Joanne Shaw

Clandonald, AB
Phone: 780-581-5238
E-mail: jeshaw@ualberta.ca
E-portfolio: joanneshaw.weebly.com

Highlights of Qualification

• Effective curriculum planning and implementation skills developed during practicums

• Positive relationship building and communication with students and colleagues
• Integrating various learning and teaching styles to ensure success for all students
• Differentiating and engaging students in lessons by providing choice and individualization
• Fostering a safe and caring learning environment in a collaborative classroom community
• Knowledge about and experience with classroom technology such as the SMART Board

Education

University of Alberta Edmonton, AB

Bachelor of Elementary Education 2013 - 2015
Class of 2015

Lakeland College Lloydminster, AB

University Transfer Program 2011 - 2013

JR Robson High School Vermilion, AB

2008 – 2011

Teaching Experience

Elementary School Teacher Vermilion, AB

Grades 2 and 3, Vermilion Elementary School Nov 2017- June 2019
Buffalo Trail Public Schools

- Created daily lessons to teach all grade level subjects except music
- Communicated and worked with an educational assistant daily
- Collaborated and worked closely with grade level teaching partners
- Effectively communicated information with parents
- Helped with the after-school drama club production
- Volunteered with the school breakfast program
- Created the school yearbook with a small committee using the Jostens website
- On the Accelerated Reader Committee, promoting reading school-wide

Elementary School Teacher Innisfree, AB

Grades 1-6, Delnorte School Jan 2016 – June 2017
Buffalo Trail Public Schools

- Created daily lessons to teach elementary core split classes – Grade 3/4 and 5/6 Math and Science
- Taught triple split classes every afternoon – Grades 1/2/3 and 4/5/6 options classes daily
- Prepared Grade 1-6 music students to sing O’ Canada/God Save the Queen for Remembrance Day
- Organized the Grade 1-6s Christmas Concert performance
- Co-organized an Art Show and Silent Auction fundraiser
- Coached the Cross Country Running Team and helped organize elementary Track and Field Day
Joanne Shaw jeshaw@ualberta.ca

Elementary School Teacher/Students Online Teacher Dewberry, AB

Grades 1-6, Dewberry School Oct - Nov 2015
Buffalo Trail Public Schools

- Created daily lessons for elementary options classes including music, drama, and art
- Taught triple split classes every afternoon – Grades 1/2/3 and 4/5/6 options classes daily
- Implemented Guided Reading lessons based on the books on the Reading A-Z website
- Developed various literacy and numeracy stations for the Grade 3/4 class 40 mins a day
- Prepared the Grade 1-6 music students to sing O’ Canada for their Awards Night
- Organized the Grade 1-6s poems and songs for their Remembrance Day Ceremony
- Graded a variety of students online courses including elementary core subjects and
high school forensics, psychologies and sociologies modules in a timely manner

Substitute Teacher BTPS

Grades K - 12 May - Sept 2015
Buffalo Trail Public Schools

- Following sub plans and learning student names quickly

- Developing great classroom management techniques
- Adapting to various classrooms and situations with flexibility
- Experiencing a variety of grade levels and subject material

Student Teacher - AFX Practicum Marwayne, AB

Grade 2, Marwayne Jubilee School Oct - Dec 2014
Buffalo Trail Public Schools
- Created daily and unit lessons for 17 students (2 IPPs) for the majority of the day but 30 students
for social studies and writing
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning, promoting student engagement/choice
- Differentiated instruction by employing kinesthetic, auditory, and visual approach to make lessons
interactive and used varied teaching strategies and techniques including whole group, small group,
individual, and teacher modeling
- Actively engaged students through the use of technology through the use of various manipulatives,
games, video clips, songs, and SMARTboard activities
- Implemented a 10 day Balanced Literacy - Guided Reading Cycle (Gr. 1-3)
- Assisted with the Accelerated Reader Program (Gr. 1-6)

Student Teacher - IFX Practicum Edmonton, AB

Grade 4, Crestwood School Nov - Dec 2013
Edmonton Public Schools
- Designed various lessons for 29 students (2 IPPs) including developing a full math unit
- Worked closely with music teacher and director preparing the winter concert
- Developed excellent rapport with students and colleagues
- Worked with individual students and small group to provide extra support when needed
- Assumed regular recess supervision duties including helping students in the homework room
Joanne Shaw jeshaw@ualberta.ca

Other Relevant Experiences

Camp Leader Lloydminster, AB

Summer Fun Program Jun - Aug 2012-15

- Promoted a safe, fun, active environment for kids aged 3 – 12 years

- Planned and supervised weekly themed crafts, games, and indoor/outdoor activities

- Created an inclusive environment for kids with all abilities - worked with children with a variety
of special needs including Autism, ADHD, ODD, Down Syndrome and physical disabilities
- Developed teamwork skills while working closely with the 9 other camp leaders throughout the
summer planning and running the program

- Developed communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and superiors

In School Mentor Volunteer Lloydminster, AB

Big Brothers Big Sisters Sept 2011 - May 2013
- Role model and friend to a 10 year old girl
- Planned activities to do together one hour per week at her school
- Promoted the importance of healthy relationships with family and peers

Lister Dodgeball Team Edmonton, AB

University of Alberta Sept 2013 - Apr 2014
- Developed teamwork and communication skills
- Fostered relationship building and sportsmanship

Yearbook Committee Vermilion, AB

JR Robson High School Sept 2010 - Jun 2011
- Teamwork and collaboration necessary throughout creation of yearbook

- Creativity and organization required when designing pages

- Working with technology, i.e. the computer program

Certificates/Achievements

Concussion in Youth Sports 2016

Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C 2015
Tutor Certification Training 2012
Grade 8 Royal Conservatory Piano 2010

References

Available upon request.