Kaitlyn Bell

410 Priestman Street

Fredericton, NB E3B 2X7
1 506 999 2556
hfssb@stu.ca
Focus Statement_________________________________________________________
It takes a certain kind of person to be a teacher; patient, compassionate, understanding,
energetic, innovative and enthusiastic, I believe I am all of these things. I want to change
lives, the same way my teachers have done for me.
Education_______________________________________________________________
St Thomas University
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Currently enrolled in Bachelor of Education

2014-2015

St Thomas University
Fredericton, New Brunswick
BA Majoring in English and History

2010- 2014

Forest Heights Community School

Chester Basin, Nova Scotia
Graduate Honors with Distinction
Diploma

2007-2010

Teaching Experience______________________________________________________
Liverpool Street School
Fredericton, New Brunswick

November 2014- December 2014

Teaching Internship I
Taught Grade 4
Prepared lesson for and taught Language Arts, Math, Science, Art, Health and
Social Studies
Created differentiated lesson plans and assessment
Did lunch time outside duty 3 times a week
Participated in the Professional Learning Community
Assisted in organizing and going on a field trip to UNB for the students rocks and
minerals unit
Assisted in organizing a visit to the local Shannex to read to residents with
students and deliver homemade Christmas ornaments

Teaching-Related Experience______________________________________________
Ross Farm Museum
New Ross, Nova Scotia

June 2006- August 2011

Interpreter
Cooked, cleaned and provided light maintenance at agricultural farm
Provided historical information on function and life of Ross Farm in the early
1800s
Developed leadership skills by taking control and organizing large/small groups
of visitors
Developed independence and responsibility through the various essential tasks
and duties preformed daily
Developed communication skills and patience with clientele
Required socializing with many individuals from young children to seniors
Creativity and innovation were crucial in dealing with school groups
Janet Larder
New Ross, Nova Scotia

June 2003- August 2012

Childcare Provider and Household Manager

Provided child care for two children from infancy to twelve years of age
Responsible for daily functioning of household including preparation of meals,
laundry, cleaning and light maintenance.
Acted as office assistant for the small business including delivering information to
and from job site, delivering pay and made and answered phone calls
Responsible for small farm operation as well as garden maintenance
Helped children school work and building skills for extra curricular activities
Other Employment Experience_____________________________________________
Fredericton Inn
Fredericton, NB

September 2011-February 2015

Banquet Server
Interact with clientele
Able to run a banquet with minimal supervision
Works efficiently and effectively in limited time and space
Supervised banquets with up to 250 people
Trained new employees in a number of departments
Worked in other departments such as housekeeping, portering, dishwasher and
bartending

Volunteer Work _________________________________________________________

STU Mitts Volunteer, Fredericton, NB
2014
We raised awareness on the issue of child poverty in Fredericton. Our group collected and
made mittens that we distributed to all elementary schools in Fredericton. I talked to the
children about the importance of raising awareness and we participated in playground
activities. I reached out to politicians both local and in Ottawa.
Political Volunteer, Nova Scotia

2004 2011, 2014

Actively involved in all levels of government. Includes door knocking throughout the
province and handing out information. Answered peoples telephone and in-person
inquiries, as well as made phone calls about upcoming events, information on Election
Day readiness and voter identification.
Camp Triumph, Kensington, PEI

August 2013

I volunteered as a camp councilor. I dealt with children ages 7 to 18; these children have
family members with diseases and illness. Helped organized games and activities, as well
as being involved with everyday activities such as mealtimes and bedtime. I had a cabin
of six fifteen-year-old girls. This experience reinforced my desire to be a teacher. The
children here were a challenge, a lot not willing to participate, follow rules or cooperate.
It pushed me to be creative and learn new strategies to deal with these problems.
Forties Community Centre, New Ross, NS

May 2006 - August 2010

Volunteered at the community centre for fundraising, community and political events.
Did a lot of work with the after school program.
Childcare Volunteer, New Ross, NS

June 2008 August 2010

In the community I looked after groups of children after school and on weekends.
Organized games and activities, as well as trips to local attractions. Drove children to
events such as concerts and sports events.
References available upon request.