Curriculum Consultant for Indigenous Education & Treaty Education
South East Cornerstone Public School Division (September 2019 – Present)
- Support teachers in teaching about Treaties, Residential Schools, and Indigenous peoples’ historical and contemporary contributions to Canada
- Support teachers to integrate Treaty Education into multiple subject areas
- Develop partnerships with First Nations and Métis Elders, Knowledge Keepers, First Nations schools, and education authorities
- Create opportunities for SECPSD schools to connect and build relationships with First Nations schools
- Build capacity by team teaching, modelling, mentoring, providing resources, and presenting at professional development events
High School Math and Science Teacher
33 Central School, South East Cornerstone Public School Division (October 2018 – June 2019)
- Taught subjects including: Foundations 30, Health Science 20, Environmental Science 20, Workplace & Apprenticeship Math 10, Science 10, Math 9, and Grade 7/8/9 Health, Career Ed, Arts Ed, and PAA
- Supported high school students and monitored their progress in various online courses in collaboration with teachers at Cyber Stone Virtual School
- Participated in Truth and Reconciliation Professional Learning Community
- Co-facilitated the Gay-Straight Alliance Club
Grade 2/3 Teacher
Ruth M. Buck School, Regina Public School Division (January – June 2018)
- Implemented guided reading groups regularly as a part of my balanced literacy program
- Assessed students’ reading levels using Fountas and Pinnell and used data to drive instruction
- Consistently communicated with families regarding student interventions and plans for success
- Taught subject areas including: English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, and Arts Education
Grade 7 Teacher
Ruth M. Buck School, Regina Public School Division (September – December 2017)
- Established consistent balanced literacy routines using an Essential Question framework
- Participated in a Community of Practice focused on Essential Question Unit/Outcome Based Planning to help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Planned for and facilitated student-led conferences
- Planned and facilitated various field trips, including attending Treaty 4 Gathering and participating in the Blanket Exercise on Treaty 4 Grounds
- Taught subject areas including: English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, and Arts Education
Grade 6/7 Teacher
W. F. Ready School, Regina Public School Division (September 2016 – June 2017)
- Participated in professional learning around Saskatchewan Reads, gradual release, balanced literacy and the four instructional approaches
- Acted as a leader within Equity Council, which focused on ways to implement TRC Calls to Action
- Adapted and adjusted planning to provide challenging learning opportunities for all students
- Worked with EAL teacher, LRT, teacher librarian, and principal to further develop instructional skills
- Taught subject areas including: English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, and Arts Education
Grade 5/6 Intern
Centennial School, Regina Public School Division (September – December 2015)
- Co-led parent/teacher interviews with cooperating teacher
- Integrated digital citizenship education through use of a class Twitter account
- Facilitated the “Blanket Exercise,” an experiential activity that helps participants understand the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada
- Worked with the LRT to assess students’ reading levels using Fountas and Pinnell
- Volunteered at open house, cross country running events, and the Christmas Concert
- Collaboratively planned various field trips, including an overnight “camp-in” to the Saskatchewan Science Centre
