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Profile
Elementary school teacher with Primary/Junior qualifications, with a BCD, Smart Serve Certification and experience in customer service, literacy support, computer services, childcare and service organizations.
Professional Development
- AQ – Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1 || Jan 2025-Mar 2025
Brock University, St. Catharines, ON - AQ – Special Education Part 1 || Jul 2024-Aug 2024
Lakehead University, Orillia, ON
Awards & Achievements
- Dean’s List 2023-2024 at Lakehead University || May 2024
- Dean’s List 2022-2023 at Lakehead University || May 2023
- Fundamentals of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Success Certificate || November 2022
- Natural Curiosity’s Self-Guided Professional Learning Program Certificate || October 28 2022
- College of Sustainability Capstone consultant with LSH 2021-2022 | (LSH = Life.School.House.)
- Research Ethics Certificate (TCPS 2: CORE) || May 2020
- Participant in Sustainable Oceans Conference || September 2019
- Smart Serve Certification || July 2019
- Extended French Certificate || June 2018
- Ontario Scholar || June 2018 || (80% average in 6 Grade 12 University Preparation courses)
- Canterbury High School Honour Society Certificate || June 2018
- Fine Arts Certificate for achievement in Drama with Distinction || June 2018
- Subject Excellence Award in Leadership & Peer Support || June 2017
- Canterbury High School Honour Society Certificate || June 2017
- Canterbury High School Honour Society Certificate || June 2016
- Canterbury High School Honour Society Certificate || June 2015
Education
Lakehead University | 2022-2024
Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior
Dalhousie University | 2018-2022
Bachelor of Community Design, Double Major with Sustainability
Canterbury High School | 2014-2018
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Dramatic Arts
- Graduated with 5 extra credits
- 40 hours community service
- Extended French Certificate
Skills
Technical Skills
- General knowledge and capability using ArcMap 10.5
- Analysis tools including SWOT, PESTLE, Future Scenario Analysis
- Quantitative and Qualitative data gathering and analysis
- Knowledgeable about NVivo software
- Knowledge of Official Plans, Urban Design Codes, Development Agreements
- Understanding of the legislative framework of planning
- Comprehension of how to look at and deal with “wicked problems”
- Strong computer skills and knowledge with the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
- Quality Visitor Experience training
Personal Skills
- Creativity
- Curiosity and love of learning
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Willingness to learn
- Organization
- Self-management
- Critical thinking
- Detail oriented
- Problem solving
Teaching Experience
Company
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Date Started
June 2024
Role
Primary/Junior Occasional Teacher
Date Completed
Ongoing
- Teach a variety of classes; Kindergarten to Grade 6 in French and English
- Follow day plans as provided, use professional discretion to adjust as needed
- Communicate with teachers to clarify expectations and provide updates
Company
St. Edwards Primary School
Newham, UK
Date Started
April 2024
Role
Student Teacher | Unpaid Practicum 4
Date Completed
May 2024
- Planned and taught lessons to year 2 students (ages 6-7): Taught maths (fractions, time), English (writing, comprehension, phonics), R.E., science (healthy eating), art (Aboriginal art), history (1950s holidays)
- Worked with class as a whole, in small groups, and with individual students, including those with learning differences (ADHD)
- Oversaw SATs prep and tests
Company
Glen Ogilvie PS | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Date Started
November 2023
Role
Student Teacher | Unpaid Practicum 3
Date Completed
December 2023
- Planned and taught lessons to grade 1/2 students (ages 6-8): Created math (patterning, measurement for length and area), language (phonics), and gym (games) lessons
- Taught rotary music to several classes grades 1-4 (ages 6-10)
- Worked with class as a whole, in small groups, and with individual students, including those with learning differences (ASD)
- Helped with school musical and a winter assembly during lunch hours
Company
Hopewell Ave PS | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Date Started
March 2023
Role
Student Teacher | Unpaid Practicum 2
Date Completed
April 2023
- Planned and taught lessons to Kindergarten (JK/SK) students (ages 4-6): Created engaging and well-rounded provocations to develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills
- Planned and led a field trip
- Worked with class as a whole, in small groups, and with individual students
- Used French and English in lessons
Company
Forest Valley ES | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Date Started
November 2022
Role
Student Teacher | Unpaid Practicum 1
Date Completed
December 2022
- Planned and taught lessons to grade 4/5 students (ages 9-11): Created science (structures), math (spatial sense, angles), gym (games), and art (perspective) lessons
- Worked with class as a whole, in small groups, and with individual students, including those with learning differences, hearing difference
- Helped with school musical during lunch hours. Designed and drew backdrop for musical
Work Experience
Company
TechnologyWise
Date Started
May 2025
Role
Finance Officer
Date Completed
Ongoing
- Perform basic bookkeeping
- Complete bank reconciliation
- Create quarterly financial reports
- File expense reimbursement
- Run a payroll
- Attend meetings, shared responsibility for record of decisions
Company
Various Families
Date Started
September 2024
Role
Evening babysitter
Date Completed
Ongoing
- Provided occasional care for children for multiple families
- Read books to, created activities for, and played with children
- Prepare and supervise meals or snacks
Company
Halifax Citadel Society
Date Started
May 2022
Role
Visitor Services Operative
Date Completed
August 2022
- Handled cash, including opening and closing procedures
- Greeted customers courteously in French and English
- Answered customers questions and provided information
- Performed duties alone or with small groups
- Provided general tourist information about Halifax to customers
- Handled high stress situations calmly and efficiently
- Assisted in setting up security zone to ensure safety of visitors
- Completed shifts at a remote island location with limited services
- Assisted in training new staff
Company
Dalhousie University
Date Started
January 2021
Role
Peer Note Taker – SUST 3102
Date Completed
April 2021
- Demonstrated effective notetaking skills with good grammar
- Submitted notes online within 48 hours of a lecture
- Maintained minimum 2.7 GPA and excellent attendance
Company
Private Family
Date Started
August 6, 2019
Role
Childcare provider
Date Completed
August 21, 2019
- Read books, played with and created activities for children ages 19 months – 6 years
- Prepared and supervised meals and snacks
Company
Dalhousie University
Date Started
September 2021
Role
Teaching Assistant
Date Completed
April 2022
- PLAN 1101 Sept-Dec 2021, PLAN 2010 Jan-Apr 2022:
- Marked and provided feedback to students (79 and 26 students, respectively) on essays and assignments
- Responded to occasional emails from students
Company
Dalhousie University
Date Started
September 2021
Role
Service Desk Associate
Date Completed
April 2022
- Checked labs for computers that are turned off or not working
- Reported errors and complete basic troubleshooting of lab computers
Company
PEACH Research Unit
Date Started
January 2021
Role
Research Assistant
Date Completed
May 2021
(PEACH: Planning for Equity, Accessibility, and Community Health)
- Recorded the number of curb cuts on certain road segments in Google Streetview
- Assessed the quality of curb cuts and greenery using a 5-point scale
- Tracked progress and record data using ArcOnline Webmaps
Company
Canterbury High School
Date Started
September 2016
Role
Peer Tutor
Date Completed
June 2018
- Sept 2017-June 2018
- Provided one on one support to two grade 9 math students
- Corresponded with students and parents about tutoring sessions
- Recommended to be a tutor by grade 12 math teacher
- Sept 2016-June 2017
- Helped students by answering questions and guiding them through math problems
- Taught a class
- Assisted teacher in grade 9 math classroom
Company
Various Families
Date Started
June 2012
Role
Evening babysitter
Date Completed
August 2018
- Provided occasional care for children for multiple families
- Read books, played with and created activities for children
- Supervised meals or snacks
- Received Babysitting Certificate
Volunteer Experience
Company
Dalhousie LifeSchoolHouse
Date Started
December 2021
Role
President and Events Chair
Date Completed
May 2022
- Organized society
- Run Instagram account
- Collaborate with co events chair and community members to create and host events
- Follow DSU regulations as part of being a ratified society
Company
Tau Lambda Xi Sorority
Date Started
January 2020
Role
Treasurer, Recruitment Chair, and Social Events Chair
Date Completed
August 2022
- Treasurer || Jan 2020-Present:
- Attend weekly executive meetings
- Organize member dues
- Create and track semester budgets
- Follow Robert’s Rules of Order in meetings
- Recruitment Chair || Jan 2021-Dec 2021:
- Organize, plan and run recruitment events
- Communicate with members of other organizations
- Fill out event reports
- Social Events Chair || Jan 2020-Dec 2021:
- Same as Recruitment Chair
- Tau Lambda Xi ratified as a society at Dalhousie University Winter 2022
- Follow DSU regulations as part of being a ratified society
Company
Dalhousie Society of Undergraduate Planners (SUP)
Date Started
November 2020
Role
Events Coordinator
Date Completed
April 2021
- Organize, plan and run events
- Coordinate with co-chair to ensure event runs smoothly
- Create social media posts
- Follow DSU regulations as part of being a ratified society
Company
Kiwanis Service Leadership Program
Date Started
2017
Role
Key Club Member – Key Leader
Date Completed
2018
- Attended weekly meetings
- Participated in service projects
- Completed the Key Leader Program
Company
Twice Upon a Time
Date Started
2014
Role
Assistant Literacy support volunteer
Date Completed
2018
- Read English and French books to children in Ottawa Community Housing
- Assist children in selecting books to take home
- Organize and sorts books
- Assisted unilingual volunteers, by speaking French with children
- Supported activities for the Board of Directors, including the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Projects
The following entries are various projects I have created during my studies. This page will be updated as I complete new projects.
Visual Arts (EDUC 4035)
Critical Digital Literacy (EDUC 3516)
Click to view Inquiry Project focused on using Minecraft Education Edition to teach math.
Language Arts (EDUC 4031)
Click to view Inquiry Project focused on teaching grade 2 Phonics.
Social Differences (EDUC 4353)
The following pictures were made as part of an assignment for my Social Differences class. The goal was to locate seven examples of prejudice and/or discrimination. I focused on examples in the media, specifically social media.
Educational Psychology (EDUC 4351)
For my Psychology class I created a website with a partner, which is based around Dysgraphia. The link to access it is here: Dysgraphia.
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Science (EDUC 4033)
This is a lesson plan created for Science. It is designed for a grade 5 classroom in the Structures and Mechanisms Unit. It utilizes this lesson from TVO Learn. I have attached the video and files I created/used.
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