Mary Birkner

1774 Francois Rd
Windsor, Ontario N8Y4M2
519-996-8718 or birknermary@gmail.com
PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING
I believe that every student can be successful if given the opportunity to do so. I believe in differentiated
instruction seeing as each student learns differently and thrives in different aspects of education. As an
educator, it is my job to implement different pedagogical methods so that I am able to reach and connect with
as many students as possible. The most fulfilling and gratifying aspect of teaching is when I see that spark of
understanding in a students eye. To see that excitement in more than one student would be both humbling
and rewarding.
EDUCATION
2014 Present

Bachelor of Education Windsor University

Faculty of Education, Intermediate/Senior (Health and Physical Education and
Biology)

2010 2014

Bachelor of Human Kinetics University of Windsor

Honours Movement Science

2006 2010

Walkerville Collegiate Institute

PRACTICE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

October 2014 Teacher Candidate
Greater Essex County District School Board, Belle River District High School
Associate: Ms. Kristy Kassian
Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 11 and Grade 12
December 2014

Teacher Candidate
Greater Essex County District School Board, General Amherst High School
Associate: Ms. Sharon Donoso
Science, Grade 9 Applied, Grade 10 Academic

February 2015

Teacher Candidate
Greater Essex County District School Board, Walkerville Collegiate Institute
Associate: Ms. Kim Baker
Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 9, Grade 10, and Grade 11

April 2015

Teacher Candidate
Greater Essex County District School Board, Walkerville Collegiate Institute
Associate: Ms. Christine Hickey
Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 9
Careers, Grade 10
Exercise Science, Grade 12

TEACHING-RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

April 2015 - Present

Assistant Track and Field Coach

Walkerville Collegiate Institute
Assisting the students (Grades 9-12) with track and field
practices and events

November 2014 - February 2015

Assistant Volleyball Coach

Walkerville Collegiate Institute
Assisted coaching the Senior Girls Volleyball team
Led organized practices throughout the season and
supported the team during games

September 2014

Assistant Soccer Coach

Coronation Public School
Assisted students (Grades 6-8) with soccer practices and
games
Led organized practices and taught basic, fundamental
soccer skills

May 2011 August 2011

Youth Soccer Coach

Windsor Soccer Club, Windsor, Ontario
Assisted youth girls from the ages of 16-18 with their
basic soccer skills
Led organized practices and assisted coaching games

September 2009 June 2010

Best Buddy Program

Walkerville Collegiate Institutes
Spent time with students with special needs on multiple
occasions
Ran the recycling program with the students to help
them with their basic life skills

SKILLS

Dedicated
Organized
Energetic
Personable/Approachable
Lesson Planning

REFERENCES
Mr. Kevin Lock, Visual Arts Teacher and Volleyball Coach at Walkerville Collegiate Institute
Phone: 519-551-0536 or 519-252-6514
Ms. Kim Baker, Physical Education Teacher at Walkerville Collegiate Institute
Phone: 519-252-6514

Ms. Kristy Kassian, Physical Education Teacher at Belle River District High School
Phone: 519-728-1212