Taylor McKechnie
EDUCATOR
CONTACT
780 956 4708
t.mckechnie@uleth.ca
http://msmckechnie.weebly.com
#48, 295 Blackfoot Rd W
Lethbridge AB T1K 8A6
CERTIFICATION
GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA
Interim Teaching Certification
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
GENERAL SCIENCES
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB | April 2017
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN
SCIENCE EDUCATION
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB| April 2017
PROFILE
A teacher who strives in creating collaborative,
differentiated, and informed classroom environments
using extensive education practicum experience and solid
foundation in all subject areas.
Believes in cultivating and maintaining positive, productive
relationships with parents, students, administrators, and
the community.
Adaptable educator who constantly works to expand
knowledge of current best practices through professional
development and builds a network of diverse colleagues.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERN TEACHER | WARNER SCHOOL
SEPT. 2016- DEC 2016 | WARNER, AB
Acted as 0.5 teacher assuming the Biology 20, Science 8/9,
and a Jr Sports Performance CTF courses from Teacher
Mentor. Acted as an advisor for group of students as
modelled through the High School Redesign.
Enhanced student engagement in science through
technology, hands on, and collaborative learning activities
Differentiated instruction for classrooms with multiple
learning and behavioral considerations
Coached the Cross Country and Senior Girls Basketball
teams during the sports season and attended tournaments
and games at the league, zone, and provincial level.
Developed IPPs and RTI plans for individual students
within the classroom.
Communicated classroom assessments, behaviors, and
observations to administrators, parents, and colleagues
frequently.
STUDENT TEACHER | CHINOOK HIGH SCHOOL
MARCH 2016- APRIL 2016 | LETHBRIDGE, AB
Developed unit plans for a portion of the Chemistry 20,
Biology 20, and Science 10 course as outlined by the
Alberta Program of Studies
Worked closely with the science department to revise and
improve classroom assessments, activities, and labs.
Observed, planned, taught and assessed practice to inform
and modify instruction for multi-cultural classes with many
levels of ability.
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EDUCATOR

PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Alberta Teachers Association
2015 - Present STUDENT TEACHER | SENATOR BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY
NOVEMBER 2015 DECEMBER 2015 | LETHBRIDGE, AB
PROFESSIONAL Develop lessons and instructed 2nd grade students based
REFERENCES on the Alberta Program of Studies
Led groups of students in specialized language arts
David LeGrandeur groups to increase phonics, language, reading, and
Principal writing
Warner School Established rapport with students, parents and critical
C: 403. 394. 6097 family members
W :403-642-3931 Understood pivotal language needs, IPPs, and RTIs
within the classroom to develop strategies to help
E: david.legrandeur@horizon.ab.ca
students more effectively.

David Zink
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | Fort Vermillion School Division
Teacher Mentor
SPRING 2015/2016| RAINBOW LAKE, AB
Warner School
Provided on call daily supervision of various teachers
C: 403.642.3931
classroom in a K-12 school as needed
E: david.zink@horizon.ab.ca Ensured the wellbeing and safety of students
Followed lesson plans and procedures laid out by the
Corey Makoloski teacher
Professor Assisted small groups of students in test reading, and
University of Lethbridge out of the classroom activities
C: 403.381.7664
E: corey.makoloski@uleth.ca
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
Rick Homen
University Consultant TUTOR INSTRUCTOR, Education Undergraduate Society
University of Lethbridge FALL 2013-PRESENT | LETHBRIDGE, AB
C: 516.123.4455 Tutor various students from grade 4-12 in Alberta Curriculum
E: rick.homen@uleth.ca Courses. (Bio 20/30, Chem 20/30, Physics 20/30, Science 10/20,
Math 10/20/30, LA 7/8, Social 7/8, Science 4/7/8/9, Math
Melody Taylor 5/6/7/8/9)
Vice Principal Planned supplementary material for understanding, provided
guidance for students on current course work, and worked
Manning Elementary School
closely with classroom teachers to help support students
C: 780. 836. 6185 better
E: taylor.m@prsd.ab.ca Tutored specific homeschooling students in a long distance
online setting with Zoom.