Resource Development ServicesEdmonton, AB

Writer, editor, collaborator (2007-present)

• Work with a team of teachers and consultants to develop the new Maximizing Math Resource for grades 4 and 5 for The Edmonton Public School Board
• Develop lesson plans, assessment materials, worksheets, answer keys and centres for Maximizing Math
• Edit and revise other writers' work
• Collaborate with other writers to create the best possible resource

Various Schools, Supply TeacherEdmonton, AB

Supply Teacher (2007-2008)

• Taught a variety of grades across the city, including French Immersion and FSL.
• Taught grade 6 at 0.5 FTE for a long term supply contract - Science, Math, Physical Education, Health

Maternity and Extended LeaveEdmonton, AB

(2005-2009)

• Raising my two small children, my son is currently aged 3 years, and my daughter, 11 months.

Westbrook Elementary School, Grade 4 and FSL SpecialistEdmonton, AB

Teacher (2002-2005)

• Taught Math, Language Arts, Health, Art and Social Studies to my grade 4 classroom
• Taught FSL to 3 grade 4 classrooms, as well as grade 3, grade 2 and grade 1 (challenge program)
• Trained in and implemented the AIMS FSL learning program with all grades

Rutherford Elementary School, Multiple gradesEdmonton, AB

Participant in the Initiation to Teaching Program through Concordia University (2002)

• Worked with small groups of students in both grade 3 and 6 in a pull out program working in a variety of areas: Mathematics problem solving, reading comprehension, writing strategies and techniques, as well as reading, interpreting and making inferences from graphs and tables in Science and Social Studies
• Worked with grade six students in a Learning Strategies program in small groups, focusing mainly on reading strategies and comprehension and math problem solving
• Worked with the F.S.L. teacher helping teach French to grades K, 1, 2, 3 and 6

Keheewin Elementary School, Grade FiveEdmonton, AB

Student Teacher, nine week field experience (2001-2001)

• Helped with the supervision and daily management of a grade five class, twenty-seven students, seven of whom had special needs
• Assisted children with learning difficulties on a one-on-one basis, helping them with reading, writing and comprehension, and many other areas
• Planned and taught both lessons and units in all subject areas, including French and Physical Education
• Assisted and participated in the setting up of the Conflict Management Team
• Assisted with the setting up and refereeing of Soccer Intramurals
• Used various assessment methods and worked with teacher on developing report card marks
• Planned and presented the Remembrance Day Assembly with other Student Teachers

Victoria School of Visual and Performing Arts, Grade OneEdmonton, AB

Student Teacher, observation and four week field experience (2000-2001)

• Helped with the supervision and daily management of a grade one class in an academically accelerated program
• Assisted children with learning difficulties, helped them with sight words and reading comprehension

St. Patrick's School, Grade TwoEdmonton, AB

Student Teacher: Orientation to Teaching, one afternoon per week (1997-1997)