Kassondra Torraville y45vi@unb.ca torraville.portfolio.wordpress.

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Education
University of New Brunswick, 2012-2013: Bachelor of Education degree - Specialization in Middle Year Education. - Concentrations in Teaching Secondary English, Secondary Social Studies, and obtained my Teaching English as a Second Language Certification. - Current grade-point average of 4.0. University of New Brunswick, 2008-2012: Bachelor of Arts Degree - Joint Honors in Classics and History - Grade-point average of 3.5.

Teaching Experience
Devon Middle School, Fredericton September 2012-May 2013 Fredericton, NB

Practicum Location Gaining experience in teaching grade 8 Language Arts. Shadowed a variety of educators, grades 6-8. During my Intermediate Practicum block, I designed my own unit, lesson plans and assessments. September 2011-April 2012 Fredericton, NB Peer Mentor for an Arts 1000 (History of the Western World) tutorial. Assisted Professor in class. Designed and carried out lesson plans. Designed and used an exam review for both semesters. January 2009-Present Fredericton, NB

Arts 1000 -

University of New Brunswick Classics Society Hosted several study groups for members. Tutored Introductory Latin

Tutoring For Tuition Program -

September 2007-June 2008 Labrador West, NL Tutored grade 3 Language Arts with a focus on reading comprehension.

Girl Guides of Canada 2008 -

September 2005-June Labrador West, NL

Junior Leader for Sparks/Brownies, girls aged 5-8. Supervised children and assisted adults. Under Leaders supervision, arranged activity plans and crafts.

Professional Development
UNB Professional Development Workshops Our Treaty, Our Language 19 September, 2012 - Focus on development of First Nation language programs in New Brunswick schools. - Discussed issues pertaining to the preservation of First Nation language and culture. Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility 10 October 2012 - Educational skills useful in teaching responsibility to students. Differentiation and Second Language Development 17 October 2012 - Discussed issues and key terms in second language development, primarily for a monolingual classroom with the introduction of bilingual students. Life of a School Principal 7 November 2012 - A workshop regarding the skills and experiences of a Principal, particularly in the Middle School setting. Stepping Out: Reading and Viewing 13 February 2013 - An introductory workshop concerning the Stepping Out program in New Brunswick. Marking Grade 7 Literary Assessment November 2012

Devon Middle School The Art of Setting Limits November 2012 - Participated in Workshop, with a focus on setting and enforcing professional behavior in students.

Work Experience
Wal-Mart, Fredericton -Employed as a part-time Cashier - Managed cash register - Trained new associates May 2012- Present

Iron Ore Company of Canada

May 2010- August 2010 May 2011- August 2011

-Employed as Operator Maintainer (Haul Trucks) during Student Employment Program. -Maintained Safety Procedures on vehicle and person. -Responsible for minor maintenance of any vehicle used. -Reliable radio communication. -Trained other employees. Wal-Mart, Labrador West November 2006 December 2006 May 2007-August 22, 2008 May 2009- August 2009

-Managed cash register -Trained new Associates -Answered phone -Worked at Customer Service Desk -Worked at Layaway Counter -Worked as Customer Service Manager

Volunteer Experience
Devon Middle School Choir University of New Brunswick Classics Society, Tribune and Vice President Fighters Guild, Game Moderator September 2012- Present January 2009- Present September 2009-Present

Awards and University Involvement

William Stewart McFarlane Prize in Classics September 2011