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Main Background
Main Background
Hello! My full name is Rebekah Waldron. I’m an island girl from the Caribbean, who moved to Canada when I was 1 year old. I originally started school in the Caribbean but eventually moved back to Canada with my family, where I am finishing my education.
Moving to Canada is one of the main influences that contributed to my wanting to be a teacher. During the times of my schooling in the Caribbean, it was still acceptable for staff to hit children with a belt as a disciplinary action. This made me very timid, and I kept to myself a lot as to not get in trouble. After moving to Canada I learned that the way of teaching and learning was something I was not used to but something I was glad to now experience. My teachers helped me come out of my shell and helped improve my learning. My early childhood teachers were some of my favourite people I knew when I was younger because they were people I could talk to and look up to without fear of being turned down or hurt.
Why The Interest In Teaching?
Why The Interest In Teaching?
Growing up throughout school the main question a teacher would ask a student during class was “what do you want to be when you grow up?" My answer was always a simple one that stated “I want to be a teacher!”
Learning was always something that I was interested in due to the fact I read a lot and always tried to stay on top of my work. When I went to school in the Caribbean their style of hard teaching made me not as pensive towards my learning because it was very advanced compared to the Canadian curriculum, but with the switch to Alberta's teaching quality, I had a more focused pace of learning that tailored towards my needs specifically. I wanted to help others enjoy learning as I now did. My teachers were always a great influence on my life decisions and the way I shaped the path of my future. My early childhood teachers were some of my favourite people I knew when I was younger because they were people I could talk to and look up to. As I grew older I started taking a liking to Science and decided that no matter what grade I would teach or where I would teach, becoming a teacher in a field of some sort of science is what I wanted to do.
Who I am Now :)
Who I am Now :)
As I near the end of my B.Ed program, I’ve developed a strong appreciation for the dedication, collaboration, and planning that educators and school communities put into shaping meaningful learning experiences. My journey has deepened my commitment to building inclusive, student-centered classrooms where every learner feels seen, valued, and supported.
In 2022, I took a year off and worked as a Teaching/Therapeutic Assistant with Providence, where I supported students with learning codes 42, 44, 47, and 48 in both daycare and school settings. That experience gave me a deeper understanding of individualized instruction, differentiation, and how collaboration with specialists plays a key role in supporting diverse learning needs.
Since then, I’ve continued to expand my teaching experience across a variety of settings. In 2024, I taught ESL to adult learners at OCHFA, where I created lessons that met a wide range of language levels and backgrounds while prioritizing culturally responsive practices. I also worked as a tutor with EduLearn Canada, supporting students in Grades 1 to 8 through targeted literacy and numeracy interventions. My Grade 4 and Grade 4/5 practicums allowed me to take on full teaching responsibilities. I designed and delivered engaging lessons, integrated cross-curricular learning, used Indigenous perspectives, and incorporated technology and gaming to foster engagement and differentiation.
Outside the classroom, my interests continue to shape the way I teach. I’ve always enjoyed sports, music, and reading. Growing up, I joined school sports teams and participated in band, where I learned to play several different instruments. These creative and active hobbies help me stay flexible and engaged, and influence how I connect with students by bringing energy, creativity, and a love of learning into everything I do.
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