Kailee Brennan

26 Bluebell Crescent Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6J 1A2

OBJECTIVE
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) graduate of December 2012, seeking a teaching opportunity within Prairie South School Division beginning in January of 2013.

(306) 690-8703 brennan.kailee@prairiesouth.ca www.kaileebrennan.wordpress.com

EDUCATION
2008-2012 Bachelor of Education (Secondary) English, Social Studies University of Regina, Regina, SK Overall WPA of 79.12% Cornerstone Christian School High Honor Roll Moose Jaw, SK

2005-2008

Scholarships & Awards: 2008 Centennial Merit Plus Scholarship University of Regina

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Presentations: - Michael Apple Is Critical Pedagogy Enough? Understanding and Interrupting Conservative Policies in Education (2011) - What is STF? (2008) Workshops: - Legacy of Hope and Project of Heart. Hosted by PSSD, September 26, 2012

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Teaching/Instructional Skills: Successful Internship in secondary school teaching grades 10-12 Proven ability to manage classroom using positive relationships and communication to motivate and connect with students Innovative implementation of a variety of teaching strategies Able to adapt lessons to meet the needs of various learning styles or alter programming for individuals receiving a modified credit while working closely with Student Support Teachers Positive experience teaching in both collaborative and independent environments team teaching & planning Involved in personal and professional learning communities, such as LITs and online communities like Twitter Wide variety of assessment tools for both formative and summative assessment Able to implement First Nations and Metis content throughout subject areas Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Internet and Educational Technologies (Google Docs, Prezi, Wikispaces, Edmodo, Wordpress, Dropbox). Ability to incorporate technology into the

Computer Skills: classroom.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Internship: School: Supervising Teacher: Assignment: September December 2012 Peacock Collegiate High School, Moose Jaw, SK Melissa Gardner ELA B10 entire semester. Also taught ELA B30, History 10, and Connections 20 (a locally developed, interdisciplinary course offered only at Peacock) - Created and taught units focused on the outcomes and indicators laid out in the Saskatchewan curriculum - Planned and executed both formative and summative evaluations - Adapted lesson plans for various student learning styles/needs - Worked closely with SSTs and guidance counsellors to meet the needs of at-risks students (particularly in Connections 20) - Participated in parent/teacher interviews with supervising teachers - Assistant Coach - Cross Country - Worked football canteen for local games

Responsibilities:

RELATED EXPERIENCE
2011 2012 UR International English Language Coach University of Regina - Responsible for English language coaching and academic tutoring for International and EAL students - Planned individualized lessons for clients focused on reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and representing Summer Language Camp Director Moose Jaw Multicultural Council - Responsible for planning and implementing a summer day camp program for 20-30 immigrant and refugee children between the ages of 6-13 - Language & Literacy focus children participate in literacy activities every day, including individual reading time and trips to the library for programming Educational Assistant St Agnes School, Holy Trinity Catholic School Division - Worked full-time in a pre-kindergarten for the months of May-June the needs of the class and the classroom teacher. - Helped with daily activities and worked closely with high needs students, including children with Aspergers and Downs Syndrome 2008-2009 Mentor Moxie Club Autism Program - Mentored a 10 year old boy with Aspergers Syndrome - Provided support and encouragement through activities and

2008-2012

2012 Spring supporting

particularly during

transitions

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2012 Spring English Teacher (English as a foreign language) Strong Tower School, Chiclayo, Peru - Lived and taught English at an elementary school in Chiclayo, Peru for 2 months this spring (pre-kindergarten to grade four) - Responsible for planning and teaching lessons from a Canadian based curriculum to 110 students each day - Lived and worked in the Childrens Orphanage that was associated with the school 2007-2011 Soccer Coach Moose Jaw Soccer Association - Coached U6, U8, U10 both boys and girls - Responsible for planning practices and activities, and supervising weekly in the months of May-June 2010 Volunteer Hawane Orphan Care Farm, Swaziland, Africa - Family-based environment for AIDS orphans - Lived on the farm and taught in the home school on site - Responsible for teaching two boys daily (ages 6 & 8) from the Swazi

games twice

curriculum

REFERENCES Melissa Gardner Cooperating Teacher Peacock Collegiate High School Moose Jaw, SK (306) 693-4626 (306) 690-6313 gardner.melissa@prairiesouth.ca Dustin Swanson Principal Abroad Peacock Collegiate High School Moose Jaw, SK (306) 693-4626 swanson.dustin@prairiesouth.ca Greg Carr Faculty Advisor University of Regina Regina, Saskatchewan (306) 535-8017 dan.su2@sasktel.net

Melissa Berwald Manager Student Services & Study U of R International Regina, SK (306) 585-4017 melissa.berwald@uregina.ca