DON LEARY3211 Amhearst Way
Calgary, Alberta T2S 4J7
Phone 403-287-5599
FAX 403-287-4599
Email:
Education
DecemberBachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education
2005-2008University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
Major: Modern Languages (French)
2004-2005Red Deer College, Red Deer, Alberta
2003Northwest Baptist College & Trinity Western
2002Advanced Diploma With Honors
Hugh Sutherland School, Carstairs, Alberta
Teaching Experience
Sept-Dec 2008Teaching Internship: Westglen Middle School, Didsbury, AB
- Taught Grades 6,7,8, French (FSL) Equivalent to half time teaching
- Coached Grade 7 Boys volleyball (B team)
- Piano Accompanist for an 85 member Grade 5 classroom choir
I developed and experimented with effective methods of presenting material with maximum student retention. I used a wide variety of highly visual activities and encouraged active participation group games. Students were excited to be in French class.
Oct.2007French tutoring and Programming for Home Schoolers
- Helped students struggling in their French programs at school
- Developed home school French programs for multi-level students
I provided material for the students to practice throughout the week including games, cassettes, videos, recipes and worksheets. I instructed the parents on how to assist effectively.
Mar-April 2006Student Teaching: G.R. Davis Middle School, Fort Macleod, AB
- Taught Grade 5,6,7 French (FSL), beginning at half time teaching and working up to full time.
I learned how to transform the Language Learning Expectations from the Alberta FSL curriculum into a dynamic cultural experience for students in the classroom.
Oct-Nov 2006Student Teaching: Carmangay Elementary: Carmangay, AB
- Taught a one room Grade 1 – 3 class.
- Developed multilevel lesson plans for Math, Social, Health, Computers and Physical Education
Half of the students in my class were Mexican Mennonites who spoke German. My lesson plans for each subject included objectives for three grades and were adapted for ESL.
2004, 2005Camp Lifeguard/Canoeing & Swimming Instructor: Whispering Pines Bible Camp
2003Lifeguard and Instructor: Didsbury Aquatic Centre
2003-2005Piano and Flute Teacher: In my home
Related Certification and Experiences
National Lifeguard Service: RLSSC & Red Cross Instructor, First Aid & CPR, 2003
Regional Science Fair Judge: Red Deer, AB. 2005
Grade 8 Royal Conservatory of Music, Piano, 2003
Volleyball Coaching Certificate Level One, 2003
Grade 4 Level Flute, 2004
Awards and Achievements
University of Lethbridge Scholarship
Summer Language bursary Program, summer 2004, 2005
University of Ottawa and Duchesnay, Quebec
Government of Canada French Studies Scholarship, 1996
Student Achiever Award: Red Deer College, 1995
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship: Gr. 10, 11, 12, 1994
Three Month Quebec Exchange (High School), 1993
Legion Scholarship, 1992
Hobbies and Interests
Water skiing, Volleyball, Baseball, Biking, Canoeing, Hiking, Cooking, Gardening, Calligraphy and Musical Theatre
REFERENCES
Mr. Jake Smith
Math Instructor
Watson School, Lethbridge, AB
403-320-5555
Ms. Sarah Jenkins
Grade 2 Teacher
Johnson Elementary, Kipp, AB
403-345-7777
Dr. Duncan Dickers
Education Professor
University of Lethbridge
403-320-1234
Dr. Art Gray
Superintendent of Schools
Flatlands School District
Somewhere, AB
403-524-7890