Tiffany Adams

PO Box 475
Lytton, BC, V0K1Z0
T 250-455-2409
C 250-457-0298
tiffany.adams16@hotmail.com

E D U C AT I O N
THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY, KAMLOOPS, BC!
Bachelor of Elementary Education-PE Specialized,
Graduation June 2015

2008 - 2015

ASHCROFT SECONDARY SCHOOL, ASHCROFT, BC!

Grade 10, 11 & 12

2006 - 2008

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (PRACTICA)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Kindergarten)

2015

Taught 100% for 5 consecutive weeks (all subject areas)

Planned/executed a field trip to the Qwemetsin Health Society, as well as implemented other field trips
previously planned by my Teacher Mentor

Helped with intermediate homework club 4 days per week

Demonstrated the ability to effectively assess student progress using a variety of methods
Demonstrated effective classroom/behaviour management techniques
Formed positive relationships with students, staff, the L.A.R.T., C.E.A.s, T.T.O.C.s, families

Demonstrated the ability to integrate subjects

Independently wrote detailed report cards for 5 students of varying abilities
Dallas Elementary (Grade 3)

2014

Taught a mini Math unit (3-D Shapes)

Taught a mini Science unit (Living things)
Skelep School of Excellence (Grade 7)

2013

Taught Language Arts lessons (Poetry)

South Kamloops Secondary School (Grade 8-12)

2013

Lead various Physical Education lessons

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Kumsheen Rafting Resort, Lytton, BC

2014

Server
Part time/evening waitress position at a local restaurant.
Nzenman Child Care Services, Lytton, BC
Support Worker
Providing guidance and support for local youth.

2014

Nzenman Child Care Services, Lytton, BC

Child Care Assistant
Providing child minding from toddler to school aged children.

2013-2014

Kumsheen Rafting Resort, Lytton, BC

2010-2013

Office Staff
Take and process email and phone reservations, processing payments, check guests in and out, handle
phone, email and fax inquiries. Sell retail merchandise and snacks. Keep rafting records up to date.
Stein Valley Nlakapamux School, Lytton, BC
2009
Teachers Assistant
Assigned to a specific student with learning disabilities for one on one academic help in a variety of
different subjects.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Operation Education, Kamloops, BC! !
!
!
!
!
2013-2015
At TRU, worked with an on campus club consisting of Bachelor of Education Teacher Candidates (&
alumni) who support the cause of improving living conditions of citizens in Nicaragua (in conjunction
with Kamloops Fire Dept.)
Skelep School of Excellence, Kamloops, BC! !

2014

Helping in various primary classrooms. Working 1 on 1 with students in language arts and math.
ShchEma-mee.tkt Youth Soccer, Lytton, BC! !
!
!
!
!
2013
As a volunteer coach, activities included running warm up and cool down exercises, organizing drills,
organizing games and teaching the students the basic fundamental skills of soccer.
TRU TRUStart Program, Kamloops, BC!

2013

This program facilitates First Nations grade 12 students the opportunity to experience university and obtain credits
in the first year education courses of english, math and biology. My role was to facilitate workshops that aided in
their year 1 english course, and be available for mentorship to the students.
Thompson Region Volleyball Club - Atomic Volleyball, Kamloops, BC

2013

Activities included supporting the head coach with demonstrations, running drills and leading the
students in warm up and cool down exercises. Children were in grades 4 6.
Cariboo-Mainline Regional Science Fair, Kamloops, BC

2012-2013

Project judge for the regional science fair held at Thompson Rivers University
Stein Valley Nlakapamux School, Lytton, BC! !
!
!
!
2011-2012
Helping in the Kindergarten & Grade 1 class, with school work, daily class activities and supervision.
Lytton Elementary School, Lytton, BC!!
!
!
!
!
!
2011
Aiding the teacher at Camp boost, children aged 4 to 6, in the daily activities, supervision and games.

A WA R D S A N D C E R T I F I C A T E S

Cross Country Marathon Award - Thompson Rivers University

2015

Alvin and Lydia Grunert Scholarship Nominee - Thompson Rivers University

2015

Deans List Fall Semester - Thompson Rivers University

2014

Post Secondary Endowment Fund Award - All Nations Trust Company

2014

Chief Joe Mathias Aboriginal Scholarship

2014

Scholar Athlete - Thompson Rivers University

2014

Alvin and Lydia Grunert Scholarship Nominee - Thompson Rivers University

2014

Deans List Winter Semester - Thompson Rivers University

2014

Aboriginal Teacher Education Award - Victoria Foundation

2013

Post Secondary Education Award - Indspire

2013

Deans List Fall Semester - Thompson Rivers University

2013

Archie McLaughlin Memorial Award Thompson Rivers University

2012

Deans List Fall Semester - Thompson Rivers University

2012

P R O F E S S I O NA L D E V E L O P M E N T

Jann Derrick - The Circle and the Square: Indigenous Worldview, TRU

2015

Jann Derrick - Multi Generational Effects of Residential School Trauma, TRU

2015

Indian Residential School Survivors Society, SD #58

2015

Developing Physical Literacy, SD #73

2014

Adrianne Gear - Writing Power Workshop, SD #73

2014

P E R S O NA L I N T E R E S T S

Athletics (Wolf Pack - Cross Country Running, Cheerleading, High School - Basketball, Volleyball,
Soccer, Hockey, Figure Skating)

First Nations Culture (Fancy Shawl/Jingle Dress/Traditional Dancer, First Nations Drum Group,
First Nations Dance Teacher)

REFERENCES
Carol McGill
Teacher
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Kamloops BC
carol.mcgill@olphschool.ca
(P) 250.376.2343
Christopher Yuen
Principal
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Kamloops BC
christopher.yuen@olphschool.ca
(P) 250.376.2343
Nancy Palson
Teacher
South Sahali Elementary School, Kamloops BC
npalson@sd73.bc.ca
(P) 250.314.9994
Ginny Ratsoy
Professor
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops BC
gratsoy@tru.ca
(P) 250.828.5238