Teacher - Eportfolio
Teacher - Eportfolio
Teacher - Eportfolio
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education (BEd.), University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC Specialization in Secondary Social Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Victoria, Victoria BC Major in History, Minor in English Expected 2013
Graduation: 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher Candidate, West Vancouver Secondary School, West Vancouver, BC January April 2013 Sponsor Teacher: Gordon Schroeder Taught 80% in Secondary Social Studies Taught Social Studies 9, 10, and 11 (First Nations Unit, Arrival in Canada Unit, Louis Riel and the Northwest Rebellion, The CPR and the Creation of BC, Geography Unit) Enhanced the use of computer technology in the classroom through the appropriate use of videos, encouraging students to conduct internet research and designing projects that urged students to use technology as presentation tools, research engines, and a springboard for meaningful conversations Fully assessed my students for their Term Two Report Cards Assisted the Track and Field Coach for the duration of my practicum Teacher Candidate, West Vancouver Secondary School, West Vancouver, BC November 2012
Gained experience managing a diverse classroom Planned developmentally appropriate activities and organized the required programming and materials Motivated students through an active and diverse learning environment 2004-2005
Teacher Assistant, Gads Hill School, Rochester, Kent, England Taught swimming lessons to students aged 8-16 Assisted in the Physical Education program (Primary to Senior students) Led my own soccer unit for Senior boys and girls separately Assisted students in their individual reading
YOUTH-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Lead Wrangler and Riding Instructor, Timberline Ranch, Maple Ridge, BC 2010-present Ensured safety and enforced rules in a busy environment that includes horses Taught Western Riding lessons (as well as Drill Team, Cattle Penning, Roping, Pony Games and more) to 10 campers on 10 horses at a time, ensuring the campers safety, the horses safety and my own safety Prepared lesson plans, used formative and summative assessment to assess campers riding abilities Trained new staff (mainly young people between 16-20) in the duties and responsibilities of working in the barn Showed campers the glory of God through His creation Camp Counselor, Timberline Ranch, Maple Ridge, BC 2002-2010 Served as primary adult responsible for 8-10 girls (aged 8-16) in a cabin for a week at a time, caring for them, sharing Christ with them, and modeling a godly life for them Teacher Assistant, The Kings School, Langley, BC Assisted in the Grade 1/2 classroom Taught the spelling list and administered the spelling tests Gave one on one instruction during math lessons 2002-2004