Steven Katchur

6950 Fremlin Street,

Vancouver, BC V6P 3W4
604 868 3645
mrstevekatchur@gmail.com

HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS

GRADES
AND
COURSES
TAUGHT

TEACHING
PASSIONS

TOC K-12
Language Arts 7-9
Social Studies 8
Math 8
Science 8
French 8
Heath 8
EAL K-Adult Education
Middle Years Education
Self-Regulated Learning
Social Emotional Learning
Social Justice
21st Century Learning
Music & Drama Integration
Community Partnerships

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher Candidate
Hillcrest Middle School, Coquitlam, BC

EDUCATION

Master of Education
International Teaching
Framingham State University
2014

Bachelor of Education
Social Studies, Middle Years
University of British Columbia
(Aug, 2015)

Bachelor of Arts
History & Geography
University of Victoria
2009
TESOL Certification
Oxford Seminars
2010

INTERESTS

Playing music
Singing
Hiking
Cycling
Travelling with my family
Photography
Volunteering

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Over 5 years of experience working with children aged 6-18 in

various educational roles
Well-motivated and resilient as demonstrated in 10 years of selfemployed experience
Great passion for music integration, and teaching music to beginners
including guitar, African drums, music literacy, and choir
Strong leadership experience, leading 6 non-profit teams of 6-30
people on 3 continents
Adaptive, flexible and skilled at handling diverse responsibilities and
time management as demonstrated at 16 different jobs over 16
years in the workforce
Great teamwork, problem solving, and communication skills
demonstrated in both professional and volunteer work with
children, youth, adults, and the community
Excellent public speaking skills demonstrated at over 10 venues to
crowds of up to 800

Taught Language Arts, Social Studies, French, Math, Science, PE and

Health to 2 grade 8 classes of 30 students, as well as PE and
integrated Social Studies/Drama to 2 gifted classes of 28 students
Designed, organized, and implemented 8 inquiry-based units,
promoting collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving
Differentiated across learning styles and ability levels, as well as for
13 students with cognitive and/or learning disabilities
Coached a badminton team of 18 grade 7 and 8 students
Nominated for outstanding practicum award

Teacher
Global English School, Thailand

10/2014 06/2015

06/2010 08/2014

Taught Language Arts to grade 7,8,9 students in 4 classes of 20

students over 4 years
Taught K-12 students Science, Math, Physical Education, Language
Arts, and Heath as a full-time teacher-on-call over 5 months
Organized and implemented year-long learning plans, including 10
inquiry-based units, which promoted collaboration, critical thinking,
communication, and problem solving
Differentiated across learning styles, ability levels, and for 20
students with cognitive and/or learning disabilities
Initiated individualized education plans for students with disabilities
Coached school badminton club of 15 student-members for 3 years

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Association of BC Teachers of English as an Additional Language

TESOL Canada
Association for Middle Level Education
British Columbia Cooperative Learning Association

Steven
Katchur
Mr. Katchur is an
experienced
educator who will
not be satisfied
until he and his
students are the
best learners,
leaders and
teachers they can
be - together.
David Price,
Faculty Advisor
at UBC
As a teacher,
Mr. Katchur is
reflective,
enthusiastic, and
sensitive to
individual student
needs. He has
shown
commitment to
continuous
learning and
improvement.
Angi Ektrakul,
Administrator
at Global
English School
Mr. Katchur has a
natural aptitude for
teaching and an
ability to cultivate a
classroom
atmosphere of
intellectual
curiosity.
-Lawrence Holbrook,
School Advisor at
Hillcrest Middle
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE
UPON REQUEST

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Tutor
Self-Employed, Cranbrook, Victoria, Bangkok, Vancouver

Tutored over 50 students aged 4-47 in the subjects of English, History, Science, Math,
Study Skills, and ESL

Team Leader (volunteer)

Evangelical Church of Bangkok, Thailand

09/2005 Present

10/2011

Directed a team of 5 tsunami relief workers on a 2 week aid-project in Sendai, Japan

Developed and facilitated partnerships with 1 NGO in Thailand and 3 NGOs in Japan
Coordinated work, troubleshot activities, and arranged transportation for the team in
in 3 locations

Outreach Coordinator
Community Based Research, Victoria

03/2010 05/2010

Consulted with over 1300 residents from 12 community groups including businesses,
schools, and seniors centres on behalf of the District of Saanich for the Shelbourne
Valley Action Plan
Successfully coordinated the collection of 797 surveys from various stakeholder
groups including seniors, students, professionals, children, and residents
Prepared and delivered presentations discussing the purpose of maps and community
in 5 locations, including the University of Victoria, Shelbourne Plaza, Camosun College,
and 2 seniors centres
Teacher (volunteer)
Glad Tidings Church, Victoria

02/2009 - 05/2010

Planned and implemented weekly English conversation classes for up to 20 students

Outreach Coordinator
Power to Change, Calgary, St. Petersburg

Summers 2008-09

Oversaw and executed workshops and training in job-hunting, networking, culture,

and religion, as well as provided mentorship for 2 groups of over 20 university
students in both Calgary and St. Petersburg
Arranged an English conversation class for 30 university students in St. Petersburg
Student President (volunteer)
Campus for Christ, Cranbrook, Victoria

09/2005 - 04/2009

Fundraised over $5000 for outreach events, charities, and overseas mission projects
Served as treasurer, promoter, coordinator, organizer, for the student club at the
University of Victoria, and at the College of the Rockies
Supervised the clubs promotion at 4 student union days
Organized outreach efforts on projects in 3 cities: Calgary, Panama City, and Santiago
Chair of Music Board (volunteer)
First Baptist Church, Cranbrook

05/2006 - 05/2007

Coordinated and oversaw 6 bi-monthly meetings for 15 volunteers and liaised with the
church board and pastors