Amy McDonald. 2129 Edgar Street. Regina, SK S4N 3K8. Phone: (306) 737-
7883. E-mail:
. Objective. Bachelor of Education (PreK-3)
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Amy McDonald 2129 Edgar Street Regina, SK S4N 3K8 Phone: (306) 737-7883 E-mail:
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Objective Bachelor of Education (PreK-3) graduate seeking full-time teaching opportunity with a preference for Kindergarten to Grade 5.
Education 2005 - present
Bachelor of Education (PreK-3) University of Regina, Regina, SK Completion April 2012
Scholarships & Awards: 2010, 2011 UR Undergraduate Bursary
Professional Development 2011
The Asset Approach: 40 Elements of Healthy Development; Guide to Managing Challenging Behaviours; The Picture Exchange Communication System; First Aid/C.P.R./A.E.D. “B” Recertification, St. John Ambulance; (E)merging Professionalism Conference
2010
The Daily Five; Gangs in Schools; Project Wild; Treaties in the Classroom; P.L.A.C.E. (Professional Learning as Community Experience)
Skills and Abilities Teaching/Instructing Skills - interned in a 1/2 class teaching all subject areas - work and collaborate effectively with other staff, administrators and parents/guardians - creatively adapt lesson plans to ensure success and equity for all students - develop effective instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of a wide range of learners - compassionate and enthusiastic nature that helps create a positive classroom community - awareness of technology-based learning resources and strategies to increase students’ learning - experience in lunchroom supervision and coaching volleyball - prompt, reliable and enthusiastic member of the staff - excellent organization skills that help ensure all curricular outcomes and indicators are met - effective classroom management skills to ensure a safe and positive classroom environment
Teaching Experience Internship:
August – December 2011
School:
Henry Janzen Elementary School, Regina, SK
Supervising Teacher:
Mrs. Elisabeth Boan
Assignment:
Taught grades 1/2
Responsibilities:
- created, taught, and evaluated a variety of units in Mathematics, Social Studies, E.L.A., and Health - developed, taught, and evaluated a Mathematics unit on “Addition and Subtraction to 12” to a math group with students ranging from grades 1 - 3 - participated in parent/teacher conferences with cooperating teacher - was responsible for lunchroom supervision - assisted in coaching the girls volleyball team - collaborated with other staff to plan spirit days as a member on the Janzen Leadership Team
Related Experience May 2011 – Present
School-Age Program Coordinator The Dragon’s Den Child Care Centre Regina, SK - assist in planning and implementing activities and outings for a group of school aged children - collaborate with other staff on developing monthly plans for the group - communicate daily with parents/guardians about the day’s events and upcoming activities
July – August 2011
Therapeutic Summer Program Worker ARC (Autism Resource Centre) – Summer Preschool Adventure Camp Regina, SK - carry out my assigned clients’ Individual Planned Program (IPP) on a daily basis - communicate daily with my assigned clients’ parents/guardian via a communication book - attend daily outings with my assigned clients and the other members of the summer camp
May 2008 – Nov 2010 After-School Program Coordinator Normanview Daycare Regina, SK - responsible for the senior group, grades 1-5, of the centre - planned, developed and taught activities and lessons - worked with other staff members of different groups to plan outings and events
Volunteer Experience Jan. 2011 – present
Support Person for a Mathematics Group Henry Janzen Elementary School – Elisabeth Boan’s Classroom Regina, SK - assist in teaching addition and subtraction lessons to a group of students in grades 1 – 3 - collaborate with other staff members to monitor and correct students’ work - work one-on-one with students who need extra assistance
Sept. – Dec. 2011
Girls Volleyball Coach Henry Janzen Elementary School Regina, SK - organized and ran practices - collaborated with other coaching staff to plan games
Activities and Interests Memberships: Volunteer Work: Interests:
Member of Early Childhood Education Council (2010-2011) Fundraiser Co-Planner for the Z99 Radiothon, Early Childhood Education Council (2011) Inclusive Education topics, traveling, baking and cooking
References Mrs. Elisabeth Boan Cooperating Teacher Henry Janzen Elementary School Regina, SK
Mrs. Wanda Lyons Faculty Advisor Faculty of Education University of Regina Regina, SK
Ms. Donna Pym Principal Henry Janzen Elementary School Regina, SK
