Alana Bashforth

Regina, SK Phone: (306) 531-4489 Email: alana.bashforth@gmail.com

Objective
Bachelor of Education (elementary) graduate seeking a full-time teaching opportunity with a preference for Kindergarten to Grade 5.

Education
2006 2011 Bachelor of Education (Elementary) University of Regina, Regina, SK Completed December 2011 Graduate with distinction with an overall GPA of 80.5% Greenall High School

2006 Scholarships & Awards 2010

Academic Silver Scholarship

Professional Development
2011 2010 Teaching Treaties in the Classroom, Focus on Forest, Life as an Intern PLACE (Professional Learning as Community Experience), Project Wild

Skills and Abilities

Teaching/Instructing Skills Taught grade 4/5 in all subject areas except health Creatively incorporate a variety of technologies and other teaching strategies into lesson plans Mindfully adapt lessons to fit learners needs Ability to encourage students to learn through positive reinforcement techniques Experience leading students in Christmas concert production

Transferable Skills Strong problem solving and analytical ability Highly reliable with a strong sense of commitment and devotement to teamwork Able to take initiative with great self-discipline Enthusiastic about teaching, learning, and planning Computer skills: SMART technology, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Internet, Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker 1

Teaching Experience
Classroom Teacher School: Assignment: Responsibilities October 2012 - June 2013 Vibank Regional School, Vibank, SK Teaching grade 4/5 in a diverse needs classroom Regular duties of a classroom teacher including: developing units, planning lessons, supporting students in their learning, assessing and evaluating students, writing report cards, participating in meetings with parents and teachers, supervising during lunch and recess, planning field trips, and leading an Ultimate Frisbee club. September December, 2011 Pense School, Pense, SK Ms. Lynn Valera Taught grade 3-5 in a diverse needs classroom; also taught grade 7/8 health. Taught grades 3-5 in the subjects of ELA, math, Arts Ed, health, and social studies as well as grade 7/8 ELA and health. I helped perform homeroom duties for 20 students, assisted with the Christmas concert performance, and helped the school administrative assistant with lunch hour art club. The main units that I created were a First Nations and Mtis based agricultural unit and an ABC's of Arts Education unit.

Internship School: Supervising Teacher: Assignment:

Responsibilities

Related Volunteer Experience

Mar Aug/10 Public Relations Coordinator and Shift Volunteer SEARCH (Four Directions Community Centre) Regina SK Nov/08-Apr/09 Organized and lead public relations meetings Oversaw children in activities such as crafts and games during shifts Worked with other volunteers to develop SEARCH policies

Classroom Volunteer Coronation Park Community School Regina, SK Helped teachers and students in classrooms of various grades

Activities and Interests

Volunteer Work : Door worker, RAGE Regina Arts and General Events (Sep 2011) Heritage Fair Judge Pilot Butte School (April 2011) Ultimate Frisbee (May 2009 present) Indoor soccer (Oct 2011 present) Photography, arts, computers and technology, sports, music, travel

Sports teams:

Interests:

References
Mrs. Laurie-Ann Martin Principal Vibank Regional School Vibank, SK (306)762-2144 Ms. Lynn Valera Supervising Teacher (now retired) Pense School Pense, SK (306) 535-7630

Mrs. Bonny Grainger Principal Pense School Pense, SK (306) 345-2311