Brooke Willson

6240 Cronquist Drive Red Deer, AB T4N 1E3 (c) 403-598-5386

b7.willson@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
Enthusiastic, eager and collaborative BEd student eager to take on the teacher role as a middle school
teacher without your school board. I possess all necessary post-secondary education, along with practical
and everyday experience required to thrive in this position.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrates professional practice and maturity in the workplace and educational setting,
adhering to policy and Code of Professional conduct.
- Demonstrates respect for staff members, clients, and all other members of the professional team.
- Adjusts well to new and diverse settings, and students with a range of abilities, both mentally and
physically.
- Experience working with grade 1-12 students in the school system.
- Experience/knowledge in building skills for emotionally, socially, and mentally healthy youth.
- Practical experience in building therapeutic relationships with youth and their families.
- Works well under pressure, in a fast paced, high energy environment.
- Well traveled. Experience interacting with persons of various cultures/ethnicities.
- Accepts and encourages new challenges, while learning from mistakes and adjusting accordingly.
- Strong technical skills: include knowledge of Microsoft Office PCs in Windows environments to
perform word processing, spreadsheet documentation as well as email and internet applications.
- Strong interpersonal skills: with prior experience acting as a leader, as well as a group member in
both small and larger group settings.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Self Employed Social Media Marketing June 2015 Present
Photographer/Adventurer/blogger for various Outdoor Companies and Tourism Boards. Using
my own social media platforms to promote various products/locations depending on clients needs.
Majority of my work was based in the Mountains or Internationally depending.

Eastview Middle School In-school Support Room/Educational Assistant April 2016-June 2017

Glendale Middle School Youth Worker/Resiliency Coach September 2014/June

2015

Earls Restaurant Waitress June 2011- Feb 2015

Central Middle School Educational Assistant/Secretary September 2011- June 2014

Ventures Alternative Program- providing social skills and academic support for students
identified with behavioral issues and/or learning disabilities and performing secretarial duties.
Mattie McCullough Elementary Educational Assistant September 2010-February
2011
Created and facilitated a Youth Empowerment Program for at risk students by providing
strategies to resolve conflict, manage anger and increase appropriate behaviors and social skills.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education University of Alberta, Middle Years Program 2017-
2019
After Degree Student - GPA 3.5+

Social Work Degree University of Calgary, Learning Circles, Red Deer Site 2012-
2015
Athabasca University student- online independent studies 2014-2015
4th year Social Work Degree Student- Maintaining GPA of 3.5 +

Diploma Social Work Graduate Red Deer College, Alberta 2008-

2010
Full Time Student-Maintaining a GPA of 3.5+

Notre Dame High school Graduate Red Deer, Alberta 2005-2008

Honors Student 80%+ Average

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Glendale School Hiking Club/Bike Club Red Deer, Alberta September 2014-June 2015
Promoting active/healthy living in the school with assisting in developing and employing both a hiking
club, along with a road-cycling club in the school.

Central Middle School Staff Boot Camp January 2014- June 2014
Promoting district health and wellness- organizing and facilitating staff boot camps once a week.

Youth Voice Member Red Deer, Alberta City Hall September 2007-June 2009
Minimizing barriers and enhancing opportunities for youth in the community.

Boys and Girls Club Red Deer, Alberta September 2007- June 2009

Community Care- Home Health Services Red Deer, Alberta September 2007-June 2009

PRACTICUM PLACEMENTS
St.Thomas Aquinas November 13th - December 15th 2017
3rd year U of A BEd practicum student. 5 week placement.

Central Middle School, Red Deer April 2014-present

Providing counseling (individual/group) and peer mediation services for students, family wellness
support for youth and their families, and assisting with the schools resiliency program.
Pursuit High School, Red Deer September 2009- May 2010
Youth alternative Program- Experience working with youth involved in the criminal justice
system, which are experiencing behavioral, academic or familial struggles.

Office of the Public Guardian September 2008-April 2010

Provided decision-making mechanisms for individuals who are unable to make personal and non-
financial decisions for themselves, due to illness or injury.

CERTIFICATES, AWARDS AND TRAINING

Resiliency Training February 2014/Aug-Sept 2015
Mental Health First Aid February 2014
Non-violent Crisis Intervention February 2013
Clean Class 5 Graduated Drivers License
Leadership and Coaches Awards Post Secondary
Academic and Athletic Scholarships High School and Post-Secondary

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Traveling- 19 countries - Backpacked independently
Cooking, baking
Journaling
Outdoor activities: hiking, biking, camping, running, kayaking

REFERENCES

Mark Jones
Child Advocacy Center
403-342-4055

Sean Grainger
Glendale Middle School
Vice-Principal
403-358-9104

Sveinson, Karen
Central Middle School
School Psychologist/Counselor
Practicum Supervisor
403-346-4397 ext.217