Curriculum Vitae

Education

Masters of Mathematics (September 2020)

University of Waterloo

Masters of Educational Administration (September 2012)

University Of Saskatchewan

Bachelor of Education (April 2008)

University Of Regina: Major – Chemistry, Minor – Mathematics

Bachelor of Science (April 2006)

University Of Regina: Major – Mathematics, Minor – Chemistry

Teaching Experience

Great Plains College, Swift Current (2019 - Present)

Business Mathematics Instructor - Financial Mathematics

University of Saskatchewan (2020)

Calculus I (Math 110)

University of Regina (2021)

Applied Calculus I (Math 103)

Herbert School, Chinook School Division (2008 - Present)

Calculus / Pre-Calculus / Foundations 30

Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 10, 20, & 30

Chemistry / Physics / Biology 20/30

Grades 5-10 Sciences

Welding & Construction 10, 20, & 30

PAA 7-12

Grades K-9 Physical Education

Professional Development

1. Co-op Teacher for University of Regina Internship Program (2017 & 2020)

2. Google Certified Educator Level 1 (2017)

3. National Coach Certification Program (basketball) - Learn To Train "Certified" (2016)

4. Sport/Athletic Taping (2016)

5. Chemistry 30 Departmental Exam Developer (2016)

6. Digital Probeware Pilot Project (2016)

7. Pre-Calculus 30 Departmental Item Developer (2015)

8. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEMfest) Delegate (2015)

9. Chemistry Accreditation (2014)

10. Mathematics Accreditation (2014)

11. Staff Facilitator for Chinook School Division Initiative “Learning for All” (2014)

12. Pilot teacher for senior science curriculums (science 10, physical science 20) (2014)

13. Saskatchewan Principals’ Short Course (2013)

14. Collaborative Problem Solving (2012)

15. Saskatchewan Principals’ Short Course (2012)

16. Student Leadership Conference (2009 – 2013)

17. Pilot teacher for new middle years science curriculums (sciences 6 - 9) (2011)

18. Assessment For, Of, and As Learning Workshop (2010)

19. Professional Learning Community Workshop (2009)

20. Project “CRISS” Training level 1 (2008)

Extra-Curricular Involvement

1. Coach - Boys 1A Basketball (2016-2021) Herbert School

2. Coach - Girls 1A Soccer (2015-2021) Herbert School

3. Coach - Boys 1A Soccer (2017-2021) Herbert School (Regional Champ - 2018 & 2019)

4. Assistant Coach - Boys 1A Basketball (Provincial Silver) (2015) Herbert School

5. Assistant Coach - Girls 2A Soccer (Regional Champ) (2013 -2014) Herbert School

6. Assistant Coach - Senior Girls 1A Basketball (2011 - 2015) Herbert School

7. Coach - College (ACAL) Boys Basketball (2012) Great Plains College

8. Coach - College (ACAL) Girls Basketball (2011) Great Plains College

9. Coach - High School Ultimate Frisbee (2010 - 2011) Herbert School

10. Coach - Junior Girls Basketball (2009 - 2011) Herbert School

11. Coach - Senior Boys Volleyball (2009 - 2010) Herbert School

12. Coach - High School Ultimate Frisbee (2009) Winston Knoll Collegiate (Regina)

13. Assistant Coach - Boys Baseball (2009) Winston Knoll Collegiate (Regina)

14. Assistant Coach - Girls Junior Varsity Basketball (Senior Provincial 5A Champions) (2008) Winston Knoll Collegiate (Regina)

15. Assistant Coach - Boys Soccer (2008) Winston Knoll Collegiate (Regina)

16. Assistant Coach - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball (Senior Provincial 4A Champions) (2002 - 2004) - Robert Usher Collegiate (Regina)

17. Coach - Elementary Boys Basketball (2001) Ruth Pawson Elementary (Regina)

18. Coach - RCBA Basketball (Regina) (2002)

Other

1. School and Regional Science Fair coordinator (6 regional winning projects that represented

2. Herbert School at nationals)

3. CEMC Math Competition Coordinator

4. Gym Rat coordinator (ages 12 and up)

5. Student Representative Council coordinator

Technology-Related Experience and Skills

1. Extensive knowledge of productivity software including various versions of spreadsheet, presentation, word processor, publication, web design, image editing, and video editing software.

2. Extensive knowledge of Desmos (online graphing calculator)

3. Fundamental knowledge of GeoGebra (dynamic mathematics software)

4. Fundamental knowledge of LaTeX (document preparation system)

5. Basic knowledge of Maple (Symbolic and numeric computing environment)

6. Experienced with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems

7. Fundamental knowledge of mobile operating systems (Android and iOS)

8. Extensive knowledge of interactive whiteboard hardware and software (Smartboard)

9. Extensive knowledge of computer hardware installation, design, and maintenance

10. Experienced with distance learning technologies (Google Classroom, Moodle, and Blackboard)

11. Basic knowledge of programming (HTML, C++, Python, Arduino, Racket)

Other Leadership Experience

1. Science department Lead

2. Math department Lead

3. Herbert School professional learning community

4. School technology consultant

5. School audio and visual advisor

6. Manager / Coach for the Dunning League (Southwest Saskatchewan men’s baseball)

Current Leadership Practices

1. Mindful Leadership (Phil Jackson)

- Focuses on building leaders at all levels.

2. Servant Leadership (Robert K. Greenleaf)

- Focuses on how the leader helps to develop skills in their followers.

3. Instructional Leadership

- As a teacher I try to offer the highest education that I can for each student, every day.

4. Hoshin Kanri

- Each person is the expert in their own job.

General Skills

1. Excellent Leadership, collaboration, and team-building skills

2. Excellent public speaking ability

3. Excellent written communication skills

4. Excellent research and reporting skills

5. Strong desire to continually learn and improve

Current Areas of Interest

1. Inquiry based learning

2. Project based learning

3. Enrichment

4. Teacher mentorship

5. Classroom differentiation

6. Assessment

7. Student intervention

Goals

Career

1. Continue to improve in my instructional strategies, intervention with students, and role modelling life-long learning.

2. Be an advocate for change and improvement within the public school system.

Classroom/School

1. Create a classroom environment where everyone feels that they can contribute something.

2. Offer concrete, high expectations for each individual student.

3. Teach and motivate with contagious positive energy for both students and colleagues.

Life

1. Leave a legacy, be a part of, or lead something great. I would like to be on the cutting edge of instructional strategies and bring education into the 21st century.