Janine Holland

341 Elgin Street B, Ottawa Ontario, Canada, K2P 1M7

Mobile: 1 (902) 670 1628

janinemholland@gmail.com

Personal Statement
A Bachelor of Arts, major in History and minor in Visual Arts from St. Francis Xavier University
and current Teacher Candidate at the University of Ottawa. I believe that all students will benefit
from a learning environment that is calm, supportive and organized, where open and interactive
dialogue and critical thinking are key on historical and contemporary issues. I am focused on
exploring the cross curricular links between History and visual arts which will enrich student
learning across these subject areas. Organization and collaboration with colleagues are two
important skills that possess. I hope to take my skills and excitement for education abroad and
travel as much as I can as I continue to fulfill my own thirst for knowledge and experience.
CAREER HISTORY
2014- Practicum Placement
Cairine Wilson Secondary School
Implemented classroom management strategies
Consolidated knowledge of the visual arts curriculum for the senior division
Developed differentiation strategies to ensure all students were involved and learning
Prepared and delivered lesson plans
Developed assignments, a Unit test and rubrics for assessment
Graded assignments and tests
Participated in extracurricular activities (Senior Girls Volleyball, Art Club, Craft Fair, Grade 9
the National Art Gallery post-practicum)

2009- 2014-

trip to

Bargain Harleys Cashier

Worked with people

Demonstrated multitasking abilities (Running cash, answering phone, helping customers)

Volunteer Experience:
Tutoring
2012-2014 St. Francis Xavier University
Helped first and second year students with essay format, paragraphing, spelling and grammar
Assisted students with organizing their ideas on paper in an effective manner.

Tutoring
2013-2014 University of South Denmark
Assisted a Danish student with her essay formatting skills, paragraphing, spelling and grammar, and
synthesis of information while living in Denmark and via skype following my departure.

2008-2013- Come Together (Berwick Church Camp) Planning Team

Lead welcome activities Getting to know you games and name games
Taught a lesson on Fair Trade to children at the camp

Janine Holland
341 Elgin Street B, Ottawa Ontario, Canada, K2P 1M7
Mobile: 1 (902) 670 1628

janinemholland@gmail.com

2011-2013- Come Together Camp Chaperone

2010- Waves Volleyball Coach
Developed drills and assisted implementation of them in practices
Attended games and tournaments, kept stats and came up with methods to address weaknesses in
practices.
Facilitated team building efforts on and off the court by coming up with games so the girls could get to
know each other, and planned visits to see the local university womens varsity Games.

2009-2010- Sunday School Teacher at St. Anthonys Parish Berwick Nova Scotia
Created with relevant lesson plans according to the church calendar.
Differentiated my teaching for the three grades in my class (4, 5, and 6 split).

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education Teacher Candidate
2014- 2015 University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Arts in History and Visual Arts
(Deans Honour List)
2010- 2014 St. Francis Xavier University
Spring Semester Abroad
2013 University of Southern Denmark
High School Diploma
2008- 2010 Western Kings District High School
Qualifications:
2015(In progress) Oxford Seminars TESOL/TEFL Certification
Awards:
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010

Earle Spicer Scholarship

St. Francis Xavier Entrance Scholarship
Knights of Columbus Bursary
Catholic Womens League Bursary
Berwick Royal Canadian Legion Bursary
Sr. Girls Volleyball MVP, Coaches Award

Janine Holland
341 Elgin Street B, Ottawa Ontario, Canada, K2P 1M7
Mobile: 1 (902) 670 1628

janinemholland@gmail.com

REFERENCES
You have my permission to contact these references
Joanne Mikalauskas
Professor of Teaching Visual Arts Intermediate Division
210, Lamoueux Hall
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 6N5
1 (613) 290-6812
jmikalau@uottawa.ca
Joanne taught me during my bachelor of education, Teaching Visual Arts at the Intermediate Division. She has
watched me present to the class, plan lessons, and build rubrics and assessment materials. Reference letter available
upon request.

Nancy Forestell
Co-ordinator, WMGS; History
419 Nicholson Tower
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
B0H 1X0
1 (902) 867-3804
nforeste@stfx.ca
I have known Dr. Forestell for nearly five years now. She was a professor of mine during my undergrad, teaching me
Womens and Gender studies, Womens Canadian History, and History of Sexuality.

Harley Moody
Bargain Harleys Store Owner (boss)
182 Commercial Street
Berwick, Nova Scotia
B0P 1E0
1 (902) 538-8434
I have known Harley for over seven years now and have worked for him during my holidays from University. A
letter of reference is available upon request From Harley.

Further References available upon request