Morgan Wood

3001 Cottonwood Way SW

Medicine Hat, Alberta T1B 4R1
Phone: (403)502-5883
Email: woodm@uleth.ca
Education

May 2018 Bachelor of History/ Bachelor of Education

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
B.A Major: History
B. Ed Major: Social Studies
B. Ed Minor: CTS Health Communications

September 2013- Medicine Hat College- Pre-Education Program

May 2015

June 2013 Medicine Hat High School

 Graduated with High Honors

Teaching Experience

Aug.- Dec. 2018 Professional Semester III Teaching Internship- Student Teacher
George Davison Elementary School, Medicine Hat, Alberta
Grade 2- Teacher Associate: Leanne Stanke
 Full-time 15-week internship
 Taught half time during the internship and half time focused on
Professional Inquiry Project
 Taught Grade 2 Social Studies, Science, Art and Grade 1 Art
 Developed multiple unit plans for Social Studies, Sciences and Art in
conjunction with curriculum offerings and long-range plans
 Evaluated and assessed students work and presented data through goal
setting and parent teacher meetings
 Participated in school activities
 Participated in weekly CTM meetings and monthly CRM meetings
 Attended and participated in school and district wide professional
development sessions
 Started a multi-grade book club over the lunch break period
 Completed a Professional Inquiry Project focused on the
implementation of the Leader in Me Program

March- April 2017 Professional Semester II Teaching Practicum- Student Teacher

Ecole Connaught, Medicine Hat, Alberta
Grade 2/3- Teacher Mentor: Jennifer Yuhas
 150 Hours full-time Practicum over 6 weeks
  Taught one third during the internship
 Observed and assisted teacher mentor within the classroom
 Taught Grade 2 Social Studies, Science, Art and Physical Education
 Developed unit plans in Social Studies and Science in conjunction
with curriculum offerings
 Assessed and evaluated students work in conjunction with teacher
mentor

Nov.- Dec 2016 Professional Semester I Teaching Practicum- Student Teacher

Sunnyside Elementary School, Lethbridge, Alberta
Grade 5/6- Teacher Mentor: Melissa Easthope
 125 Hours full-time Practicum over 5 weeks
 Planned and implemented mini-units in grade 6 science, social studies
and art
 Observed teacher mentor and assisted teacher within the classroom
 Evaluated and assessed students work with the aid of the teacher
mentor

Oct.- April 2015 Introductory Practicum Experiences- Student Teacher

o Medicine Hat College Pre-Education Program
o Participated in a seminar for all three practicum experiences
 EDTS 233- Introduction to Teaching
o Kindergarten, River Heights Elementary School, Medicine Hat,
Alberta
o Observed teacher mentor within the classroom
o Planned and implemented one lesson with students
 EDTS 232- Professional Dimensions of Teaching I
o Grade 4/5, Elm Street Elementary School, Medicine Hat,
Alberta
o Observed teacher mentor
o Planned and implemented a large art project with entire
classroom
 EDTS 234- Professional Dimensions of Teaching II
o Grade 7/8, Alexander Middle School, Medicine Hat, Alberta
o Observed teacher mentor
o Implemented two lessons planned by teacher mentor
Related Work Experience

Sept. 2014- Present Support Staff

North Flats Neighborhood Association
Medicine Hat, Alberta
 Organized, implemented and supervised after school program
activities that included sports, social development activities, art,
literacy and numeracy support
 Planning of thematic days for summer camps
 Supervision and assistance on off-campus field trips to a variety of
areas in Medicine Hat area
 Responsible for direct care of children aged 6 to 12
Oct.- June 2018 Program Leader
Boys and Girls Club of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta
 Level 3 Childcare Certification (Formally known as Supervisor)
 Planned, assisted, supported and implemented activities planned by
supervisor
 Responsible for direct care of children aged 6 to 12

Sept.- May 2017 Youth and Childcare Program Leader

Lethbridge YMCA
 Planned appropriate activities for children aged 1 month to 17 years
old
 Responsible for direct care of children aged 1 month to 17 years in a
variety of settings
 Planning swimming, physical activities, crafts and leadership activities

Awards and Certificates

 Standard First Aid- CPR C and AED

 Level 3/ Supervisor Child Care Certification

Hobbies and Interests

 Hiking, Hockey, snowshoeing, cooking, reading

References

Leanne Stanke
Teacher Associate
George Davison Elementary School
Medicine Hat, Alberta

Jennifer Yuhas
Teacher Mentor
Ecole Connaught
Medicine Hat, Alberta

Charity Ehnisz
Director, North Flats Neighborhood Association
Medicine Hat, Alberta