Education Elementary School

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September 07, 2017

Maura MacPhee: Employee No.: *****

Calgary, Alberta T3H 5J1 *****.*******@****.**.**

Objective: Inspire curiosity, instill reflection and inform students

Education

Math I & II (Grades 7 to 12), Continuing Education – University of Calgary, Alberta 2005-2006

Bachelor of Education, Master of Teaching Program – University of Calgary, Alberta 2004

Bachelor of Communications/Public Relations – Mt. St. Vincent University, Nova Scotia 2001

Awards: Mary Ester Lily Avis Bursary – University of Calgary

Employment

Calgary Catholic Board of Education – Substitute Teacher *2004-2016

Learned student dynamics play a part in classroom management

Realized expectations provided by the teacher and classroom routines enabled

student well-being and learning

Recognized the background of students is essential with respect to assessment

Merged catholicity values while interacting and instructing students

Our Lady of Fatima Temporary Contract: November – June 2010; December –January 2009

Planned, taught, assessed and evaluated curriculum for grade 3 learners

Recognized and differentiated teaching and assessment for ESL learners

Created small group work with ESL learners

Engaged students in activities to enhance reading and writing skills

Resourced Barbara Mariconda writing process

Engaged students in numeracy activities using manipulatives

Set classroom rules and guidelines for learning and socializing

Taught Catholicity traditions and values of dignity, caring, faith, etc

Technology literate and familiar with Smart Board

Practicum Experience

Grade 1 – Guy Weadick Elementary School – Calgary, Alberta 2003

Grade 4 – David D. Oughton – Calgary, Alberta 2004

Taught guided reading, MacCracken Spelling, Language Arts, Art, Health, Math,

Social Studies, Physical Education, and Science

Developed lesson plans to incorporate ESL and English speaking students

Introduced to portfolios to record student work and provide parents

Created lesson plans, mini-unit plans and a unit plan

Learned the importance of class routines that instill student responsibility

Volunteerism

Centre for Diverse Visible Cultures – Halifax, Nova Scotia

References

Available upon request