Liisa Kleemola

Email: liisa.kleemola@uleth.ca Portfolio: www.liisakleemola.weebly.com

Education: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education Candidate Anticipated Completion Date: April 2014 Majoring in General Humanities (English, French, and Drama) University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta Scholarships and Rewards received: Dave and Shirley Hughes Community Service Scholarship in 2013 Students Union Quality Initiatives Scholarship in 2012 and 2013 John Gill Memorial Award for Leadership in 2012 Cardtronics Canada Community Service Award in 2012 Highly Recommended status for the Faculty of Education in 2010 Queens Golden Jubilee Award in 2008 Language Knowledge: English Bachelor Degree French B1-2 level of speaking and comprehension (Spent 5 weeks in Trois Pistoles, Quebec, in an intensive language immersion school Summer 2011) German B1 level (Tested in 2009 TELC by Goethe Institute) [Spent 2008/2009 in Lneburg for a Rotary Youth Exchange Year, focusing on learning the language and culture attended Gymnasium and Volkshochschule] - Two additional courses in University degree - 4 month final Practicum in Phorms Campus Hamburg (living with host family, speaking only German) Teaching Experience: Professional Semester III: Phorms Campus Hamburg (Hamburg, Germany) [4 months] Grade 3-7 English, Gr.3 and 5 Physical Education, Gr.5-7 Math, Gr.6 Art, and After-school art activities for the Hort Supervising Teachers Ashley Davidson, Drazen Ivanisevic, and Anne Rhner (Half-time teaching) Professional Semester II: County Central High School (Vulcan, Alberta) Grade 9-11 English Language Arts and French 10 Supervising Teachers Tracy Inaba and Gwen Slover (Half-Fulltime teaching) Professional Semester I: Park Meadows Elementary (Lethbridge, Alberta) Grade 3 Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, and Reading Supervising Teacher - LeAnn Kruger (Third to Half-time teaching) [6.5 Weeks]

[5 Weeks]

Education 2500: Mike Mountain Horse Elementary (Lethbridge, AB) Kindergarten [2 half-days/week for 3 months] Supervising Teacher Krista Seaman (Assisting and instructing small groups) Additional Practicum: St. Ursula Grundschule (Lneburg, Germany) Grade 2 Math and Grade 3/4 English [2 weeks] English Theatre Assistant [4hrs/week for 4 months] Related Teaching Experience: - Education Undergraduates Society/Student ATA Membership (2010-2014) - WHMIS Certification (May 2013 Estevan, SK) - County Central Junior High FASD Session (April 2013 Vulcan, AB) - Palliser PD English Session (March 2013 Vulcan, AB) - South Western Alberta Teachers Convention Association (2013 Lethbridge, AB) - Education Undergraduates Society PD Sessions: (2011-2013 Lethbridge, AB) - First Aid Certification [CPR-C, SFA, AED] (August 2011 Lethbridge, AB) - High Five Certification (June 2011 Estevan, SK) Work History: Tutor Education Undergraduate Society & Private Family Sept. 2013 Dec. 2013 - Worked one on one with a grade 6 student once a week - Math, Reading, and Spelling Tour Guide University of Lethbridge Recruitment Sept. 2011 Dec. 2013 - Lead tours of the University campus for new and prospective students or visiting groups (group sizes 1-150) - Assisted at University events (New Student Orientation, Open House, Convocation, etc.) Summer Program Coordinator City of Estevan MayAug. 2012 & 2013 - Plan, Advertise, & Coordinate both the Summer Camps and PlayParks Program - Request private sponsorship for funding - Train, Coordinate, and Assist 5 PlayPark Leaders and all Summer Camp Leaders Faculty of Education Representative U of L Students Union Sept. 2012 Apr. 2013 - Represented Education students in the General Assembly - Volunteered at Students Union events - Coordinated and planned events with the Education Undergraduates Society/Students Union - Sat on weekly EUS meetings and assisted at events as the University of Lethbridge Students Union Representative - Sat on the General Faculties Council, the University of Lethbridge Day Care Advisory Committee, the Student Engagement Committee, and the University of Lethbridge Students Union Awards Committee PlayPark Leader City of Estevan - Plan and run daily crafts for 30+ children - Organise and Play games with children - Supervise wading pool - Organise special events for children Residence Assistant University of Lethbridge Housing June 2011 - Aug. 2011

Aug. 2010 April 2012

- Mentor and lead a floor of students with another RA resource to them for Safety, Security, University Resources, and Leisure events - Plan and organise events for +50 students - Provide policing as well as rudimentary counselling for the floor - In 2011/12 Community Resident Assistant: - Same as above as well as planning events with more of an Academic focus for all of the University Hall Residence; ~275 students - Sat on the Constitution Review Committee, the Family Town-homes Committee, and the Community Service Committee - Co-organised a World Vision 30 Hour Famine in 2012 University of Lethbridge Mentor Student Recruitment May 2010 Apr. 2012 - Email First years coming to University about important dates, events on campus, tips about Registering, University life, etc. Volunteer Experience: U of L Rotaract and Fort McMurray/Lethbridge Rotary Clubs Feb. 2008-Dec. 2013

University of Lethbridge French Club Secretary Sept. 2013 Dec. 2013 - Recruited members to the club - Organized club meetings and club events - In charge of club mailing list and bi-monthly emails University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education - Assisted with Ed.2500 Orientation Days - Assisted with on-campus Education Job Fair Sept. 2012 Dec. 2013

Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday School Sept. 2012 Apr. 2013 - Taught Grade 3/4 and 5/6 Sunday School Classes University of Lethbridge Play Day - Ran activities for children 5 and under - Face painting booth University of Lethbridge Day Care - Read stories to children - Assist with snack and play time Feb. 2013

Nov. 2012-Feb. 2013

Estevan St. Peters Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School July 2010/2011/2012 - Games Leader led children (ages 4-12) in games Personal Information: - Interests: Acting, reading, board games, travelling, and confirmation dog showing. - Extra-Curricular Clubs: Rotaract, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, French, Organisation of Residence Students, Education Undergraduates Society