Laura MacLellan

lmaclellan@sd61.bc.ca 353 Pooley Pl. Victoria, BC V9A 6Y5 (250) 516-9340 EDUCATION Masters of Special Education Autism and other Developmental Disabilities University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Post Professional Degree Program Secondary Specializations in General Science University of Victoria, Victoria, BC Bachelors of Science Pre-Health (Biology) University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON September 2010 to August 2013

July 2008 to April 2009

January 2003 to December 2005

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi September 2000 to December 2002 Full Athletic Scholarship for Cross Country and Track and Field TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE Learning Assistance Teacher September 2011 to present School District of Greater Victoria, Victoria, BC o Develop and implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans for students with challenging behaviour o Conduct KTEA II achievement testing o Develop collaborative IEP plans with students and families o Assist classroom teachers in adapting work effectively for students with special needs o Assist students with their classwork in a structured but low stress environment o Teach students a variety of learning strategies to assist them to be successful with their course Teacher On Call September 2009 to June 2010 School District of Greater Victoria, Victoria, BC o Qualifications include Junior Science, Biology and Chemistry o Experience teaching Math and English, comfortable with all subjects o Secondary and Middle school Residential Care Aide Autistic Homes Society Victoria, BC o Provide support for four adults with Autism June 2010 to December 2010

o Ensure access to community programs o Create and foster safe environment for residents Special Olympics Swim Coach October 2008 to February 2009 Crystal Pool, Victoria, BC o Assisted youth and adults with disabilities in stroke correction and safe warm up and cool down routines o Fostered safe and accepting atmosphere, promoted fitness as a rewarding and fun activity Horse Handler / Side Walker May 2007 to May 2008 Victoria Riding for the Disabled Association, Victoria BC o Assisted children, youth and some adults with various disabilities during horseback riding lesson o Provided physical, verbal and emotional support Residential Care Assistant Integra Support Services, Victoria, BC November 2006 to August 2009 o Work with four young men with developmental disabilities o Create and foster safe environment for residents o Integrate residents into the community to develop relationships o Assist residents with therapeutic and development programs Teaching Assistant September 2005 to October 2006 Queens University, Kingston ON o Second year physiology lab teaching assistant o Helped students with lecture and lab concepts o Assisted students during laboratory experiments o Proctored exams and assisted with marking Head Physical and Recreational Instructor June 2000 to August 2003 HMCS Ontario Sea Cadet Summer Training Centre, Kingston ON o Hired and evaluated department staff, coordinated and booked required facilities o Organized staff training programs o Planned and supervised physical educational activities and classes for over 1000 cadets o Researched and implemented new physical fitness evaluation program REFERENCES Available upon Request