Alicia Taylor

547 Auburn Bay Heights SE, Calgary, Alberta T3M 1L1 (403) 815-1391
ahtaylor@cbe.ab.ca
http://aliciataylor.weebly.com/
EDUCATION

Professional Master of Education (Classroom Specialist)

Queen’s University (In Progress)

Bachelor of Education (Secondary with Major in Chemistry and Minor in Math)

University of Alberta (2004)

Bachelor of Science with Specialization in Chemistry – Industrial Internship Program

University of Alberta (2003)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Queen Elizabeth High School, Calgary Board of Education, Calgary, Alberta

2017 – Present
Chemistry 30, Mathematics 8/10-3/20-3/30-1, Science 8
Uses D2L, CBE Google, and IRIS as learning and communication tools; emphasizes vocabulary,
critical thinking, and inquiry based methods; designs transparent, formative assessments.

Junior Girls Basketball Coach

Plans and holds practices twice each week; maintains communication with parents and players
about the team schedule; completes detailed trip and acknowledgement of risk forms;
organizes and arranges for payment of team tournaments; attends games with students.

Environmental Club Advisor

Supports students in their study on the sustainability of garden plants through weekly
meetings; helps students prepare for presenting their work at the Mayor’s Expo.

Academic Success Supervisor

Works with students in the learning commons on a weekly basis to support their learning
outside of the classroom by providing tutorials and helping with learning strategies.

CBe-learn and The Career and Technology Centre, Calgary Board of Education, Calgary, Alberta
2012 – 2017
Chemistry 20/30, Physics 20/30, Biology 20/30, Science 10/14/24, CALM Online
Engaged learners and personalized learning through the use of online tools such as D2L, CBE
Google and interactive gizmos; taught High School Science and Mathematics courses as
determined by student enrollment.

Health Science CTS

Developed Health Science Program at the CTC; utilized D2L to provide flexibility to learners as
they worked toward CTS credits; designed online materials for blended courses; assessed through
inquiry/project-based learning; organized authentic learning activities through field trips, field
experiences, and guest speakers; worked with teachers in other programs to provide cross-
curricular learning opportunities; collaborated with school nurses to provide ongoing authentic
learning experiences.

Staff Wellness Committee Founding Member

Worked on the comprehensive school health initiative with a small group of teachers; organized
events for staff and students to promote wellness; completed Teen Mental Health Curriculum
Guide training; collaborated with colleagues at the Shaping the Future Conference to develop
strategies to promote school wellness; completed Unseen Hurts Mental Health Workshop.
 Student Wellness Advisory Team (SWAT) Teacher Advisor
Assisted students in forming a team that promoted wellness through engaging school activities;
awarded students volunteerism and leadership credits for their participation; increased student
awareness through a field trip to a Mental Health Summit, supplying resources and by facilitating
group discussions.

Pharmacy Assistant Program

Worked closely with SAIT instructors to offer a dual-credential program to CBE students;
performed site-assessments before and during practicum placements for work-experience credits.

Professional Development Committee Member

Assisted in preparation of collaborative activities for cross-curricular professional learning
committees; applied collaborative inquiry facilitation techniques studied through Queen’s
University.

Social Committee Founding Member

Formed a committee to help build a stronger sense of community among teachers; organized
several well received events throughout the year.

Peace Wapiti Academy, Peace Wapiti School Division, Grande Prairie, Alberta
2009-2010
Physics 20 / Science 14 / Mathematics 30 Applied / Outdoor Education (Wildlife CTS)
Designed project-based and experiential learning activities; Formative assessment; provided
dual-credential opportunities for Outdoor Education students.

Technology Mediated Learning Project

Worked with a professional learning community to explore ways to effectively use technology in
STEM classrooms.

Track and Field Assistant Coach

Worked closely with the coach to support athletes in varied track and field disciplines.

VOLUNTEER WORK

ATA Science Council

2017-2018 – Past Conference Director – Acts as a mentor to the current conference director; contributes to executive
meetings as a long-standing member of the ATA Science Council Executive.
2016-2017 – Conference Director – Organized an annual conference for Alberta science teachers; booked and arranged
payment for the venue; planned the program for the conference and booked keynote speakers; collected proposals from
speakers and scheduled their sessions; organized the council volunteers and was the go-to for delegate concerns;
attended the ATA Spring Professional Development Area Conference.
2014-2016 – Assistant Conference Director – Assisted the conference director as required leading up to and during the
annual conference; attended the ATA Summer Conference to develop skills necessary for planning a large specialist
council conference.

Calgary Public Teachers

2017-2019 – Senior High Representative for the PD Committee – Organizes professional learning opportunities for Calgary
Board of Education teachers.
2016 – Calgary City Teachers’ Convention – Offered a well-attended session about using technology to promote
differentiated and flexible learning.
2017-2018 – Annual Representative Assembly Delegate – Meets with Alberta teachers to debate and vote on budgetary
and policy issues as a representative of Calgary teachers.
2017 – ATA Summer Conference Delegate – Attended a week long course, Initiatives in Leadership.
REFERENCES

Dr. Lori Cooper – Principal Queen Elizabeth High School

lmcooper@cbe.ab.ca
(403) 777-6380

Charlotte Arbuckle – Principal CBe-learn

cbarbuckle@cbe.ab.ca
(403) 243-4500

Monti Tanner – Assistant Principal CBe-learn

mrtanner@cbe.ab.ca
(403) 243-4500