Education
- Bachelor of Education (expect to graduate 2017)
- Bachelor of Science, Minors in Mathematics and Computing Science (2015)
- Equivalence to Bachelor of Arts Minor in Languages & Culture, Concentration in French (2015)
- Computer Science Diploma (2008)
- Information Systems Administration Diploma (2008)
- Computer Information Systems Certificate (2007)
Experience
I have worked with and/or for the following educational organisations:
- Sylvan Learning Centre (Nanaimo, BC) – Teacher
- Nanaimo District Secondary School (Nanaimo, BC) – Student-Teacher
- John Barsby Community School (Nanaimo, BC) – Student-Teacher
- Woodlands Secondary School (Nanaimo, BC) – Student-Teacher
- Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo, BC) – Math Learning Centre Tutor
- North Island College (Courtenay, BC) – Computer Lab Monitor & Library Research Assistant
- Heritage Christian Online School (Kelowna, BC) – Special Education Service Provider
Teaching Skills
- Explaining concepts clearly and simply, regardless of the student’s educational background
- Gauging the student’s feedback to determine an optimal teaching approach
- Developing curricula, grading and assessing student work
- Helping students with learning challenges such as dyslexia or Autism Spectrum Disorder achieve success in their educational pursuits
Communication Skills
- Communicating effectively in both English and French
- Delivering presentations in a dynamic, animated way to small or large groups
- Using positive language to facilitate students’ self-discovery and bolster their confidence
Software Skills
- Developing and working with computer systems using a variety of programming languages and frameworks
- Organizing, managing, and retrieving files and data
- Maximizing the use of productivity applications (including Microsoft Office and the Adobe Creative Suite)
- Using and customizing operating systems such as Windows, Mac, and Linux comfortably