Kiefer Olson

Teacher

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EDUCATION

University:

● University of New Brunswick

****-****

Master’s of

Educational

Leadership and

Administration

● St. Mary’s University

2013-2015

Bachelor of

Education After

Degree

● University of Calgary

2009-2013

Bachelor of Arts with

a Major in

Communications

and a Canadian

History Minor

Member of Varsity

Men’s Football Team

High School:

● Athol Murray College of

Notre Dame, Wilcox

Saskatchewan

SKILLS

I am an experienced, skilled, and energetic educator who excels at building meaningful and effective relationships with students. I have a passion for new curriculum development, current learning and instructional theory, and creating effective and authentic learning experiences. I have experience teaching a variety of classes, and in several different educational settings. I have extensive experience in online instruction and assessment, particularly with Google Classroom and Google + Education. I believe that I am an excellent team member, with elite communication and leadership skills. I am results focused, with a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Teaching Experience

Morley Community School, Bearspaw First Nation, Alberta- Teacher

Current Position

● Grade 9 Homeroom teacher at Morley Community School.

● Member of the Professional Development Committee, as well as the Local Curriculum Development Committee

Sunchild First Nation School, Sunchild First Nation, Alberta- Teacher

September 2020- June 2021

● Head of the Physical Education Department

● K-12 P.E. teacher

● Had Covid-19 not affected our ability to run extracurricular activities during the school year, I had planned to introduce both a football and rugby program to the school.

Foothills Composite High School, Okotoks, Alberta - Teacher August 2018 - June 2020

● Was a member of several different departments during my time at Foothills Composite High School. My teaching responsibilities were varied, and included the following:

English Language Arts 10-1, 20-2, 20-1

Career and Life Management (CALM)

Physical Education 10/20/30

Sports Science 30

● Extracurricular Involvement included coaching Men’s Football, Men’s Rugby, Women’s Rugby, and involvement in the school weight training program.

School Division 69, Vancouver Island, British Columbia - Guest Teacher

October 2017 - June 2018

● Began my Master’s of Educational Leadership program

● Was on the Teacher on Call list for SD 69

● Volunteer football and rugby coach at John Barsby Secondary School, in Nanaimo B.C.

Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, Wilcox, Saskatchewan - Teacher

August 2016 - June 2017

● AMCND is a private boarding school located in Wilcox, Saskatchewan. Teaching responsibilities included the following:

English Language Arts and Social Studies 9

Economics 20/30

Drama 10/20/30

Math 9

● Extracurricular involvement included coaching Men’s Football, Men’s Hockey, Women’s Rugby, Men’s JV Basketball, as well as supervision in the school dormitories.

Highwood High School, High River, Alberta - Teacher August 2015- June 2016

● Teaching responsibilities included:

Science 9, Science 14 and Science 24

PE 10/11

Sports Performance 10/20/30

● Extracurricular involvement included coaching Men’s Football, Men’s Basketball, and Women’s rugby.

References

- David Malthouse: Principal, Sunchild First Nation School

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- Kathryn Strilchuk: Assistant Principal, Foothills Composite High School

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- Rona Reid, Assistant Principal, Foothills Composite High School

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- David Malthouse, Principal, Sunchild First Nation School

- 403-***-****

At Crofton House School, we inspire girls to discover and pursue their personal excellence from the first day of junior kindergarten to grade 12 and beyond.

Bound by our belief in the power of all-girls education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students and families. Here, everyone can contributo the strength of our learning environment – including you. The Physical and Health Education Department at Crofton House School is distinguished by extraordinary teachers who provide a collaborative, inquiry-based, and student-centered approach to teaching. As designed by the BC Ministry of Education Physical and Health Education Curriculum, the Crofton House School educational program is designed to “develop educated citizens who have the knowledge, skills, and understandings they need to be safe, active, and healthy citizens throughout their lives.” The teaching facilities are well equipped and offer bright and technology-rich learning environments. This department is seeking an individual to join the teaching staff on a short-term contract. As an experienced, skilled, and innovative teacher, you inspire students and teachers alike. You are a leader in planning, implementing and assessing student learning. You have a deep knowledge of curriculum development and demonstrate an approach to teaching that is reflective of the way in which girls learn. You optimize the resources available to you. You support all learners with diverse strategies and approaches and bring innovative solutions to learning challenges experienced by students. Your classes are student-centred and dynamic. Students, members of your department, colleagues and parents describe you as approachable, available, knowledgeable, genuine and supportive. You are energized by what you do. You understand the importance of parents as partners in their daughter’s education by maintaining open and collaborative relationships with the parent community. As a lifelong learner, you demonstrate a commitment to actively seeking professional development. You participate actively in the life of the school. You will find the school to be a professional learning centre. In addition to spending an engaging day with students who are genuinely interested in learning, thinking and playing, teachers are provided with dedicated work time as part of their daily schedule to plan and work collaboratively with others and to stay current in their field.

Responsibilities:

● Bring a student-centred, inquiry-based and collaborative approach to the delivery of the B.C. curriculum of Physical and Health Education

● Support the growth and development of individual learners through the delivery of the Crofton House School Ivy and Advisory program

● Build relationships with teachers and staff across the school community

● Engage in the Teacher Professional Growth Plan

● Be an active and positive participant in the co-curricular program specifically by sharing your love of sport in coaching athletic teams Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience:

● Essential: B.C. Ministry of Education Certificate or Independent School Certification qualification criteria

● Relevant university qualifications, preferably at the graduate level (e.g. Bachelor of Education plus Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, or equivalent)

● Experience teaching Physical and Health Education

● Experience teaching Outdoor Education and Fitness and Conditioning courses, an asset

● Experience in an independent school, an asset

● A comprehensive understanding of current educational practices outlined in the BC Ministry of Education documents

● Knowledge of PHE specific pedagogy such as “Teaching Game for Understanding”

● Demonstrable awareness of effective teaching practices for girls and young women

● Collaborative and energetic with a passion for teaching

● Committed to the craft of teaching, best practices, and standards of professional practice

● Strong interpersonal, organizational, time-management and communication skills

● A commitment to continued professional development and growth

● Energy, commitment and a readiness to participate in the co-curricular

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