Erin Yaschuk (780) 686-5412 yaschuk@ualberta.

ca 9708-87 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6E2N4

Objective

Obtaining a teaching position that utilizes my passion for teaching to create a positive experience for the students by sharing my knowledge, skills and love of learning through implementing various teaching methods. I will achieve this through life long learning, collaboration, inclusion, implementation of technology and ongoing professional development in my classroom.

Education
University of Alberta Bachelor of Secondary Education Undergraduate Degree Major: Social Studies Minor: Special Education Strathcona High School High School Diploma with honours Edmonton, Alberta September 2009 Present

Edmonton, Alberta September 2006- June 2009

Teaching Experience
Private Tutor, January 2013 to present Tutor two young boys, Grade 2 and 3 with a specific focus on balanced literacy skills Encourage self-esteem building to a struggling learner who needs motivation and support Developed interactive activities to increase comprehension and interest in learning Implemented Web 2.0 tools to teach literacy Utilized assistive technology to support writing skills Supported social skill strategies for a student with high functioning autism

Student Teacher, Kate Chegwin Junior High, Edmonton, AB Winter 2014 This semester I will be teaching grade 8 social studies, outdoor education, and media studies. Student Teacher, L.Y. Cairns School, Edmonton, AB Winter 2013 L.Y. Cairns is a school, which provides a specialized learning environment for junior and senior high students. They offer a comprehensive range of courses for students with mild cognitive learning needs.

They offer success-oriented programs to prepare students to be contributing members of society through a focus on literacy, numeracy and employability skills. The specific group of students I worked with were 16-21 years of age, functioning at a pre-kindergarten to grade 3 level. Prepared lessons independently and collaboratively with mentor teacher Worked with students with a wide range of special needs Applied differentiated instruction in both teaching lessons and assessment formats Created activities that required critical thinking, co-operative learning, and creativity Played an active role in parent-teacher conferences Created a promotional video for the school Collaborated with both mentor teacher and Educational Assistant to perform effective classroom management Researched students diagnosis to further knowledge and find effective strategies to help their learning

Recent Work Experience

Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc., Administrative Assistant, 2009-present Completed transcription of voice dictation for Insurance Adjusters Represented the company as a receptionist for several years Provided customer service over the phone and through face to face interaction Computing experience on Microsoft Word and the Windows system Worked as a team member to meet monthly and annual goals

Additional Certification and Awards

SMART Notebook Training Program Certified in SMART Notebook 11 Software

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified CPI Blue Card holder

Standard First Aid- Level C CPR and AED (2011 Protocol) Certified through St. John Ambulance

University of Alberta Received Jimmy Condon athletic scholarship between 2009-2011 Received Jason Lang academic scholarship in 2013

Major Service Award, Strathcona High School Presented to students who volunteered 100+ hours in the school

Committee and Volunteer Opportunities

L.Y. Cairns School (2013-present) Participate in various classroom field trips for community service learning Provide support and help to the students with school work and basic skills

Strathcona High School, Womens Rugby Coach (2010-2013) Co-coached the womans rugby team Directed practices, games and tournaments Mentored many of the athletes in social and academic aspects of their lives Worked collaboratively with several other coaches to be well organized and prepared for practices and games Accompanied and chaperoned the team on out of town tournaments

University of Alberta Athletics Board Member (2009-2011) Assisted in planning athletic events and fundraisers Attended meetings to discuss the athletics program Acted as a liaison from the board to the University of Alberta Pandas Rugby team

Strathcona High School, Mens Basketball Team (2008-2010) Team manager

Skills and Interests

Eager to participate in various clubs and events in the community and school Beginner level of French and American Sign Language Interested in being involved in coaching and or being involved in various sports teams Proficient in multiple technologies including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point Passionate about working with students with special needs and effective at differentiating instruction so that all learners needs are met Through travel, enjoy learning new cultures and traditions Practice yoga regularly to maintain personal wellbeing