TEACHING & RELATED EXPERIENCE
 |
2007 to
2008 |
Middle School Teacher, Science Department (SACS)
Asociacion Colegio Granadino, Manizales, Colombia 011-576-874-5774
 Developed lessons & labs for English as Second Language (ESL) students.
Communicated with students & parents via technology. Used IT to create learning activities, record evaluations and generate performance reports.
Provided extra-curricular support for academic recuperation.
|
2004 to
present |
High School Teacher, Humanities Department (UCDSB)
North Dundas District High School, Chesterville, ON (613) 448-2328
Currently on a Board-approved leave of absence for personal development.
Developing food & nutrition, sewing, computer, career, and other programs for at-risk students enabling them to achieve student success.
Initiating fundraising events to subsidizing more hands-on learning experiences.
Leader of promoting a healthy lifestyle in the school.
Coaching Curling & Mountain Biking.
|
2004
Practicum |
Teacher Candidate, Geography Department (UCDSB)
North Dundas District High School, Chesterville, ON
Taught to multiple intelligences using a variety of teaching techniques.
Applied classroom management in a firm but fair manner.
|
2003
Practicum |
Teacher Candidate, Science Department (OCDSB)
Canterbury High School, Ottawa, ON
Created a positive learning environment, building students' confidence.
Dedicated to creating innovative high quality lessons.
|
1997 to
1999 |
Teaching Assistant, Earth Science Department
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Initiated and developed new assignments for courses.
Compiled a comprehensive field guide for 4th year course.
|
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
|
2000 to
2003 |
Web Applications Programmer
Team member on projects with the Ministry of Education, Department of National Defence, St. Lawrence Seaway and University of Ottawa.
Communicated in client meetings to mediate and resolve problems.
Wrote user manuals and other design documents.
Volunteered to design a new web site for the Rideau Curling Club.
|
2000
|
e-Business Web Developer Certificate
Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON
|
EDUCATION
|
| 2004 |
Bachelor of Education, Intermediate/Senior (Chemistry/Geography)
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON |
| 2000 |
Master of Science, Geochemistry
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON |
| 1997 |
Bachelor of Science, General & Honours Earth Science
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CERTIFICATES & LEADERSHIP
|
| 2008 | Intermediate French language course, SHAPE, Belgium |
| 2007 | Teachers' Overseas Recruiting Fair (TORF), Kingston, ON |
| 2006 | OSSTF Safe, Healthy, & Successful Schools Conference, Markham, ON |
| 2005 | First Aid & CPR Certification |
| 2005 | Differentiating Instruction - UCDSB Summer Institute, Kemptville, ON |
| 2005 | Dairy Farmers of Ontario Workshop, Ottawa, ON |
| 2004 | Small High School Summit, Cornwall, ON |
| 2004 | Ontario Agri-Food Education Conference, Kemptville, ON |
| 2004 | Family Studies Part 1 course at Queen's University, Kingston, ON |
| 2004 | Secretary for 2003/2004 Education Student Council Executive, Ottawa, ON |
| 2003 | Science Teachers Association of Ontario (STAO) Conference, Toronto, ON |
| 2003 | Tribes 24-Hour Basic Training, Ottawa, ON |
| 2003 | Together We Learn Conference, Council for Exceptional Children, Rideau Chapter |
| 2003 | Educating for Peace and Global Awareness Conference, University of Ottawa |
| 2000 | Team Leader, e-Business Web Project, Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON |
| 1997 | WHMIS training, Ottawa, ON |
| 1996 | Undergraduate Research Award, Science Incentive Program, Waterloo, ON |
| 1992 | Brownie Leader, Waterloo, ON |
| 1991 | Editor of Residence Yearbook, Dag Hammarskjold Residence, Waterloo, ON |
| 1990 | Co-Editor of Yearbook, Applewood Heights Secondary School, Mississauga, ON |
INTERESTS
|
| | Web Programming |
| | Science Teachers Association of Ontario (member 2003-2005) |
| | Ontario Family Studies Home Economics Educators' Association (member 2004+) |
| | Physical Fitness - weight training, cardio, etc. |
| | Softball (member of several leagues) |
| | Mountain biking (former competitor in Ontario Cup races) |
| | Curling |
| | Home renovation & decorating projects |
| | Photography, Stained Glass, Sewing, & scrapbooking |
REFERENCES
|
| | my resume. |
