GABRIELLE HANLON

779 Salsbury Drive Vancouver, British Columbia V5L 4A1

604-440-2664
gabrielle.a.hanlon@gmail.com
PEDAGOGICAL PHILOSOPHY_____________________________________________________________________
My practice is founded on an inquiry-based model of instruction with special emphasis on facilitating an inclusive and challenging
learning environment. I strive to inspire young learners to cultivate a commitment to life-long growth and learning, strong ethics,
resilience and service to ones community.

EDUCATION______________________________________________________________________________________
University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
Bachelor of Education, August 2016
Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA
Bachelor of Fine Art, May 2007

CERTIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT_______________________________________________

British Columbia Teaching Certificate K-12 in Art

expected in August 2016

IB University Certification, Workshop level 1-2 IB Art

December 2015

40-Hour Intensive TESOL Professional Course

September 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________
Britannia Secondary School, Vancouver, British Columbia
FebruaryApril 2016
Teaching practicum
Developed coursework for grades 8-12 in Photography, Art Foundations, Ceramics and IB DP Visual Arts
Provided differentiated instruction to a highly diverse student population in terms of cultural background, IEPs, and ELLs,
yielding impressive outcomes with increased student engagement, and productivity
Consistently available in my classroom each morning, at lunch time and after school for support, and advising students on
project development, or just a place to feel at home.
Attended various Professional Development Days on topics ranging from implementation of BCs new curriculum and
assessment
Active involvement in the schools drama production in the capacity of set-design and prop-making, oversaw and coordinated
students
LEcole Bilingue Elementary School, Vancouver, British Columbia
October 2014- June 2015
Childcare Assistant
Effectively collaborated with a small staff to provide safe care and creative play opportunities for grades K-4
Actively involved in forming and maintain relationships with parents, offering feedback about childs development
Otsuma Womens University via Westgate Incorporated, Tama, Japan
September 2013-December 2013
ELL Teacher
Designed English-language lessons that utilized role-playing and games in an effort to offer students effective, real-life
opportunities to practice conversational skills and grammar
Dou High School, Istanbul, Turkey
August 2012- June 2013
English Teacher
Developed stimulating lesson plans that incorporated culturally relevant material and opportunities for creative production for
7 different English classes oriented around skills development in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Amerikan Kltr Language School, Istanbul Turkey
October 2011-June 2012
ELL Teacher
Collaborated with native Turkish ELL teachers to develop complementary, conversation-focused lessons and activities that
incorporated grammar points and conversation skills introduced by the primary ELL instructors
Lincoln Elementary, New Brunswick, New Jersey
October 2003- June 2004
Art teachers assistant
During a work-study program, I assisted in facilitating lessons across a pre-dominantly Spanish speaking student body
ranging from K-8 grade.