Lauren McCarthy

502 Preston Ave Saskatoon, SK S7H 2V2 (306) 230-7121 lam820@mail.usask.ca e-Portfolio: http://laurenmccarthye-portfolio.blogspot.ca/

Education
Bachelor of Education Secondary Teaching Areas: History, Biology University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. Date of Completion: Dec 2012 Overall CWA of 79.9%

Skills and Abilities

Instructional Skills Consciously adapt instruction and assessment methods in lesson and unit plans to best serve the needs of all learning styles and abilities. Consistently apply a variety of instructional strategies to emphasize assessment for learning and assessment of learning. Collaborate with fellow colleagues to enhance instructional practice and broaden my repertoire of strategies. Provide timely and written feedback on assignments as assessment for learning, allowing students the opportunity to resubmit work inorder to promote ongoing learning within the classroom. Provide students clear expectations for assignments through the use of detailed and specific rubrics. Classroom Management Skills Apply appropriate and effective classroom management techniques to foster a supportive, respectful, risk-taking, interactive, and nurturing learning environment. Effectively communicate expectations to students to maintain a positive learning environment that embraces creative thought, achievement, progress, and growth. Develop a strong working rapport with my students by showing them respect and interest in them as individuals. Communicate effectively with parents to promote a supportive learning environment in the home. Technology Skills Incorporate technology in the classroom in pedagogically appropriate ways inorder to enhance student learning. For example using Quicktime Player to create screen-casts and experiment with 'flipped teaching' as a instructional strategy. Post reflections, assignments, and notes onto a virtual classroom to enhance communication and make knowledge more easily accessible. Utilize evaluation software to provide student evaluation and meaningful report-card comments focusing on strengths, areas of need, and steps for the future.

Teaching and Other Related Experience

Internship Practicum Walter Murray Collegiate Institute [2012] Worked with History 30 Advanced students. During this time, the ability to set clear expectations and facilitate authentic learning situations that challenged a variety of learning styles was strengthened. Developed a strong set of classroom management techniques working with students in the Science 9 classroom, and continually used adaptive dimension to individualize the learning process for the multiple learning styles and abilities in the class. Expanded teaching philosophy through time spent in other classrooms, including History 20 and Biology 20. Was immersed into the larger school community by supervising dance functions and SRC events, attending sporting events, and volunteering at various tournaments. Holy Cross High School [2010-2011] Implemented directed reading activities to explore Napoleon and the French Revolution in the History 10 classroom. Facilitated students during dissections in the Biology 20 classroom ensuring proper lab procedures were understood.

Student Teacher Candidate

Kids Kitchen Instructional Aid

CHEP [2011] Facilitated elementary students in learning common kitchen skills, portion control, and healthy food options. Was required to implement classroom management skills and develop an understanding of authentic learning, while working with primarily First Nation Students. Holy Cross High School [2010] Guided a group of 20 students on a 3 day hiking trip in La Ronge. Interacted with students in an authentic environment and formed meaningful connections outside the classroom. The importance of learning alongside students was reinforced, while demonstrating by example how to be a lifelong learner.

Out Doors Club Chaperone

Volunteer Experience
Cross Country Team Administrator - Walter Murray Collegiate Institute (WMCI) [2011 / 2012] Responsible for registering all students and ensuring eligibility requirements were met, organizing, and coordinating roles and duties of the team's student managers, attending all race days and team functions. Science Fair Judge - Dalmeny High School / WMCI [2011 / 2012] Assessing student work and providing specific and meaningful feedback for students to use to strengthen projects prior to moving on to regional competition. Marauder Invitational Tournament Planning Committee Member [2013] Responsible for recruiting and scheduling WMCI staff members to work the entrance gate. Requires a positive working relationship with colleagues, and a friendly and welcoming attitude to those visiting WMCI. Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 2011 Conference [2011] While carrying out duties, was able to sit in on a number of sessions. One session regarding action research projects has evoked a commitment to the use of inquiry projects. These projects can be used to connect students to the community.

Professional Development
Introduction to Problem Based Learning Workshop [2011]

SMART Board Certification

[2011]

Professional Portfolio Creation

[2011]

OHS Standard First Aid, CPR-B & AED

[2011]

Honours and Awards

U of S Continuing Education Bursary Awarded based on Academic Achievement Golden Key International Honours Society Member Awarded to those students who are within the top 15% of their class standing Rutherford Scholarship Awarded to students who maintain a consistent high standard in their academic achievement [2011-2012]

[2008-present]

[2007]

Activities & Interests Watching cooking shows and experimenting in the kitchen. Love of Disney movies, music, and amusement parks.

References
Mr. Brad Schoenfeld Cooperating Teacher Walter Murray Collegiate Institute 1905 Preston Ave. Saskatoon, SK. S7J 2E7 Bus: (306) 683-7850 schoenfledb@spsd.sk.ca

Mr. Jay Wilson Internship Facilitator, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed Faculty of Education University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK.

Bus: (306) 966 7617 jay.wilson@usask.ca

Mr. Brian Flaherty Principal Walter Murray Collegiate Institute 1905 Preston Ave. Saskatoon, SK. S7J 2E7

Bus: (306) 683-7850 flahertyb@spsd.sk.ca

*Additional references can be provided upon request or found on my e-portfolio