Allison Lampard

(403)-620-8073 : allisonlampard@gmail.com
6332 Bow Crescent NW : alampard.weebly.com/

Teaching Philosophy
As a teacher, I strive to pass on my love and enthusiasm for language and culture to my students. I focus on
students as individual learners and developing citizens while incorporating their needs and interests into lessons
ensuring maximum engagement and learning outcomes. I foster a classroom environment where all feel
comfortable playing and experimenting with language learning while making mistakes; as they are an
essential factor to the language-learning process. I dedicate class time weekly to exploring
topics of student interest to foster the inherent ties between language and culture.

Education
v University of Calgary- Calgary, AB (2016)
Bachelor of Education- Specialization Secondary French and Spanish
v France Langue School- Paris, France (2012)
Advanced French Language and Literature (Sorbonne-affiliated C1)
v St. Francis Xavier University Antigonish, NS (2011)
Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in French and Spanish
Athabasca University- Online (2010, 2014)
Childrens Literature (in French), Introductory Psychology
Universidad del Salvador- Buenos Aires, Argentina (2011)
Advanced Spanish, Argentina Literature, History of Argentina and Hispanic American Art
Universidad Nacional de Crdoba- Crdoba, Argentina (2010)
Advanced Spanish, Sociocultural Anthropology
Explore Universit Laval, Qubec City, Qubec (2008)
Five Week French-Language Bursary Program

Practicum Experience
Sir Winston Churchill High School, Calgary NW
v Taught Spanish 10, 20, 30 & French 10
v Built individual, authentic relationships with students and catered teaching to their needs
v Developed lesson plans mindful of individual struggles and needs
v Acquired skills in balanced assessment focusing on mark-oriented needs of the school
v Worked collaboratively with my partner teacher to improve lessons for both of us
v Encouraged students to teach lessons and create activities to ensure engagement and measure learning
Robert Warren Spanish Bilingual Junior High, Calgary SW
v Taught grade 5 & 6 Spanish, math, social studies, physical education
v Developed projects where students could chose groups and topics based on individual interests
v Encouraged students to speak solely in Spanish
v Incorporated previous classroom management techniques (popsicle sticks, thumbs up, 1-5)
v Developed SMART Board skills to maximize student learning

Relevant Experience
v 2015/2016 - Language Tutor- Calgary, Alberta
Created ELL lessons for students age 7-40
v 2011/2012 - Jeune Fille Au Pair - Paris, France
Taught English and helped children ages 4, 7, 10 & 13 with everyday activities
v 2010/2011 - Spanish 100 & 200 Language Laboratory Instructor St. FX University
Organized and practiced conversational Spanish for classes of 10-15 students
v 2010/2011 - Spanish Language Tutor - St. FX University
Organized lessons for students one-on-one based on their individual needs

Volunteer Experience
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2015- Art Club Assistant- Robert Warren Junior High School- Calgary
2015- Assistant at High School Badminton Tournament- Western High School
2015- Concurso de Deletreo (Spanish Spelling Bee) Club and Tournament Assistant
2015- French and Spanish Translator - Calgary Immigrant Services
2011- Teachers Assistant
Mountview Elementary- Gr. 2 French Immersion - Red Deer, AB (37 hrs)
St. Andrew Junior High- Art, Fashions & French-Antigonish, NS (93.5 hrs)
v 2011- Spanish Translator - Central Alberta Refugee Effort Red Deer

Awards, Certifications & Scholarships

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Teaching Across Borders Participation Award through University of Calgary (Goinia, Brazil)
C1- Prparation au diplme de la Sorbonne (Paris)
Certificate of Proficiency in French (St. Francis Xavier University)
Argentine Consulate Award outstanding achievement in Spanish (St. FX)
Switzerland Consulate Award outstanding achievement in French (St. FX)
Deans List (St. Francis Xavier: not eligible 2010/2011 while on exchange to Argentina)
Jean Babin Book Prize outstanding achievement in French (St. FX)
Rotary International Youth Scholarship (One year in Crdoba, Argentina)

Interests
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Art - Graduated from Art 30 IB, Healing through the Arts program, fulfilling hobby
Music Choir for 14 years, guitar, piano, theory & history classes
Meditation & Wellbeing 10 years of individual & group practice
Sewing Fulfilling hobby
School Organizations- Graduation Executive, Students Council, Equity and Diversity

References
v Gladly available upon request