January-April, 2025
Mentor Teacher: Nancy Baines, Grade 1
My final practicum experienced deeply impacted me as a teacher. Some of my duties during this practicum included;
Teaching 100% of my Mentor Teacher's work load for 5 weeks.
Communicating directly with parents regarding student work, behaviour, and academic level.
Helping to run the Orff ensemble club, and supporting their performance.
September-December 2023
Mentor Teacher: Victoria Jacobson, Grade 2
It was such a pleasure being in a grade two classroom at Olympic Heights School. This experience really helped shape who I am as a teacher, and allowed me to build my confidence in the classroom. Some notable experiences I had during my third year practicum are as follows;
Planned, facilitated, and assessed multiple learning activities, including multiple integrated lessons.
Used the UFLI scope and sequence to provide literacy support.
Created and maintained trusting relationships with students.
September 2022-March 2023
Mentor Teacher: April Coulthard, Grade 4
Developed and facilitated multiple lesson plans for the whole class.
Literacy tutoring 1:1 with a student.
Worked individually with students as needed.
October 2021-April 2022
Mentor Teacher: Graham Selwood, Grades 5-8 HPED
Developed and facilitated multiple lesson plans.
Created grade 5-8 dance unit with the assistance of mentor teacher.
Worked individually with students as needed.