Riley Laird

Certified Canadian Teacher

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES:

Contact Information:
1-(403)-360-7310

@ riley.laird@gmail.com
www.eportfoliolaird.weebly.com
178 Blackfoot Blvd. West

Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7Z2

Bachelor of Education- Science Major Biology Minor

2012
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Arts- Geography Major
2009
University of Lethbridge
Alberta Professional Interim Teaching Certificate
2012
Alberta Education
BC Teaching Certificate
2014
BC Ministry of Education
First Aid Level C CPR & AED
2014
St. Johns Ambulance

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Position:

Substitute Teacher

Grades K-12
Lethbridge School District
2012-Present
{Lethbridge, AB}

Gr. 6 Teacher

MS Science/Math
G. S Lakie Middle School
2013/2014
{Lethbridge, AB}

Gr. 7 Teacher
MS Social Studies/Language
Arts
G. S Lakie Middle School
2013
{Lethbridge, AB}

Responsibilities & Accomplishments:

Fulfill both short and long-term substitute assignments across all subject areas; effectively
teaching students of varied academic/age levels (grades K-12) and diverse cultural
backgrounds.

Provided engaging curriculum instruction for grade 6; Math, Science and Literacy, Film Studies
and Leadership option classes.
Created an engaging and successful parallel curriculum to support the inclusion of special
learning needs in my classroom
Successfully integrated technology for the 21st century learner like; flipped classroom, student
videos and QR code activities.
Created differentiated learning resources and assessments that met the needs of all learning
styles; like visual unit study guides, math manipulatives and interactive notebooks
Actively involved in the school community in a variety of extra-curricular activities

Provided quality curriculum instruction for grade 7 Language Arts and Social Studies as well as
the grade 8 Cosmetology option class.
Presented differentiated inquiry based instruction that utilizes technology-rich strategies like;
student blogs, web quests, and presentation software.
Actively involved in a variety of school extra-curricular activities; Ran the soccer club

Gr. 6 Intern
Teacher

Science, Social Studies

Magrath Elementary
School, 2012
{Magrath, AB}

Gr. 7/8 Student

Teacher
Science
G.S. Lakie Middle School
2011
{Lethbridge, AB}

Intern teacher for grade 6 Science, Social Studies, Health, and Art.
Completed a research project on differentiating instruction to multiple intelligence's and
created a teacher resource package for the school of tangible differentiated learning
activities.
Worked collaboratively within a professional learning community to create quality
assessments
Student teacher for grades 7/8 science
Worked with mentor teacher to create dynamic and engaging unit and lesson plans and
teaching resources
Planned and executed a variety of hands on engaging lessons and labs that were
differentiated to all learning styles and levels.
Assisted with the robotics club and Soccer intramurals

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Tech Skills

Key Skills

SMART Notebook Software

Creative Lesson Planning

Teacher Logic/Grade Book

Developing Dynamic Teaching Resources

Windows Office Suite

Differentiating Instruction/Assessment

Website Design & Use

Organizational Skills

New Tech Adaptability

Technology Integration & Skills

Moodle

Collaboration

EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE:

Track and Field

Cross Country
Backstage Manager for MS
Drama Production

Drama ProductionSet/Prop Design &

Construction
Volleyball
Basketball

Soccer
Cheerleading
Chess Club
Robotics Club

Hiking
Camping
Environmental Education

Science
Soccer

HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

Photography
Kayaking
Travel

Riley Laird E: riley.laird@gmail.com P: 1-403-360-7310 WEB: www.eportfoliolaird.weebly.com Skpye ID: rileylaird