Connor Joseph

49 Summerfield Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G 2B2

Telephone: (204) 430-2394, connorwjoseph@gmail.com
Full Portfolio Available at: connorjoseph.weebly.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong communication and organizational skills

Good team player, friendly and co-operative
Experience working with adults and children in leadership role

Positive

Responsible

Confident

COMMUNICATION/ INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Excellent team worker, known for being co-operative and supportive to

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Respected and maintained confidentiality
Followed direction and completed tasks assigned
RELEVANT WORK AND VOLUNTEER HISTORY

Respite Worker June 2014 - Present

As a respite worker, I work with a boy who has autism and a traumatic
brain injury in a home where the parents have fostered four children
diagnosed with FASD. My job is to ensure his safety and well being
while providing him with a relatable friend. I always strive to help him
overcome the difficulties he encounters by negotiating my role as both
his companion and an authority figure.
Gilbert Park Youth Leader with Norwest Coop June 2013 - August 2013
As a youth leader, I worked with children between the ages of 12-17
and taught them how to run their own cooperative, the Amazing
Gilbert Park Youth Coop. We encountered several challenges and had
important conversations about the importance of making positive
contributions to the community.
Basketball and Baseball Coach April 2011 Present
As a basketball and baseball coach, I work with youth between the
ages of 9 and 17. I teach the athletes the fundamental skills of the
sports while implicitly and explicitly providing athletes with lessons on
hard work, intrinsic motivation, and a passion for sport.
CanU Academy Leader January 2015- March 2015

As a CanU Academy Leader, I helped design and implement a six week

program for grade five students focused on reading and story writing. I
created songs, reading activities, and creative exercises to help foster
the students love of reading.
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES

Transcona Collegiate Institute September 2015 April 2016

At Transcona Collegiate, I planned and taught units in each of my three
classes. I increased my independence in the classroom. During the fall
practicum block, I implemented diferentiated assignments and
focused on developing a constructivist teaching style that placed me in
the role of facilitator.
Miles Macdonell Collegiate September 2014 April 2015
At Miles Macdonell, I planned and taught short units in each of my
three classes each semester. I created a variety of lessons and focused
on building meaningful relationships with my students, taking
advantage of the mentorship role of my cooperating teachers.
EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education at University of Manitoba (in progress)

Completed Bachelor of Arts with Distinction at University of Manitoba
(History and English Double Major)
High School Diploma at River East Collegiate
ACHIEVEMENTS AND OTHER INTERESTS

Dean's Honour Roll 2013 Present

Acapella Singer and Group Director 2011 Present
Winnipeg Fringe Festival Writer/Performer 2013
University 1 Honour Roll 2012
Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival Competitor 2011

REFERENCES
Gord Fritzsche Cooperating Teacher at Miles Macdonell Collegiate
Work: 204-667-1103
Email: gfritzsche@retsd.mb.ca
Greg Kostyra Faculty Advisor
Work: (204) 668-2541
Cell: (204) 918-2998
Email: Gregory.Kostyra@umanitoba.ca
Kelly Fewer Cooperating Teacher at Transcona Collegiate
Work: (204) 661-4200 Ext. 4902
Email: kfewer@retsd.mb.ca
Karynne Nekwinda Respite Employer
Work: (204) 294-0689
Home: (204) 334-1081