Kayla Bergeson (She/Her/Hers)

bergesok@bc.edu | Boston, Massachusetts

EDUCATION
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Master of Education, Boston College Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Curriculum and Instruction Expected May 2024
Certificate in Catholic Education, University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta
Specialization in Catholic Intellectual Tradition Expected April 2024
Bachelor of Secondary Education, University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta
Major in Biological Sciences and Minor in Mathematics September 2018 - June 2021
Bachelor of Secondary Education, Red Deer Polytechnic Red Deer, Alberta
Major in Biological Sciences and Minor in Mathematics September 2017 - June 2018

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

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Red Deer Catholic School Division Red Deer, Alberta
St. Joseph High School Mathematics Teacher September 2021 - Present
● Division professional development representative and director of the mathematics department
● Taught mathematics 20-1, 30-1, 31, learning strategies 15/25/35, and challenge exam tutorials
● Coached 12 junior girls volleyball players, supervised dance club, and led mathematics learning sprint
Summer School Teacher June 2023 - July 2023
● Taught Religion 15-3, Math 15-5, Math 10-3, Math 20-2, Math 30-3, and Math 30-2 online
● Demonstrated exemplary communication skills by contacting students and parents daily via email, phone,
Schoology, and Google Meet
● Exhibited effective time management skills with prompt marking and feedback provided to each student
Substitute Teacher April 2021 - June 2021
● Instructed kindergarten to grade 12 classes of 20+ students, leading lessons in all core subject areas
● Adapted seamlessly to unpredictable classroom guidelines amidst the pandemic
● Effectively communicated with staff members and meticulously carried out lesson plans

Edmonton Public Schools Edmonton, Alberta

Advanced Field Experience February 2021 - April 2021
● Facilitated Liljedahl’s “A Thinking Classroom” in two grade seven science and mathematics classrooms
● Produced organized and diligently thought out lesson plans catering to students' diversities
● Demonstrated effective time management skills while planning and executing long-term lesson plans
Introductory Field Experience November 2020 - December 2020
● Honed software proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite by teaching mathematics 20-1 and 31 online
● Developed rapport with students by positively and empathetically addressing their needs as learners
● Created numerous online resources utilizing programs such as Pear Deck, GimKit, and Teacher Desmos

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
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Graduate Leadership Program Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Boston College - 2024 Cohort February 2024 - March 2024
● In-depth professional development workshop series
● Five sessions designed to help graduate students gain deeper self-awareness as leaders

Lynch School of Education and Human Development Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Boston College - Graduate Student Ambassador August 2023 - May 2024
● Attend online seminars and information sessions, answering questions for prospective students
● Take part in social media takeovers
Dance Team Member Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Boston College - Golden Eagles Dance Team June 2023 - May 2024
● Perform at all home football games
● Perform at events, including the halftime show at Gillette Stadium and Pop’s on the Heights

Dance Team Member Edmonton, Alberta

Canadian Football League - Edmonton Elks May 2021 - November 2022
● Passionately performed for thousands of fans at preseason and season home games
● Volunteered at events including Kids with Cancer, Experience Cheer, and Monday Morning Magic

Vice President and External Communications Officer Edmonton, Alberta

MOD Contemporary Dance Movement September 2019 - April 2020
● Managed company social media accounts and orchestrated annual photo and video shoots
● Wholeheartedly choreographed seven dance pieces ranging from solos to groups of 30 dancers

SCHOLARSHIPS
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Boston College Dean’s Scholarship - 50% tuition remission or approximately $25000 USD September 2023
MOD Contemporary Dance Movement Scholarship - $250 CAD March 2021
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship - $2500 CAD July 2017