EDUCATION St.Thomas University September 2013 - Present Bachelor of Education Expected to Graduate in July 2014
University of Victoria August 2012 January 2013 Graduate Program - Physics Withdrew in good standing.
Dalhousie University September 2008 - May 2012 Bachelor of Science Completed a Double Major in Physics and Mathematics Graduated in good standing (3.68 GPA). TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teaching Internship March 10 th , 2014 May 7 th , 2014 Bliss Carmen Middle School, Fredericton N.B. Responsible for teaching Grade 6 Science, and Mathematics. Responsible for lesson plans, classroom management, attending PLC meetings, and supervising Card Club, School Dances, and We Be Jammin Club. Recognized for delivering interactive and highly engaging lesson plans.
Teaching Internship November 1 st , 2013 December 20 th , 2013 Leo Hayes High School, Fredericton N.B. Responsible for teaching three sections of Grade 9 Mathematics, and one section of Grade 10 Mathematics (Geometry, Measure, and Finance). Responsible for lesson plans, classroom management, and morning duty. Offered extra help and enrichment sessions at noon hour five days out of the week. Recognized for mastery of subject content, and development and delivery of effective lessons. . Personal Tutor September 2009 January 2013 Dalhousie University/University of Victoria Worked with undergraduate and high school students, teaching and reinforcing concepts taught in physics and math courses. Instructed students in various study methods, preparing them for assignments, tests, and final examinations.
Physics Lab Teaching Assistant September 2012 December 2012 University of Victoria Instructed undergraduate students on proper lab procedures. Encouraged and facilitated group discussion on lab topics. Responsible for marking lab reports in a fair and objective manner.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Victoria Operatic Society Victoria, BC Worked a series of curtain flies, lifting sets on and off stage in a safe and timely manner. Responsible for managing a group of individuals working follow spots, ensuring that performers on stage were well lit.
Canadian Improv Games Halifax, NS Coached anywhere between 10 and 15 students at a time, helping them improve scene development. Responsible for arranging team building exercises, as well as transporting students to and from events. Recorded detailed notes, and provided constructive criticism on scenes performed both in and outside of live performances.
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Developed and delivered a workshop on creating a functional Professional Learning Community (September 2011) $15,000 entrance fellowship to the University of Victoria (September 2012) Deans List (Summer 2011) $1,000 in-course scholarship from Dalhousie University (September 2011) $1,500 entrance scholarship to Dalhousie University (September 2008)
TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Physics Lab/Resource Centre Teaching Assistant January 2012 - July 2012 Dalhousie University Instructed undergraduate science students on proper lab procedures and techniques. Encouraged and facilitated group discussion on lab topics. Responsible for marking lab reports in a fair and objective manner. Developed lesson plans for five weeks on Newtonian Mechanics and Electrodynamics.
High School Science and Engineer Mentor August 2011 Dalhousie University Responsible for the safety and well-being of a group of thirteen high school students during the one week engineering camp. Accompanied students to events hosted by various faculties on Dalhousie Campus. Participated in lab work and experimentation explaining concepts and methods when needed.