TODD ZIMMERMAN

7 Dubois Cres, Red Deer, AB, T4R 3H8

(403) 348-1571 | ​tjdangerfield85@gmail.com​ | ​https://toddzimmerman.weebly.com/

OBJECTIVE
I am a determined, creative and passionate teacher who recently graduated from the University of
Alberta (Red Deer College Collaborative Program) as a Middle Years Specialist. I am reliable, have a
sense of humour, and believe in ongoing professional development. I am computer literate and proficient
with many operational programs, makerspace, and web 2.0 tools. I am a team leader and skilled at
working with individuals or instructing groups simultaneously while in the classroom.

CERTIFICATION
Crucial Conversations 2019
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
2017
Suicide Intervention Training 2017
Certified Colored Gems 2015
Certified Diamontologist 2014

EDUCATION
B.Ed “Middle Years” Program​, Red Deer, Alberta 2017 - 2019
University of Alberta
Advanced Placement Teaching Practicum to be completed Winter 2020

Diploma of Elementary Education​, Red Deer, Alberta 2012 - 2016

Red Deer College

High School Diploma 2003

Lindsay Thurber Composite High School, Red Deer, Alberta

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Central Alberta Sexual Assault Crisis Center, ​Red Deer, Alberta 2013 - Current
Supervisor: Michelle Kercher
Crisis Line Volunteer

G.H. Dawe Schools​, Red Deer, Alberta 2016 - 2018

Volunteer Educational Assistant
Principal: Sue Carmichael
Worked with special needs students, refugees, and helped with physical education classes

Education Undergraduate Society, ​Red Deer College ​2017

3rd Year Representative
 TODD ZIMMERMAN
7 Dubois Cres, Red Deer, AB, T4R 3H8
(403) 348-1571 | ​tjdangerfield85@gmail.com​ | ​https://toddzimmerman.weebly.com/

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
3rd year Practicum (IPT) 2018
Mentor Teacher: Leisha Williamson
Saint Francis of Assisi Middle School
Language Arts 8 and Social Studies 8

CAREER HISTORY
Tech Expert, ​The Source, Red Deer, Alberta June 2019 - present
Responsibilities: ​Computers, customer service, cell phone sales and service, security.

Sales Associate, ​Charm Diamond Centres, Red Deer, Alberta June 2013 – Jan 2018
Responsibilities: ​Senior staff - selling diamonds, gems, and gold to the customer while managing the store
while management is away. As senior staff I supervised the other associates ensuring proper training and
procedures were followed.

Security Guard,​ ​The Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, Red Deer, Alberta ​May 2006 – Fall 2012
Responsibilities: ​Guarding banks, construction sites, hotels,and office buildings.

SKILLS
● Achieving excellent marks after many years away from school. I know how to study and follow
lifelong goals.
● Leadership and mentoring skills demonstrated through leadership position at Charm Diamond
Centres. Assisted training new staff and management at the Red Deer location.
● Interpersonal and communication skills established through the ability to cultivate and maintain
healthy community relationships, through the ability to recognize potential difficult situations and
effectively problem solve.

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

● Media (News, Music, Films)
● Gardening
● Cultural collaboration through communication with people around the globe for logic based
games.
● Dogs

REFERENCES
Daryl Puzzey (403) 392-2575
Teacher G.H. Dawe
Dale Schindel (403) 342-5337
Retired Teacher
 TODD ZIMMERMAN
7 Dubois Cres, Red Deer, AB, T4R 3H8
(403) 348-1571 | ​tjdangerfield85@gmail.com​ | ​https://toddzimmerman.weebly.com/
Darwin Meyers (403) 392-5431
Commissionaires