I have recently graduated from the bachelor of education program at McGill University. I am currently looking for full-time, part-time, substitute, and occasional teaching positions. My long-term career goal is to become a full-time elementary school teacher.
Languages English (Fluent) and French (Intermediate)
Computer Skills - Microsoft Office Software (i.e. word, excel, and PowerPoint) - Experience developing interactive lessons with the SmartBoard
Education
Bachelor of Education: Kindergarten and Elementary (2009-2013) McGill University, Montreal, Quebec - Dean’s Honour List - Golden Key (top 10% of the program)
Diploma of Collegial Studies, Social Sciences: Major in Psychology (2006-2008) Vanier College, Montreal, Quebec - Leadership Aquatics
High School Graduation Diploma (2001-2006) Rosemount High School, Montreal, Quebec - Bilingual Certificate - Musical Achievement Award - Most Valuable Player (Music)
Career-Related Experience
Student Teacher (Winter 2013) Honoré Mercier Elementary School (EMSB), St. Leonard, Quebec - Independently planned, organized, and taught lessons/units for grade 4 students - Implemented effective classroom management strategies - Participated in and contributed to parent-teacher interviews - Created rubrics and checklists
Student Teacher (Fall 2011) Pierre-de-Coubertin Elementary School (EMSB), St. Leonard, Quebec - Independently planned, organized, and taught lessons for kindergarten students - Implemented effective classroom management strategies - Participated in and contributed to parent-teacher interviews, report cards, and extra-curricular activities
Student Teacher (Spring 2011) St. Dorothy Elementary School (EMSB), Montreal, Quebec- Worked closely with my cooperating teacher on planning, organizing, teaching activities and lessons for cycle 3 students
Tutor (Winter 2011) Nesbitt Elementary School (EMSB, Montreal Quebec) - Modified activities to cater to students needs
Tutor (Fall 2010) Nesbitt Elementary School (EMSB), Montreal, Quebec - Helped tutor a grade 1 student who had some difficulties in mathematics - Implemented strategies to help the student
Student Teacher(Fall 2009) General Vanier Elementary School (EMSB), Montreal, Quebec - This field experience was in French. - Helped the cooperative teacher to correct and organize classroom materials.
Peer Tutor (Fall 2008) Vanier College, St-Laurent, Quebec - Tutored students in English
Daycare Attendant (2003-2007) United Gym, Montreal, Quebec - This was a part-time position. - Worked with children between 18 months to 12 years old. - Planned arts and crafts activities - Learned to effectively give constructive feedback to parents about their child
Additional Experience Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (2007-2011) Building Products of Canada Corporation, LaSalle, Quebec - Responsible for depositing cheque, paying invoices, and filing.
Sales Representative (2008, March to October)Fitness Deport, St-Leonard, Quebec - Responsible for operating cash, calculation of deposits, and selling gym equipment. - Developed selling techniques and people’s skills.