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Web Page Creator I am a mature adult who is currently in my final semester in the Faculty of Education’s Elementary Program (K-5) at the University of Regina. During my Pre-Internship, I had the privilege to teach in a Regina Separate School (St. Catherine – K) and in a Regina Public Community School (Kitchener – split Grade 1-2). I feel these educational experiences, in conjunction with my numerous classroom observations, assistance, and professional development seminars enhanced my professional development substantially. Essentially, they exposed me to a variety of teaching techniques, a medley of students, and an assortment of learning events that prepared me for my internship in the multi-aged/multi-grade environment of Gray School. While my educational background and practicum experiences have been in K-5 settings, I am also interested in teaching in middle years’ classrooms. On a personal note, I am married and have two wonderful children. Having a rigorous University schedule enhanced my ability to balance my time-spent learning and my responsibilities as a loving father and husband equally. I have also preserved time for my personal interests. These include: team sports, computers, the Internet, drama, art, writing, woodworking, gardening, and the Great Outdoors. Additionally, I feel that it is important to be an integral part of the community in which I live and work. Some of my communal services include: community fundraising, teaching Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church, judging pre-competitive and competitive gymnastics, and canvassing for the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Asthma Association of Canada. In closing, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further expand upon the skills and experiences which are outlined in my resume. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, S. Thomas Mamela 134 Scrivener Crescent Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 4V7 (306) 789-5207 mamelat@cableregina.com
Resume of S. Thomas Mamela TEACHING PHILOSOPHY I firmly believe that our classrooms, schools, and educational settings need to recognize the diversity that exists within our societal framework. Accordingly, educators need to build upon the strengths of a society’s uniqueness and adopt a constructivist attitude. To facilitate this approach I need to be conscious of and provide for my students’ emotional, social, and physical needs, wants, and desires as individuals if I am to fulfill my many roles – educator, mentor, coach, listener, and parent in absentia. EDUCATION December, 1998 Bachelor of Education (Elementary) University of Regina G.P.A. 77.0 % December, 1998 Myrtle McGee Nominee – Most Outstanding Intern Fall '98
September, 1981 – Campbell Collegiate June, 1985 Grades 9 – 12 Football, Drama, Choir, and Student Liaison IN-SCHOOL EXPERIENCE -- SEPTEMBER, 1996 - PRESENT Classroom Observations and Assistance
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – FEBRUARY, 1995 – PRESENT Multi-Grade/Multi-Age Classrooms Laid Back Lagoon Lounge Luau Co-Presenter and Attendee Community Playground Fundraiser Gray P.F.R.C. Bottle Drive Multi-Grade/Multi-Age Classrooms Community Playground Fundraiser Co-Presenter and Attendee C.E.C. Conference Gray After-School Clubs Beginning Teachers Conference Gray School Technology Upgrade Gray School Web Page Resource Based Teaching and Learning I designed our school web page -- Co-Presenter for Radville S.D. #67 http://geocities.datacellar.net/Athens/Styx/1630/ Ile a la Crosse Youth Wellness ’98 Multi-Grade/Multi-Age Classrooms I performed with and supervised Rainbow Youth actors. For The Love of Technology Project Forests and Soils O.C.R.E. – Fall and Winter Certified Gymnastics Judge SCN Teleconference – Project Wild "Honouring Diversity" PRE-SERVICE TEACHING EXPERIENCE Internship Gray School – Gray, Saskatchewan (Fall ’98) Responsibilities:
Pre-Internship Kitchener School, Regina (Fall ’98) Responsibilities: I was responsible for teaching all subject areas except for French and Music in a Grade 1-2 classroom. To fulfill this responsibility I taught three thematic 1-week units. Furthermore, I was also responsible for introducing new games to my students during my supervision of the morning and afternoon recesses. Pre-Internship St. Catherine, Regina (Winter ’97) Assignment: Kindergarten EMPLOYMENT HISTORY June, 1998 - Present Youth Worker June, 1998 - August, 1998 Teen Parent Program Assistant June, 1997 - August, 1997 Warehouse Personnel March, 1995 - Sept. 1995 Developmental Dir. of Operations March, 1990 - March, 1995 Plant Employee 1990 -1987 Landscaping, Sales and Renovations 1987- 1986 Shipping/Receiving 1986 - 1985 Racnching, Cooking and Sales PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Self Starter Team Player Professional Empathy Respectful of Diversity Sense of Humor Strong Work Ethic Analytical/Problem Solving Skills Flexible and Versatile Interpersonal Communication Skills Oral/Written Communication Skills Enthusiastic and Motivated Good Organizational and Planning Skills TECHNICAL SKILLS Subway’s World Franchise and Field Representative Training
Computer Skills
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE I feel that it is important to be an integral part of the community in which I live. Some of my communal services include: community fundraising, teaching Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church, judging pre-competitive and competitive gymnastics, and canvassing for the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Asthma Association of Canada. ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Gardening
REFERENCES Mrs. Kim Engel – Cooperating Teacher Principal of Gray School Box 38 Gray, Saskatchewan S0G 2A0 (306) 738-4813 (306) 586-0027
Dr. Kathryn McNaughton – Internship Advisor Professor and Chair of Early Childhood Education at the University of Regina University of Regina Faculty of Education 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2 (306) 585-4609 (306) 761-5597
Dr. Helen Horsman Director of Education for Grand Coulee S.D. #110, Gray S.D. #101 and Pense S.D. #98 Superintendent of Student Services for Moose Jaw Roman Catholic 502-6th Ave. N.E. – Box 1087 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 4P8 (306) 694-5333 (306) 751-0336
Dr. Paulette Brooks Professor and the Coordinator of Professional Development Office University of Regina Faculty of Education – Professional Development Office 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2 (306) 585-4522 (306) 569-1795
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