Julia Thomson

thomson.julia.m@gmail.com


CAREER OBJECTIVE

To contribute positively as an educator and professional to the learning communities engaged in

SUMMARY OF TEACHING SKILLS

Competent and reliable
Ability to work with learners of all age groups and abilities
Strong interpersonal skills, able to work as a team with leadership qualities, confident, friendly
and good initiative and will to carry on in adverse situations
Time management skills
High level of organization and flexibility
Seeks opportunities to collaborate with other professionals
Reflective practitioner
Seeks to differentiate instruction to foster student learning and engagement

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education with Distinction June 2013
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Secondary Degree Program in History/Social Studies and Religious Studies

Four Year Bachelor of Arts June 2011
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Major in History, Minor in Religious Studies

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher Fall 2013- Present
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, Saskatoon, SK
Teaching grades Kindergarten- Twelve
Seeking to enhance and differentiate learning experiences for students
Striving to support and enrich positive classroom atmosphere and interactions
Establishing and fostering professional relationships within learning community
Developing lessons and learning activities

College of Education, Extended Practicum Fall 2012
Humboldt Collegiate Institute, Humboldt, SK
Cooperating Teachers: David Millette and Dawn Goosen
Subjects taught include History 20, History 30, Christian Ethics 10, and Career
Education/Christian Ethics 9
Individually generated and implemented unit and lesson plans
Involved in extra-curricular activities through the Student Representative Council; school dance,
Remembrance Day Ceremony, and December activities
Participated in generating schools Learning Improvement Plan through branch of Character
Education
Attended professional development session on Integrating FNMI Materials into Curricula
Observed lessons in English, Science, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Math, Home Economics,
and Work Placement
Collaborated with colleagues in developing lessons
Reporting and grading information
Development of teacher identity as an active member of the learning community

College of Education, Student Teaching Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Bishop James Mahoney High School, Saskatoon, SK
Cooperating Teacher: Andrew Lockert
Developed and implemented lessons in Christian Ethics 10, 20, and 30
Observed History 30, English 9, and Social Studies 9 lessons

WORK EXPERIENCE

Customer Service Representative
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, Saskatoon, SK Spring 2006-present
Customer service skills demonstrated through interpersonal dialogue
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Sunday School Instructor 2002, 2006, 2007
Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Saskatoon, SK
Assisted with teaching children to understand the importance of Catholicism, morals and faith
Instructed and organized class materials

Welcome Home Volunteer Summer 2006
S.E.R.V.E ,Winnipeg Inner City, Winnipeg, MB
Involved with creating and facilitating childrens programming
Organising and distribution of food bank supplies

Counsellor Summer 2005
Saint Volodemyr Camp, Saskatoon, SK
Assisting with organised camp activities and led the craft program
Active participant in youth counselling

REFERENCES

Available upon request