MELANIE STRICKLAND
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MELANIE STRICKLAND
Objective
I am looking to work in a school that values community, the holistic treatment of students, teaching and learning innovation, meeting the differing needs of students, and diverse voices. I hope to work with students to develop understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of a diverse variety of literature from around the world, to support student writing, both academic and creative, and to cultivate a lifelong love of reading and learning.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ASHBURY COLLEGE:
SUPPLY TEACHER
OCTOBER 2014 - PRESENT
Extended Essay Workshop (June 2017)
Assisted students researching, writing, and formatting their IB extended essays
English Department - Long term supply for Ms. Sheri McCready (September 2016 - March 2017)
Full teaching schedule: Grade 9 Enriched, Grade 11, and three Grade 11IB English classes
Creation and implementation of unit and lesson plans beyond first unit of the semester
Attendance, assessment, and report cards using FA web
Parent Teacher Interviews
Creation of content on Moodle and updating news and homework
Creation and grading of midyear exams
Weekly English department meetings and school professional development sessions
Preparation of documentation for Ministry Review
Collaboration with colleagues to develop new IB Language and Literature curriculum, unit and lesson plans, and assessments
English Department - Supply for Ms. Sherri McCready (February 2016)
Grade 9 Enriched, Grade 11 IB, and Grade 12 English
Implementing lesson plans
TAG and Chapel
Physical Education Department (2014 - present):
Created and implemented lesson plans to fulfill dance curriculum requirements
IB English Oral exams (December 2014 - 2017):
Responsible for organizing and implementing exam preparation
Guest Artist with the Drama Department (January 2015):
Taught Broadway choreography to Grade 9 students of varying dance experience and abilities
Invigilated IB Final Exams (2015 - 2017):
Organized and supervised exams; ensured IB protocols and procedures were followed
English department - Supply for Mr. John Richardson (February 2016):
Assumption of class schedule, including study hall and on-calls
Grade 11 IB, Grade 12, and Grade 12 IB English
Updating Moodle
Implementation of lesson plans
GRADE 8 TEACHER CANDIDATE
HENRY MUNRO MIDDLE SCHOOL
MAY 2014
Designed and implemented unit and lesson plans for all classes: Language Arts, Math, Science, History, and Drama
Created quizzes, classroom activities, reading lists, essay questions, and assessments
Worked with a variety of students with exceptionalities
Participated in the supervision of students on field trips, during recesses, assemblies and other special events held at the school
Assisted with Grade 8 to 9 transition team, preparing students for the transition from Middle School to High School
TEACHER CANDIDATE
ASHBURY COLLEGE
APRIL 2014
Observed and assisted in Grade 9 - 12 classrooms
Designed and implemented Grade 12 unit and lesson plans
Created quizzes, classroom activities, reading lists, essay questions, and assessments
Utilized school’s computer system Moodle and twitter to challenge, engage, and interact with students
Taught movement and dance in Drama and Phys Ed classes
Assisted and instructed Hatha Yoga with the Yoga Club
Observed and participated in school assemblies, TAG sessions, chapel, and debate club
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BACHELOR OF ARTS
2009
Carleton University
Major: English Minor: Art History
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
2014
Universtiy of Ottawa
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
· English as a Second Language Part 1 – Queen’s University CTE Centre –Winter 2015
· Effectively Integrating iPads and Tablets in Teaching and Learning – Queen’s University CTE Centre – February 2015
· Tribes Learning Community TLC Certification – January 2015
· 2014 Bachelor of Education
2010 Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre and Yoga Alliance- Teacher of Yoga Certification
The Muslim Mind: Embracing Inclusion in Today’s Classroom – February 20, 2104
DGPE Fall Institute – A Global Perspective: Translating Collaborative Inquiry into Action- September 28-29, 2013
Breaking Down Stereotypes and Hang-ups: Democracy and Citizen Engagement in your Classroom – September 23, 2013
“Walk a Mile in My Shoes Workshop”: Learning Disabilities Simulation Workshop – September 12, 2013
DGPE Fall Institute - Educating for Global Citizenship Institute: Conversations, Pedagogy and Curriculum – September 21-22, 2012
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
CHRISTIE LAKE KIDS
SEPTEMBER 2011 - JANUARY 2014
Head Volunteer with Senior and Junior Pottery
Associate volunteer with Junior art
Planned and taught program, introduced various art forms and techniques to children age 5 -15
Worked to bring out creativity in children
ELTOC
AUGUST 2008 - AUGUST 2009
Provided one on one English language tutoring to adult newcomers in their own homes
Planned lessons and assigned homework
Worked closely with co-ordinator to develop program and lessons to meet students’ needs
ASHBURY COLLEGE
APRIL 2014 TO PRESENT
Assisted with Yoga Club teaching Hatha Yoga
Assisted with choreography for school musicalHead of the Winter Dance Club: Choreograph a number of dance routines in different styles, organize practices, rehearsals, and performances, keep parents and students updated using Edsby
KATIE WEATHERSTON HOCKEY SCHOOL
AUGUST 2017 - PRESENT
Run off-ice training sessions: yoga, dynamic warm up, strength, nutrition, and goal setting