Resume of

Tonia Larson-Gagn, B. Ed.

Email: tonia.larson-gagne@sd71.bc.ca
or tonia.larson-gagne@sd72.bc.ca
OBJECTIVE
To secure a Teaching Position.
HIGHLIGHTS

Bachelor of Education Degree

Familiarity in working with diverse youths
Experienced with Aboriginal Education
Programs K-12
Involved with Student Services positions
Implemented Individual Education Plans

Successfully engaged students in a variety

of teaching styles
Experienced Teacher on Call Grades K-10,
Aboriginal Education & English Language
Learner
District Itinerant

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Language & Aboriginal Cultural District Teacher Campbell River, BC
School District #72

English Language Learner & English as a Second Dialect Teacher/Assessment

Grades 6-8 Electives: First Nations Studies and First Nations Art

Itinerant Curriculum Cultural Support Teacher

January - March
2016

Aboriginal Education Transitional Teacher

Comox Valley, BC
April - June
Itinerant Aboriginal Teacher
2015
School District #71

Transition students from Pre K to K (Welcome to Kindergarten)

Elementary to Middle/Secondary Schools: Create information students sheets, self-reflective

graphic organizers/assessment and schedule 95 students transitioning

Itinerant Curriculum Cultural Support Teacher

Teacher On Call K-12
Presently
School District #71
Comox Valley, BC
School District #72
Campbell River, BC

Fulltime TTOC experience in General Studies K-8, plus Aboriginal Education Cultural Teaching,
Aboriginal K/1, Visual Arts 7, Humanities 9/10, First Peoples 10, Drama 9 and Intermediate
Montessori
Tutoring Teacher
Comox Valley, BC

English Language Learners (Korean, Taiwan, Japanese, Chinese)

Academic Support and Provincial Exam Preparation

2014 - Presently

Grade 4 Practicum Teacher (VIU Year 5)

Courtenay, BC
Huband Park Elementary w/Mrs. Kari Nye & Mrs. Ellie Grant
12 week Teaching Practicum Included:

2013 - 2014

6 week 50% teaching load

2 week 75% teaching load
4 week 100% teaching load

Assessment Practicum with Sponsor Teacher Susan Leslie Included:

Sept-Dec 2014: Develop, teach & assess numeracy with Aboriginal K/1 classroom

Grade 6/7 Practicum Teacher (VIU Year 4)

Courtenay, BC
Valley View Elementary w/Mr. Andrew Ferneyhough
11 week Teaching Practicum included:

6 weeks at 50% teaching load

2 weeks at 75% teaching load
3 weeks at 100% teaching load

2012 - 2013

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Aboriginal Support Worker

Comox Valley, BC
2002 2014
Aboriginal Education Program Services, School District #71

Students of Aboriginal descent liaison/support with academics, family, personal, grad/university

transition, cultural, youth leadership, behaviour, and English as a second dialect.

School Community coordinator for school wide cultural projects, Aboriginal content integrated
into BC Curriculum, and cultural presentations.
Positions held:

M. Isfeld Secondary (ASW)

Highland Secondary (ASW)
Aspen Park El. (ASW)
Brooklyn El. (AEA)
Comox El. (AEA)
Huband Park El. (AEA)

Education Assistant/Resource Aide

Student Services, School District #71
Substitute positions:

Airport El. (Numeracy Intervention)

Cumberland Jr./El.(Home Support Worker)
Valley View El. (Early Literacy)
District Aboriginal Education (Itinerant
Behaviour Aide)

Comox Valley, BC

2000 2003

K-12 EA/Resource Aide/Alternative Education Programs

RELEVANT SKILLS
Instructional
Developed literacy for groups and individuals to use with scientific method (Sound/Light), Reader
Theatre (Fraction/Decimal Language), Poetry, Reading Goals and Personal Reflective Journals
Planned and taught a variety of integrated themes for Grade Kindergarten/One (Little Buddies),
Grade Two, Grade Four, Grade Six, and Grade Seven
Created lessons following the BC Prescribed Learning Outcomes with a good understanding of
student development
Routinely, considered students through prior knowledge, formative and summative assessment
in order to direct instruction and decisions about class management
Used a variety of instructional strategies to engage students and meet diverse learning needs
Classroom Management Skills
Valued and aware of individual needs: daily visual schedules, ownership, desk placement
Skilled communicator: genuine, approachable with personal connections
Clear intentions, thoughtful feedback and evidence of learning shared with students
Explored the use of student/peer assessment and co-developed criteria with class
Assessed with Reflective Journals for student progress, instruction and understanding
Adapted tasks for individual learners (Special Needs, ELL, IEP)
Established and maintained classroom routines
Planning Skills
Created and led Global Art Exchange with Taiwan school
Included District Learning Resources, Community Programs, and District Resource Persons (Ab
Ed, Biologist) within lesson planning
Strong knowledge of Diagnostic, Formative and Summative Assessment tools
Selected age appropriate learning materials, hands-on projects, and resources for Math, English,
Science, Visual Arts, Career & Health, Physical Education, Drama and Social Studies.
Acquainted with term assessments and report card writing
Integrated Aboriginal content into academic lessons: Math, Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts
Familiar with Aboriginal K/1: Routines, Early Literacy, and Numeracy lessons with assessment
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Welcomed parental support/communication through letters, email and class blog
Supported teachers in a variety of projects (Huband Park Environmental Club, Math Lunch Group)
Collaborated with teachers in other grade levels for peer/buddy support and lesson ideas
Extensive experience working with Aboriginal Students, families and communities
Involved with School Base Team, Student Service and parent/student conferences
Skilled with managing Homework Clubs, small groups, literacy groups, tutoring
Experienced in coordinating school-wide Aboriginal cultural projects
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EDUCATION
Degree/Diploma
SETS Post Degree
Bachelor of Education
University Transfer Education
First Nations Support Worker
Educator Assistant Certificate
University Transfer Education

Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC
North Island College, Courtenay, BC
Camosun College, Victoria, BC
Malsapina College, Cowichan, BC
Camosun College, Victoria, BC

Courses
Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder
IndEdu200: Reconciliation through Indigenous

School District 71
University of British Columbia

Education

School of Social Work

Currently
2014
2011
2000
1995
1991

Oct-Dec 2015
Jan-Feb 2015

University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

2000

DEGREE, DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES Snapshot

Bachelor of Education
Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Food Safe I & II

First Nations Support Worker

Roots of Empathy
Serve It Right

Educator Assistant
Kids Can Move

TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE
Kurzweil
Edu-Blog
D2Learn

Weebly
Success Maker
SmartBoards

Photo Story 3
Excel 2010
Google Drive

Toon-Doo
Power Point
SketchUp

WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES & SESSIONS

Spirals of Inquiry Assessment For Learning w/ J. Halbert & L. Kase (2016)

School District Professional Developments (2015):

Using New Math Curricular

Competences through Inquiry
Assessing & Teaching Reading
Comprehension

Successful Learners Framework for

21st Century
Fitcamp for Kids
SketchUp 8

Worries & Woes: Anxiety in

Children
The Adolescent Brain

Suicide Prevention
Finding the Hope

LGBTQ Social Justice

Weaving Together Rich Learning

Experiences
Social Justice in Classroom

Why Focus on Instruction w/ Barrie Bennett (2014)

Math Hands-On Exploration w/ Selina Millar
UVic EdTalks Conference 2013:

Moving from Coping to Cooperation

w/ Barrie Bennett SD72

Learning Engagement w/ Sandra Herbst (2014)

POPARD w/ Terri Morrison
POPFASD Training w/ Stacey Wakabayashi
F.O.R.C.E Webinars & Sessions 2014 SD72

School District Professional Developments (2013/2014):

Successful Learner Traits SD71

An Inquiry Approach Using
Technology SD71

Core French
Classroom Management for TTOCS

BCTF @ VIU:

Introduction to WITS
SMARTLearning
Anxiety Disorders w/ Dr. Brulot

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WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, SESSIONScontinued

FNESC Conferences 2009/2011:

Keynote Speakers: Richard Wigwam & Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond

Jump Math

Reading and Writing Supports

Mtis

English as a Second Dialect

Early Literacy

Nature & Science

Aboriginal Content with Curriculum

The Leader in Me: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Steven Covey for Schools)
Virtue Project
CUPE Professional Development Workshops since 2002:

Autism
CPI Training
First Aide,
PhotoStory
Ethnobotany
Power of Ten

Oral Storytelling
Literacy Circle with Aboriginal
Authors
.and various other courses to support
students needs

VOLUNTEER & FACILITATOR EXPERIENCE

Walk with Our Sisters

Destination Imagination: Volunteer 2014

& Team Manager 2015

Gemini School of Dance: Backstage

Volunteer
Comox Valley Karate Club: Set Up & Sales Volunteer

Comox Valley United Soccer:

Scorekeeper Volunteer
Roots of Empathy Program Facilitator
Nobodys Perfect Program Facilitator

INTERESTS

International Host Parent (2007-current)

Gardening
Sewing
Cooking

Woodwork
Camping
Canoeing

PAST EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

First Nation Support Worker Practicums (6 wks each): Tsawout First Nation (Mental Health &
Family Services) and SD71 Ab. Ed. Program Asst./Researcher
Hospitality and Food Service Management
Kitchen Designer w/ CAD Programs

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