Bachelor of Education
University of Alberta
April 1999

• After-degree Elementary Education generalist; current GPA 8.0.

• Classics major, Anthropology minor; 7.4 GPA.

• Honourable mention and service award

Year Three Classroom Teacher
West Thornton Primary School
London, England
September 2001 - present

• Responsible for teaching the British National Curriculum.
• Responsible for planning and assessment.
• Responsible for planning for a classroom aide.

Support Teacher
Peter Hills Primary School, Church of Englandbr> London, England
January 2001 - July 2001

• Supply taught children aged 3-11 (Nursery-Year 6).
• Responsible for daily planning, assessing and classroom management.
• Taught year 5 and 6 Information and Computers Technology.
• Taught year 6 Maths and Literacy booster classes.

• Supply taught children aged 3-11 (Nursery-Year 6).
• Responsible for daily planning, assessing and classroom management.

Intern Teacher
Belmead Elementary School
October 1999 - June 2000

• Grade three: teaching and assisting with language learning and classroom management.
• Grade four: teaching computersassisting with mathematics and physical education.
• Grade two: teaching computers and assisting with language learning.
• Grade one: teaching physical education and assisting with language learning, mathematics.
• Extra curricular responsibilities: supervise and run cooperative games and grade four computer club; assisting with running club and art club.

• Responsible for units in mathematics and science and for lessons and mini units in language arts, social studies, art and physical education.
• Assisted with cooperative games and Math Club.

• Math enrichment with a small group of grade five students, 1998.
• Language arts pull out program for grade one students, 1997.
• Presented classes on origami, calligraphy, archaeology and papermaking in 1997, 1998.

• Team planned, delivered and evaluated teaching and learning activities that link math and language arts through literature.

• Paired reading with grade three students.

• Kids' Sports Night volunteer, supervised and led games, 1993-1996.
• Camp Counselor for Moonlight Bay Children's Camp; organized, and led games, sports, campfire arts, crafts, meals and general camp activities in 1997 and 1998.

• Supervised children in the lunchroom and on the playground twice a week.

• Responsible for lessons in mathematics, language arts, social studies, art and physical education. Collaborated with cooperating teacher on planning and executing lessons, units, assignments and tests in mathematics, and social studies.
• Assisted the cooperating teacher with all aspects of teacher's duties, including attendance, class management, supervision and attending weekly staff meetings.
• Assisted with the Running Club.

• Received black belt certification from Japan; registered with the Federation of all Japan Karate-doh Organizations (F.A.J.K.O), March 1996.
• Provided students with workouts and instruction on karate techniques and routines.

• In the Science Circle, assisted visitors and made the natural history activities inviting and exciting in 1997.
• As a "Carnosaurs" and "Bug World" Snooze Buddy, assisted with organization of sleepover activities: snacks, games, arts, and crafts, 1994-1996.
• As an Alberta Archaeology volunteer, sorted flakes and entered data in 1992 and 1993.

Administrative Support
Alberta Public Works, Supply and Services
December 1998
May - Sept 1998
May - Sept 1997

• Provided general secretarial, administration and clerical support for the Property Development's Business Information Branch. Formatted complex and confidential budget documents including briefings and financial reports.
• Formatted routine correspondence using word processing, spreadsheet, and PowerPoint applications.

• Provided general administrative and clerical support for the firm and its subtenants, including daily photocopying, filing, mail delivery, cash deposits and reception relief.
• Reception duties included answering the switchboard for firm and subtenants, greeting clients, scheduling appointments and courier dispatch.
• Provided general computer support and troubleshooting for the firm.
• Responsible for upgrading the firm to Windows and Office 95.

Computer

· Windows 98	· Office 98	· Outlook 98	· Word
· Excel	        · PowerPoint	· Scheduler	· HyperStudio
· Visio	        · Netscape	· Eudora	· HTML Programming

• Public Relations experience
  
• Cross-cultural communication experience
  
• Interpretive experience
  
• Experience with people of all ages and backgrounds
  
• Positive, creative and enthusiastic attitude
  
• Problem solving experience, able to remain flexible
  
• Willingness to learn
  
• Organizational experience in a variety of activities.

Activities

· Biking	· Guitar	· Hiking	· Reading
· Running	· Soccer        · Scrapbooking  · Swimming

· Arts/crafts  · Archaeology	· Classics and History	· Computers

· Australia	· Canada        · China	        · Central and Western Europe	
· Tunisia       · United States