Gisele Arcand

A. Personal information

Citizenship: Canadian

Languages: English and French

Contact Information: giselearcand@telus.net

Link to E - Portfolio: https://garcand.weebly.com

B. Educational Qualifications

2017 to 2018 Teaching English As A Second

Language Certificate (TESL)
Okanagan College
(Kelowna, BC, Canada)

2013 to 2017 M. Ed Counselling Psychology

University of British Columbia
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)
* Degree conferred November 2017

May 2006 to December 2008 Unclassified Studies (Academic)

Okanagan College
(Kelowna, BC, Canada)
- ANTH 121: Introduction to
Cultural Anthropology
- HIST 221: United States Since
1865
- PSYC 111: Introduction to
Psychology (Basic Processes)
- PSYC 121: Introduction to
Psychology (Personal
Functioning)
- PSYC 242: Abnormal
Psychology
- SOCI 111: Introduction to
Sociology I
- SPAN 111/121: Levels I & II
 September 2001 to April 2002 Faculty of Open Studies
University of Alberta
(Edmonton, AB, Canada)
- CHRTC 250: Theological
Education of the Catholic
Teacher
- CHRTC 381: Christian Religious
Education and the Adolescent

September 1981 to April 1985 Bachelor of Education

University of Alberta
(Edmonton, AB, Canada)
* Degree conferred June 1985
* Bilingual Certificate
(English/French) granted in 1985

C. Overview of Teaching Experience, Responsibilities and Duties

I currently have 34 years of fulfilling and rewarding teaching experience. I have had the
pleasure of teaching students between the ages of 12 to 18 years old. The role of the teacher
is multifaceted, with the principal role being to plan, organize and implement appropriate
instructional programs in a learning environment that fosters the fulfillment of the students’
academic potential. The main responsibilities and duties that I’ve fulfilled over the course of
my teaching career include the following:

- plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
for my students
- provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet my students’
varying needs
- use relevant technology to support instruction
- observe and evaluate my students’ performance and development
- assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
- provide appropriate feedback, encourage and monitor my students’ progress
- maintain accurate and complete records of my students’ progress and development
- communicate necessary information regularly to my students, colleagues and parents
regarding student progress and student needs
- manage student behavior and maintain discipline in the classroom in accordance with the
rules, procedures and disciplinary systems of the school
- perform additional duties including student support, counseling with academic and
emotional problems and referrals to mental health programs and community resources
- keep updated with developments in my subject area, teaching resources and methods and
make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
D. Key Competencies

A great teacher can have a lasting impact on the lives of her students. I continually strive to
be a positive influence and role model, an inspiration for learning, as well as a credible
source of knowledge. My teaching competencies and behaviors reflect and demonstrate my
values, knowledge, skills, aims and practices. Key competencies that I demonstrate include:

- an energetic, outgoing personality and an engaging teaching style

- clear lesson objectives, skillful organization and planning with attention to detail
- effective discipline and classroom management skills that foster respect
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- high work standards and expectations that encourage my students to achieve to their full
potential
- thorough knowledge of curriculum and standards and the ability to uphold them in my
classroom
- extensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject matter that I teach
- creativity, flexibility and adaptability in meeting my students’ needs
- passion and commitment to being a positive influence and role model for my students
- strong rapport and trusting, respectful relationship with my students

E. Employment History

November 2003 to Present Central Okanagan School District No. 23

Constable Neil Bruce Middle School
(West Kelowna, BC, Canada)
- September 2007 to present
- Assignment: English 8, English
Ext. 8, FSL 8 & 9, Soc. St. 8 & 9

September 2001 to June 2003 Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional

Division No. 41
Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School
(Sherwood Park, AB, Canada)
- Assignment: FLA 10/20/30,
Etudes Sociales 20/30, CALM 20,
Legal Studies 20

September 1986 to August 2001 Elk Island Public Schools Regional

Division No. 14
Sherwood Heights Jr. High School
(Sherwood Park, AB, Canada)
- September 1991 to June 2001
Rudolph Hennig School
(Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada)
- September 1986 to June 1991
 September 1985 to June 1986 County of Parkland No. 31
Graminia Community School
(Devon, AB, Canada)

F. Professional Development

My most current educational undertaking has been to obtain a TESL Certificate with the
intention of expanding my teaching experience and qualifications to include teaching
English to new Canadians or working abroad. I completed an M.Ed. in Counselling
Psychology in 2017, from the University of British Columbia, which had been a life-long
dream. This is my proudest academic accomplishment to date. In addition to a B.Ed from
the University of Alberta (Faculte St Jean) I have also completed additional courses in
psychology, sociology, theology, history, anthropology and Spanish, as an unclassified
student at the University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB) and Okanagan College (Kelowna,
BC). Over the course of my teaching career I’ve attended professional inservices,
workshops, courses, seminars and activities dealing with a wide range of topics
including:

 Mental Health First Aid Canada Training Course (For Adults who Interact with
Youth)
 Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
 Resiliency in Action/Train-The-Trainer (Building Resiliency in our Community,
Strengthening Mental Health)
 Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), Non-Verbal Learning Disorders
(NLD) – Characteristics, Diagnosis, Intervention Strategies and Accommodations
 Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
 Autism Spectrum Disorders
 Substance Abuse
 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
 Multiple Intelligences
 Understanding By Design
 Assessment for Learning
 Cooperative Learning Strategies
 Learning Styles
 Discipline and Classroom Management
 Bullying and Internet Safety
 Curriculum Planning and Development
G. Personal Interests and Activities

Study of languages – Spanish

Music – Playing the guitar and piano, singing
Other interests – Reading, herb gardening, swimming, hiking, ethnic cooking, traveling,
history and archaeology

Link to E - Portfolio: https://garcand.weebly.com

H. References

Available upon request.