RESUME
Key Strengths
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Teaching and Instruction - Demonstrated through many years of coaching and working with children of all ages.
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Learning - Committed to life-long learning and interested in professional development.
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Adaptability - Proficient at changing my teaching style to connect with students of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures.
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Passion - Strong love for fitness and inspiring students to pursue activity for life.
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Coaching - Effective coaching practices and desire to continue learning how to be the best coach.
Education
Education
Bachelor of Education Sept 2014 - Current
(Convocation June 2016)
University of Calgary
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Specialization: Secondary Physical Education.
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Interdisciplinary Learning: Connecting learning and knowledge between subject specializations.
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Diversity in Learning: Emphasis on the individual learner and on creating a healthy and inclusive classroom for all students.
Bachelor of Kinesiology Sept 2010 - April 2014
University of Calgary/Mount Royal University, Alberta
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Proficient with Sports Medicine, Sports Performance, and Biology.
Practicum Experience
Grades 10-12 Physical Education Student Teacher, Nov 2015 - Current
Sir Winston Churchill High School
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Developed and planned unit and lesson plans to fit the current school schedule.
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Built pedagogical relationships with students to manage classroom more effectively.
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Promoted inclusion and found ways for students of all different abilities to participate.
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Used formative and summative assessment in each unit.
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Implemented inquiry based learning in a dance module with the Physical Education 20 students.
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Assisted Athletic Director with organizing minor officials for Calgary Basketball Classic, SWC Rose Tournament and home season basketball games.
Grades 10-12 Physical Education Student Teacher Mar 2015 – Apr 2015
Ernest Manning High School
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Created and implemented complete unit and lesson plans.
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Strategized and implemented new methods of integrating technology into Physical Education.
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Effectively incorporated scaffolding into teaching multi-grade classes.
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Assisted Senior Boy’s Soccer Coach with tryouts and practices.
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Volunteered and helped supervise various afterschool activities.
Relevant Experience
Relevant Experience
Assistant Coach Junior Girls Basketball Nov 2015 - Current
Sir Winston Churchill High School
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Successfully ran tryouts and selected 12-member team.
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Planned practices and helped prepare athletes for the season and tournament games.
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Planned and supervised away tournaments in Calgary and Medicine Hat.
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Communicated with players and parents.
Student Teacher Volunteer Sept 2015 - Current
Colonel Irvine Junior High School
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Created and implemented unit and lesson plans in Physical Education, Science and Resource classes.
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Built pedagogical relationships with students in order to create an open and safe environment.
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Mentored English Language Learners in small groups and one-on-one to scaffold lessons.
Child and Youth Program Leader May 2010 – May 2015
The City of Calgary
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Designed and facilitated child and youth summer camp programs for ages 3-12 years, focusing on health and wellness.
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Approached programs with enthusiasm and flexibility for various communities and backgrounds.