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Teenage Students Raising Hands

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

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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

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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

2014

Universtiy of Ottawa

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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·       English as a Second Language Part 1 – Queen’s University CTE Centre –Winter 2015

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·       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

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