DDONAHUEREID@ROCKYVIEW.AB.

CA
(403) 850-4974
Devon Donahue-Reid DEVONDONAHUEREID.WEEBLY.COM

CAREER Current middle school generalist for Langdon School, seeking a position as a substitute
teacher with Rocky View Schools. Build effective lesson plans with excellent classroom
SUMMARY management and relationship building skills. Focuses on keeping a positive classroom
environment that encourage students to strive to their best potential.

KEY w Social Studies w Cross-curricular project-based learning

w Language Arts w Strong classroom management
SKILLS w First Nations Studies w Builds effective student-teacher
w Understanding by Design planner relationships
w Strong technology knowledge w Strong literacy-building strategies.
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EXPERIENCE PART-TIME MIDDLE SCHOOL GENERALIST Langdon School

October 2016-June 2017
Teaches Grade 7 ELA and Social Studies, Grade 2 Art, Grade 3 Health, Grade 6 Portfolio/Literacy. Plans
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cross-curricular with grade group for hands-on 21 century projects. Brings First Nations histories and
stories into the classroom to encourage different perspectives.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Rocky View Schools

April 2016-October 2016
Serving the communities of Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane and surrounding areas, mostly in grades 1-
9, English Language Arts and Social Studies focus.

POST-SECONDARY MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER | Government of Alberta Advanced Education

September 2012-September 2016
Motivational speaker for grades 7-12 in Health and CALM classes. Presented about planning for careers
and post-secondary and life after high school. Developed website content for students such as blogs
and videos. learningclicks.alberta.ca/ambassadors/devon/

NOSE CREEK ELEMENTARY | Professional Semester III

Grade 4 | Taught ELA, Health, Social Studies, Physical Education, Science and FSL
Started knitting club with 90 participants. Applied for grants for a mobile greenhouse, and other
projects. Assisted Project GROW. Developed units in poetry, plants, and current events. Completed
Professional Inquiry Project focusing on mindfulness in health curriculum to ease student anxiety.

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE | Graduated Honours with Distinction

Bachelor of Education
Social Studies Major
MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY | Graduated on Deans Honour Roll
Bachelor of Arts History
Focus in Canadian History


DDONAHUEREID@ROCKYVIEW.AB.CA
(403) 850-4974
Devon Donahue-Reid DEVONDONAHUEREID.WEEBLY.COM

REFERENCES DAVID SMITH | Principal, Langdon School

Phone: (403) 936-4579
Email: dsmith@rockyview.ab.ca
GWEN DAWES-HARKER | Vice-Principal, Langdon School
Phone: (403) 936-4579
Email: gdawesharker@rockyview.ab.ca
JOHN MURPHY | Principal, Nose Creek School
Phone: (403) 945 1001
Email: jmurphy@rockyview.ab.ca
CATHY TIDEY | Program Coordinator, Learning Clicks
Phone: (403) 988 2736
Email: cathy.tidey@gov.ab.ca

PROFESSIONAL ROCKY VIEW PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 3D Printing Training

This training provides knowledge in programs that students can use to design their
DEVELOPMENT own 3D prints for the classroom.
WEE WILD ONES Kids Yoga Teacher Training
This 50-hour teacher training teaches the fundamentals for offering yoga classes
for ages of 2-12, including children with special needs.
CALGARY REGIONAL CONSORTIUMElder in the Making: Applications in the
Classroom
Watched Elder in the Making with Director Chris Hsiung. Spoke with other
educational professionals on the application of documentary in Grades 5-12.
CALGARY REGIONAL CONSORTIUM Exploring the Historical Impacts of Treaty 7
A full day learning experience at Blackfoot Crossing. Learned from Randy Bottle
about Blackfoot peoples and the signing of Treaty 7 in 1877.
AMARYLLIS YOGA STUDIO | Teaching Yoga to Kids
In-studio practice and theory. Learning a yoga return to teach to children but
discussed the benefits of yoga to youth and the theory and practice associated
with teaching yoga.
MINDFUL SCHOOLS | Mindfulness Fundamentals
6-week online course. Developed mindfulness strategies and practices to
encourage mindful teaching and teaching mindfulness.
EDCAMPS University of Lethbridge, Rocky View Schools and Red Deer School
Divisions
4 camps attended, 15 sessions altogether.