JULIA VANDEZANDE

123 Midland Pl SE Calgary T2X 1N1

(403) 862-8652 | vandezande.julia@gmail.com
Online Portfolio: jvandezande.weebly.com (password: sciencelab)

Julia has proven herself to be very assertive, poised, flexible, humorous, and easy-going while maintaining a highly
effective learning environment. She is highly attentive to and responsive to the multi-dimensional nature of the
adolescent learner. Julia has shown herself to be an exceptional teacher, standing on the beginning of a most
promising career.
Kel Connelly, Principal, Vincent Massey School

EDUCATION
2013 - 2014

University of Lethbridge: Education

Major: Science, Minor: CTS Community Health Focus
Anticipated date of graduation: December 2014

2006 - 2010

University of Alberta - First class academic standing

BSc Double Major: Biological Science and Earth & Atmospheric Science

Jan - May 2008

University of Jyvskyl, Finland: Biological Science

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sept Dec 2014

PSIII Practicum (4 months)

Vincent Massey Junior High School (SW Calgary)
Grade 7 science
Head coach of grade 8 boys volleyball team
o Won first place at division championships
Ran homework hotel after school and at lunch
Integrated technology and hands on learning in science
Modified lessons for ELL and literacy students
Effectively ran parent teacher interviews and prepared report cards
Planned and implemented Response to Intervention sessions
Field trip leader for:
o Bridges tour downtown Calgary (grade 7)
o Glaciation trip (grade 8)

Mar Apr 2014

PSII Practicum (6 weeks)

Terry Fox Junior High School (NE Calgary)
Grade 7 science
Grade 7, 8, 9 outdoor and environmental education
Grade 8 literacy
Field trip supervisor for:
o Three day overnight camp (grade 8)
o Cross country skiing trip (grade 9)
o Indoor rock climbing (grades 7, 8, 9)
o Science centre (grade 7)

Nov Dec 2013

PSI Practicum (5 weeks)

Arrowwood Community School (Arrowwood)
Grade 1 math and grade 1/2 split gym class

WORK EXPERIENCE
2011 2013

Stantec Consulting
Environmental Planner
Assistant Project Manager and Hearing Support
Coordinating communication between up to 24 environmental disciplines and the client
Hearing preparation, document review, field work planning and safety

Jan March 2011 Canadian Forest Service

Knowledge Exchange Support
Technical writing for federal web pages and a scientific paper
May Aug 2010

Nature Conservancy of Canada

Summer conservation intern
Collecting data on wildlife, native and invasive plant species, land use and disturbances
Recommend stewardship and management actions
Communication with landowners, GPS mapping

May Aug 2009 University of Alberta

Field research assistant
Vegetation transects, data input, insect handling, GPS mapping

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2011 2012

Alberta Society of Professional Biologists Conference Committee

Developed program and invited speakers to conference
Coordination of volunteers and conference logistics

Sept Apr 2010 Science Mentor Representative

Ambassador for the University of Alberta Faculty of Science
2010 2011

EcoHouse Resident
Sustainable living initiative at the University of Alberta

2008 2010

University of Alberta Outdoors Club Executive

Trips Director and Trip Leader
Planning and leading backcountry trips, including route planning and safety
Organizing meals, transportation, and accommodation
Advising trip leaders and making monthly schedules
Promotions and administration for a club of 600+ members

2010

Environmental Coordination Office of Students Volunteer

2009

Study Abroad Referral System Volunteer

Provide information and advice to students interested in studying abroad

CERTIFICATIONS

Defensive Driving certificate

Standard First Aid: Level C CPR and AED
WHMIS

AREAS OF INTEREST

Coaching and playing volleyball

Photography, art and crafting projects
Outdoor activities: hiking, camping, crosscountry skiing
Cooking and baking
Reading