Catherine Simoneau

379 Mount Apex Green SE Calgary, Alberta T2Z 3B8 Catherinesimoneau83@gmail.com (403) 850-3517 Education Bachelor of Education from Werkland School of Education (2012-Present) Bachelor of Arts: English (Mount Royal University) Cumulative GPA: 3.9 Certification Interim Professional Teaching Certificate (reference # 636718) First Aid Acquired Skills Effective communication skills: clear and concise discussions, an eagerness to collaborate, and listening carefully creates environments of respect and guided learning. True teacher presence: generosity in presence cultivates a real learning experience for students because it creates environments if compassion, safety, and encouragement. Risk Taking: Trying new teaching and learning methods leads by example and shows students that they are in a safe environment where they too can take risks. Teaching Experience Student teaching: Centennial High School. 10-4 English Language Arts, 20-1 Creative Writing

Developed and taught lesson plans Implemented units in a classroom setting Taught 18-24 students with a range of reading levels Observed and assisted classroom teacher Observed and assisted students Developed lesson plans and taught said lesson plans

Student Teaching: Strathmore High School. 20-2 English Language Arts Taught 20-24 English Language arts (20-2) students Supported partner teacher is two 30-2 English Language Arts classes Established and implemented lesson plans Fashioned comprehension questions, in class essay guiding questions, literary card summative assessment assignment.

Work Experience Private Tutor for English, Social Studies, Math, and Science (Self Employed: Calgary, Alberta) Encourage critical thinking, and reflective thinking skills successfully through excellent communication and understanding of different ways of knowing and learning in students.

Marks Work Warehouse (2012-2014) (Key Holder: Calgary, Alberta) Acted as a shift leader who opened and closed the store, performed cash duties, break schedules, zoning of staff, training, and created technical writing documents for training purposes.

Alphabetter Landscaping (2001-2008) (Foreperson: Calgary, Alberta and Sydney, Australia) Acted as a bobcat/skid steer operator as well as foreperson while, planning and implementing daily procedures for the landscaping of show homes and lottery home, directed and trained crew, break schedules, and participated in safety procedure training.

Volunteer Work Prince of Wale Elementary (2011) (grade 3 class) Personally worked with small groups of 5-7 students in reading and writing lessons, morning, recess, and lunch supervision, assessed reading levels with all students, and team planned with teacher to create effective lessons that spoke to learner diversity.

The Mustard Seed (2013-current) I often serve breakfast or lunch at the south Calgary location of the Mustard Seed. Duties include minor food prep and clean up, service and health and safety precautions.

Technology Skills Smart Board, Microsoft Office (Word, excel), webpage design, internet, email. Honors Jason Lang Scholarship 2009, 2012, 2014