Katie Casselman
31 Regina st. | Waterloo On| N2L2Z2 | 5197812787| katiecasselman@live.ca
Thank you for considering my application. I am a recent graduate and was notified of this opportunity through a posted ad on the Internet.
Having just completed my Graduate Diploma of Education, I am extremely enthusiastic and keen to begin my career as an educator. As you will see in my resume, my teaching disciplines are formally based in Secondary English and Social Sciences. I believe that willingness and ability to adapt existing skills to meet the challenge at hand are crucial strengths for any teacher to possess and are imbedded into the very nature of teaching itself. These are skills I value highly and hope to always be improving upon.
Inclusiveness and support in all aspects of learning are also two main components in my ideal classroom strategy. Individual students need to feel that their input is equally heard and valued to promote self-esteem and ensure that real learning is taking place. As well, students need to feel that they are a part of a community in which their individuality can be expressed while simultaneously addressing curriculum standards. It is the role of the teacher to intuitively gauge the needs of his/her classroom and provide an appropriate range of resources/ activities/ assessment forms to suit different learning styles so that all levels are integrated. It is my hope to demonstrate this kind of awareness in my own classroom.
Within this letter and the attached resume, I genuinely hope to communicate my innovation, ambition and overriding passion for teaching. Thank you for taking the time to view my application.
Sincerely,
Kate Casselman
OBJECTIVE
To create a positive, inclusive and supportive environment that provides students with the opportunity to engage in active learning.
TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate Diploma of Education Nov 2007
University of Melbourne
EDUCATION
Graduate Diploma of Education Nov 2007
Melbourne University, Melbourne Vic. Aus.
， Secondary level
， English/Humanities
Bachelor of Arts Dec 2006
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo On.
， Concentration in English & Global Studies with Sociology Minor
TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE
Grade 9 Teacher Candidate Fall 2007
Collingwood College, Melbourne Vic
， Created units and lesson plans for a yr. 9 English curriculum
， Assessed each unit using a variety of techniques (formal, informal, test, performance-based, self-evaluation)
， Developed units for mixed ability classes using a range of methods
Grade 11 Teacher Candidate Fall 2007
Collingwood College, Melbourne Vic
， Developed units for mixed ability classes using a range of methods
， Created units and assessment strategies to suit a variety of student needs (English Language Learners)
Grade 7 Teacher Candidate Spring 2007
The University High School, Melbourne Vic
， Developed and implemented lesson plans for both English and Humanities curriculums
， Integrated IT based tasks and writing tasks with major research projects
WORK EXPERIENCE
ESL teacher April-Nov 2007
KT School
， English teacher for a range of levels from yr. 2-6
， Presented two 90 minute classes for of 10-15 students
， Assessed work on a weekly basis
Kp119 Teaching Assistant Sept- June 2003-2006
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo On.
， Supervised and instructed the sport of Rock-climbing to first year kinesiology students
， Assessed students comprehension and ability to demonstrate skills
CIT Director July-August 2004
Camp Quin-mo-lac, Tweed On
， Interviewed and selected CIT candidates by arranging and organizing a CIT interview day
， Developed and conducted success CIT/LIT programs while working closely with a partner and obtained valuable experience in developing inventive programs for youth
， Presented lectures on Leadership, Communication and Conflict Resolution
， Attended workshops to integrate current methods and knowledge into program development
Outdoor Education Coordinator May-June 2004
Camp Quin-mo-lac, Tweed On.
， Organized all program/staff agendas while acquiring skills in creative programming and time-management
VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
， Head High Ropes Instructor 2005
， Radio Laurier D.J 2004-2005
， Foot Patrol 2003
， Ontario Camping Association skills weekend camp liaison 2003
， King Edward Public, classroom assistant 2003
， Canoe Rockwall Archery Tripping Initiatives Orienteering director 2003
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
， CPR and First Aid ｀C¨ Fall 2006
， Instructor of the year 2006
， TEFL / TESL Certification Winter 2006
， Jack Watson Award for staff excellence Summer 2004
， Fluent French speaker
INTERESTS
， Music- playing and performing on the acoustic guitar
， Outdoor Activities – Volleyball, canoeing, rock-climbing, hiking
REFERENCES
Available on request
