Stefanie Connor
Elementary Student Teacher
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10+ years experience working with school aged children in the classroom setting
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7 years experience working with children in a daycare setting
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Excellent communication skills, quickly builds rapport with children and colleagues
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Able to handle difficult situations with dignity and tact
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Willing to relocate; valid class 5 driver's license
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Willing and flexible to take on additional responsibilities
Summer Reading Coordinator
2017
From May 2017 to August 2017 I worked as the Summer Reading Coordinator for Brooks Public Library in Brooks Alberta. I was in charge of facilitating school tours for the community and providing students with library cards. I also had to lesson plan and implement 8 weeks worth of reading day camps for students ages 4-6 and 7-12.
Summer Day Home Worker
2015
From July 2015 to August 2015 I cared for 6 children during the summer in my home. The children ages ranged from 2-10. I provided them with meals, snacks, art time, quiet reading time, outdoor play, field trips to water park and beaches.
Teaching Assistant
2014 - 2015
From November 2014 to June 2015 I worked as an Educational Assistant in Grasslands School Division No.6 at Bassano School in Bassano Alberta. I was in a grade 2/3 split where I assisted two special needs students, did OT with a small group in the mornings and taught three specialized reading groups for from grades one to four.
Daycare Supervisor
2012 - 2014
I worked at Little Ducklings Daycare in Brooks Alberta for two and a half years as a Daycare Supervisor. At any one time I was solely in charge of a maximum of eight 3 year old children. I was in charge of daily planning to promote creativity, imagination, learning and physical fitness.
Youth Center Worker
2011 - 2012
As a Youth Center Worker at Ashton's Place in Brooks Alberta I was in charge of the well being of as many as 25 youth at a time. We provided food services for them, a place to interact with their friends, study for school and a place to call home. We had the youth do everything from volunteer in their community to putting on dinner theatre fundraisers.
Teaching Assistant
2011 - 2012
From October 2011 to June 2012 I worked as an Educational Assistant in Grasslands School Division No.6 at Central School in Brooks Alberta. I was first in a 1/2 Day Kindergarten class and then was added to be in the Pre-K Class for the other half of the day. I worked with kids with learning disabilities, behaviors, as well as physical disabilities.
Daycare Supervisor
2009 - 2011
For two years I worked at Glengarry Childcare Society in Edmonton Alberta as a Daycare Supervisor. I worked with Toddlers for a year and then went to be the Lead Worker with the Kindergarten kids. I was in charge of daily planning that promoted the child's creativity, imagination, learning and physical fitness.
Teaching Assistant
2002 - 2004
For two years I worked as a Teaching Assistant at Calgary Academy in Calgary Alberta. My responsibilities included assisting the teacher but also planning, developing and executing my own lesson plans for small math and reading groups.
Medicine Hat College
2016 - present
Elementary Education Degree through Mount Royal University
Medicine Hat College
2008 - 2009
Graduated with a Diploma in Early Learning and Child Care. Graduated on the Presidents Honor Roll and a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
University of Alberta
2006 - 2007
Took a years worth of Education Courses towards my Education Degree.
Medicine Hat College
2005 - 2006
Did my first year of the Education Degree through the University of Alberta.
Medicine Hat College, Brooks Campus
2002 - 2003
Graduated with an Education Assistant Certificate.
University of Lethbridge
2001 - 2002
Did a year of General Studies.
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Competencies and Literacy/Numeracy Progressions - Medicine Hat College, SAPDC, Vicki Glass, October 2017
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Professionalism and Role of the ATA - Medicine Hat College, ATA, Mark Yurick, October 2017
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Digital Citizenship in the Workplace - Medicine Hat College, James Commanda, January 2016
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Good and Bad Habits - Medicine Hat College, Melissa Gogolinski, February 2016
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Serenity Now!: Classroom Management Techniques That Work, SEATCA, Cal Hauserman, February 2016
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"A Legacy of Caring, Compassion, and Character" - SEATCA, Eva Olsson, February 2016
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Tribes and Kagan Strategies: Mini Seminar - Medicine Hat College, March 2016
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Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Workshop - Grasslands School Division, 2015
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Para-Professional Conference - Grasslands School Division, 2015
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Hygiene Workshop - Little Ducklings Daycare, 2015
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PD Workshop (Interest-based Planning) - Glengarry Childcare Society, 2011
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Southern Alberta Child Care Conference - Mount Royal College, 2011
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Child Guidance Workshop - Glengarry Child Care Society, 2010
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PD Workshop (Bringing Multi-Cultural into the Daycare Setting) - Newell Integrated Childcare Society, 2008
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PD Day Seminar (Barbara Colorosa) - Calgary Academy, 2003
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Paraprofessional Conference (Fighting Adversity through Humor; Brain Gym; Behavior Management) - Medicine Hat College, Brooks Campus, 2003
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PD Day Seminar (Threat Assessment) - Grasslands School Division, 2002
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Excellent Computer Skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel)\
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Keyboarding Skills - 50+ WPM
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Skilled in inventory control and management
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Excellent organizational skills
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Experience in taking on the leadership role and supervisor position; especially in a daycare setting as a Toddler Room Team Leader and a Kinder Room Team Leader
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Tutoring Math to Children in Grades One to Twelve
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Demonstrated Artist, with experience teaching music and voice to children
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Designed and Constructed various student projects
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Designed and constructed lesson plans and activities
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Dedicated, creative, and enthusiastic; thoroughly enjoys working with children of all ages
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Caring and devoted, with a great sense of humor
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Experience in caring for and teaching children from the ages of 0-16
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Working knowledge of children with disabilities - ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism, Aspergers, Selective Mutism, Blindness, Deafness, and Learning Disabled
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Recited and Scribed for children needing assistance (ESL, Visually Impaired, Low Cognition)
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Seven Persons School, Grade 5, Tiffany Molin, MHC/MRU Education, Fall Semester 2017
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Crestwood School, Grade 4, Audrey Pavelich, MHC Education, Winter Semester 2017
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Herald School, Special Needs, Connie Guenther, MHC Education, Winter Semester 2016
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Holy Family Academy, Kindergarten, MHC ELCC, Winter Semester 2011
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Brooks Preschool, MHC ELCC, Anita Bruce, Fall Semster 2010
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Elm Street School, Kindergarten, MHC Education, ART 310, Winter Semester 2006
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River Heights, MHC Education, Fall Semester 2005
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Connie Guenther, Herald School, Practicum Teacher, (403) 526-4477
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Linda Andres, Bassano School, Former Vice Principal, (403) 641-4280