304 - 207 25 Avenue SW, Calgary AB, T2S 0L2 | 403-969-9265

ammackay@ucalgary.ca

Every individual has the capacity to learn and contribute to their community.
Through developing positive relationships, focusing on student-centered
approaches, and fostering an environment of respect and collaboration, teachers
can engage students in inclusive and diverse activities to build competencies and
encourage lifelong learning. 

Bachelor of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary AB

Specialization: Secondary English Language Arts | September 2017 - April 2019

Bachelor of Arts, University of Calgary, Calgary AB

Major/Minor: English/Greek and Roman Studies | September 2012 - April 2016

Bachelor of Arts, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB

Major/Minor: Open Studies | September 2010 - December 2011

High School Diploma, St. Thomas More Catholic School, Fairview AB

Graduated: 2010 | Honours with Distinction and Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

Pre-Service Teacher at Fairview School - Calgary AB

Grade 5 and Grade 6 ELA and Social Studies (CBE), November - December 2018

Fostered a respectful classroom environment by discussing and maintaining

classroom expectations, developed positive relationships, and worked to design
learning with the needs of each individual student in mind
Collaborated with partner teacher to develop unit and lesson plans, and
responded to feedback to identify strengths and areas of improvement
Adapted to a no-technology classroom through development of a novel study
workbook and modified workbook resource that included opportunities for
students to listen, speak, read, write, view and represent
Developed rubrics and made appropriate and consistent use of both formative
and summative assessment

Pre-Service Teacher at Monsignor J.J. O'Brien School  - Calgary AB

Grade 9 ELA (CSSD), March - April 2018

Worked to create an engaged classroom and develop pedagogical relationships

through one-on-one conversations and ongoing formative assessments
Created digital and print resources for a poetry unit, and developed quizzes,
tests and a project-based assignment to summatively assess student learning
Became involved with the school community through the Yearbook Club and
volunteered to supervise for an overnight band camp retreat
Engaged in reflective practice through conversations with partner teacher and
collaborated with other grade and subject specialists
Administrative Assistant at Lupus Society of Alberta  - Calgary AB
Events, Social Media and Volunteer Coordination, January 2016 - Present

Provide targeted support to people living with chronic illness; plan and manage
events to build community and generate funds; maintain online presence 

University of Calgary Students' Union Employee at Bound & Copied  - Calgary AB

Customer Service, September 2012 - April 2016

Assisted customers with printing, binding, copying, consignment and sales;

organized shelves; cleaned lockers; managed lost-and-found

Senior Lifeguard at Fairview Regional Aquatic Centre  - Fairview AB

Lifeguard and Swimming Lessons Instructor, November 2009 - August 2012

Supervised large groups of people; occupied a leadership role; worked as part of

a team; taught swimming lessons; responded to challenges as they arose

Counsellor at YMCA Camp Chief Hector - Exshaw AB

Camp Counsellor, June - August 2010

Worked cooperatively with a co-counsellor to care for children ages 6-11 in an

overnight camp environment; ensured safety; facilitated games and activities

Service Learning Volunteer at Manmeet Singh Bhullar School - Calgary AB

Grade 1/2 and Grade 6 (CBE), August - September 2018

Assisted teachers in organizing their classrooms and welcomed students into

the school for the start of the year

Volunteer for The Institute of Community Prosperity - Calgary AB

Events (MRU), September 2016 - April 2017

Prepared event spaces, managed the check-in desk and connected with
participants and community partners
Homework Help Coordinator at the Calgary Public Library - Calgary AB
Nose Hill and Fish Creek (CPL), September 2015 - April 2016

Provided support and mentorship to youth volunteers to facilitate after-school

learning opportunities for Grade 3 - 6 students students

Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (Red Cross) - January 2019
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - October 2018
Participant on STEM Field Trip to Biogeoscience Institute - September 2017
NCCP Certified Swim Coach for Competitive Swim Team - May 2010

Hiking, camping, cycling, swimming and yoga

Fostering adoptable cats through AARCS
Painting graphics on t-shirts, reading, and listening to podcasts