training
Video "A Single Moment"
- Teacher Advisor (2003-2004 school year)
Volunteer Work:
SPCA Hong Kong
(2008-Present)
-Fostering newborn animals until they are old enough to be adopted
Canadian Red Cross Society
(1998-2005)
-Organized 40 volunteers for blood donor
clinics in Yorkton, SK
-Created advertisement posters to promote
the clinics
-Managed area canvassing project 1999
-Honored with Saskatchewan Youth Volunteer
Award 1999
University of Regina Ambassador Program
(2000-2003)
-Administered tours to new University
students and their families
-Counseled first year concerns and issues
for students
-Prepared students to register for classes,
meet with professors, and find housing.
Summer Fun Spots – Saskatchewan Abilities Council
(Summer 2001)
-Supervised children ages 10-16 with activities
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REFERENCES________________________________________________________________________
Mr. Bert McNair
Superintendent of Program Development
Good Spirit School Division
Yorkton, SK
School: 1-866-390-0773
Mrs. Shirley Fan
Principal
Mary of Providence Primary School
Hong Kong, SAR
School: 852-2492-2929
Mr. Alec Couros
Information Technology
Faculty Associate
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Office: (306)585-4739