J A N E L L E

H A R V E Y
Unit 503, 788 12 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0H1
587.225.5263 (cell)
janelle.harvey@ucalgary.ca

E D U C A T I O N
University of Calgary Calgary, AB
Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation & Disability Studies Sept 2015 Present

University of Alberta Edmonton, AB
Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood minor, Class of 2011 Sept 2008 April 2011

University of Calgary Calgary, AB
Completed a year in the Faculty of Business Sept 2007 April 2008

Sir Winston Churchill High School Calgary, AB
Graduated with honors Sept 2004 June 2007

P R A C T I C U M E X P E R I E N C E
University of Calgary Calgary, AB
Undergraduate Student Peer Mentor Sept 2016 - Present
300+ hours over approximately 8 months
- Supported students in their practicums and coursework through meeting with students,
facilitating small and large group discussions, answering questions or responding to concerns,
and communicating course expectations and deadlines.
- Supervised student practicums and communicated with site supervisors regarding student
performance.
- Facilitated practicum seminars and provided students with opportunities to share insights or
other learning from their practicum experiences.
- Developed and presented tutorial activities and assignments.
- Graded student work and provided individualized feedback on blog posts and tutorial
assignments.
- Created and organized student information files, which included student marks, seminar
attendance, feedback provided and other pertinent information to student practicums.
- Collaborated with other peer mentors and instructors.

Kerby Centre Calgary, AB
Adult Day Program Feb 2016 April 2016
24 hours over approximately 12 weeks
- Developed skills for meaningfully supporting older adults with a range of abilities.
- Gained understanding of supporting older adults living with mental illnesses or dementia.
- Prepared and served morning coffee and snacks.
- Actively engaged in conversations and activities with clients.
- Collaborated with staff members to plan and implement activities for the clients.


Centre Street Church Calgary, AB
Special Needs Sunday School Class Sept 2015 Dec 2015
24 hours over approximately 12 weeks
- Worked alongside a team of staff and volunteers to plan and implement lessons and activities
for children with a range of abillities.
- Supported students individually to participate in lessons, make crafts and play games.
- Participated in events for the children and their siblings to provide respite for their parents
and guardians.

cole Corinthia Park School Leduc, AB
Student Teacher in Kindergarten Classroom Feb April 2011
9 week practicum
- Observed and collaborated with mentor teacher.
- Individualized learning for students through thoughtful planning and implementation of
lessons.
- Developed classroom management skills.
- Reflected on daily lessons and revised plans to support students in meaningful ways.
- Collaborated with other student teachers to plan a school-wide event for parents and
students to engage in a celebration of student learning.

Ellerslie Campus School Edmonton, AB
Student Teacher in Grade 1 Classroom March April 2009
5 week practicum
- Observed and collaborated with mentor teacher.
- Independently developed and taught up to 50% of daily lessons.
- Participated in all activities of a teacher, including staff meetings and supervision.

W O R K I N G E X P E R I E N C E
Calgary Board of Education Calgary, AB
Substitute Teacher Sept 2015 Present
Sept 2012 Jan 2013

- Implement plans created by classroom teacher.
- Teach lessons and facilitate activities in various schools throughout the city.
- Communicate with teachers and administration to ensure classroom policies and procedures
are followed.
- When necessary, plan and prepare for lessons when classroom teacher takes an unexpected
or extended leave of absence.

Tuscany Elementary School Calgary, AB
Kindergarten Teacher Aug 2013 June 2015
- Worked collaboratively with partner teacher to develop and implement lessons for two
classrooms of kindergarten students each year.
- Created a calm and welcoming environment for students.
- Individualized student learning through thoughtful planning and consideration of each childs
learning needs.
- Collaborated with inter-disciplinary team of professionals to provide supports for individuals
with exceptional needs in the classroom.
- Provided thorough feedback and report card comments unique to each individual.
- Established meaningful partnerships with parents and families through open communication
and opportunities to be a part of our classroom learning.
- Recruited and organized parent volunteers for classroom activities and field trips.
- Participated in professional development activities.


Cappy Smart Elementary School Calgary, AB
Kindergarten Teacher Feb 2013 June 2013
- Worked collaboratively with co-teacher to develop and implement lesson plans for large
classroom of kindergarten students.
- Planned and facilitated field trip activities for students and parents.
- Collaborated with behaviour strategist and speech pathologist to provide extra supports for
students in the classroom.

Chatters Hair Salon Calgary, AB
Receptionist/Sales Associate Aug 2012 Sept 2013
Sept 2006 June 2008
- Booked and confirmed salon appointments.
- Developed customer service skills.
- Provided assistance for customers and participated in other sales tasks including inventory
counts and product ordering.

Nanny Edmonton, AB
September 2011 June 2012
- Took responsibility for the needs of a child in her home.
- Planned daily activities and outings to ensure all types of stimulation and learning.
- Maintained close communication with childs mother.
- Assisted mother with household tasks, such as laundry and cleaning the kitchen.

Camp Caroline Caroline, AB
Volunteer Coordinator May August 2011
- Recruited and assigned roles for all volunteers (150+) for the summer.
- Actively encouraged and supported all weekly volunteers.
- Worked closely with Program Manager to ensure all volunteers were placed in appropriate
roles and received adequate training for their positions.
- Organized and assigned volunteer lodging.
- Performed background and reference checks for all volunteers.

Garneau After School Centre Edmonton, AB
Child Care Worker October 2008 February 2011
- Supervised and interacted with children in grades 1-6.
- Implemented and participated in daily plans including games, crafts and other activities.
- Organized activity materials.
- Prepared meals for the lunch program and afternoon snacks for all students.

Garneau After School Centre, Summer Program Edmonton, AB
5-8 year old Program Planner May August 2009
- Researched and planned daily age appropriate games, crafts and activities for 40+ children.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan weekly field trips and outings.
- Developed theme weeks and planned activities accordingly.

Camp Caroline Caroline, AB
Summer Secretary May August 2008
- Responsible for daily administrative duties at a camp of 200+ campers weekly
- Managed all summer finances and spending
- Communicated important information to other staff members and acted as a liason for
Program Manager.
- Assisted the Program Manager in his daily tasks.


P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T

PD Sessions at Tuscany School- 2013-2015
- A wide variety of sessions including focuses on elementary mathetmatics, early literacy,
creative arts, teacher wellbeing and collaboration.

Teachers Convention- February 2015
- Elementary mathematics
- Managing teacher stress and wellbeing
- Early literacy

Student Assessment Professional Development Session- November 2014

Teachers Convention- February 2014
- Elementary science session at the Calgary Zoo
- Early literacy

Teachers Convention- February 2013
- Box Cars and One Eyed Jacks early literacy session
- Early education mathematics session


V O L U N T E E R E X P E R I E N C E
Centre Street Church Calgary, AB
Special Needs Ministry Sunday School Teacher Dec 2015 Present
- Collaborated with Coordinator of Special Needs Ministry to develop class curriculum and
create lesson plans and activities for each week.
- Led and facilitated lessons and activities.
- Worked alongside other volunteers and staff members to provide individualized and
meaningful support for students.

Central Baptist Church Edmonton, AB
Sunday School Small Group Leader January 2012 June 2012
- Actively participated in large group lessons and activities
- Lead discussions with a small group of grade one and two girls

Play Around the World (University of Alberta) Edmonton, AB
Program Management Committee Member October 2010 August 2011
- Attended monthly meetings and collaborated with team members to create goals for the Play
Around the World Program
- Participated in making decisions regarding future Play Around the World teams

International Eye Projects
Team member on missions trips
Dominica, May 2011
Belize, March 2004
Nicaragua, December 2002

- Supported optometrists to pretest individuals.
- Provided support for individuals as they picked out glasses.
- Planned and implemented games and activities for children.
- Supported students in classroom settings as they engaged in school activities.

Play Around the World (University of Alberta) Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Play facilitator June-August 2010
- Planned play, craft and other activities for children ages 2-18.
- Led and engaged in activities alongside children with a wide range of abilities.
- Interacted and worked effectively with teachers and orphanage directors despite culture and
language differences.


P R O F E S S I O N A L S K I L L S
- Strong organizational skills
- Written communication skills
- Public speaking skills
- Ability to plan and implement individualized, meaningful support for students
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emerging leadership skills
- Collaboration and cooperation skills