7 BURNTWOOD DRIVE, MITCHELL, MB R5G 0Y8

(204) 712-6934 - MELANIEEDEL15@GMAIL.COM

MELANIE R. FRIESEN (EDEL)

PROFILE

Energetic, hardworking and a team player with great communication and organizational skills. Loves
adventure, meeting new people and building relationships. Self motivated, disciplined and driven to
succeed. Adaptable, approachable, and a quick learner.

EDUCATION

University of Manitoba Bachelor of Education 2016- May 2018 (Pending)

 Early Years Stream

University of Manitoba Bachelor of Physical Education 2011- 2016

 Major: Physical Education
 Minor: Geography

High School Diploma June 2011

Morris School

WORK EXPERIENCE

Teacher Candidate (Practicum) 2017-2018

Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7
Mitchell Middle School, Hanover School Division, Mitchell, Manitoba
 Co-planned, implemented and assessed patterns and equations in grade 7 mathematics through,
vertical learning, makerspace resources and practical opportunities
 Co-planned, implemented and assessed grades 5-7 physical education lessons (low organized
games, omnikin and tchoukball) & Warrior Fitness classes.
 Co-planned, implemented and assessed grade 6 science and ELA through interactive readings,
layered curriculum, student directed inquiry, and collaboration
 Volunteer grade 7 boys volleyball coach
 Volunteer grade 7/8 girls basketball coach
 Volunteer for Beauty and the Beast Musical by MMS students

Teacher Candidate (Practicum) 2016-2017

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4
Mitchell Elementary School, Hanover School Division, Mitchell, Manitoba
 Co-planned, implemented and assessed realistic fiction, communities of the world and materials
and structure units within grade 3 (including field trip to the Human Rights Museum).
 Co-planned, implemented and assessed grade 1-4 physical education lessons, including balance,
fitness, low organized games and an introduction to badminton & pickle ball
 Volunteer sound, lighting and props for Christmas concert
 Volunteer coordinator of Steve Nash Basketball Program for grade 3&4 students
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Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard 2009-2018

Town of Morris: Morris Pool
Pool Supervisor Summer 2013-2015, Pool Manager Summer 2016-2018
 Lead and organize staff and programs throughout summer and beyond
 Communicate effectively with community through public swimming and teaching children with
enthusiasm and patience
 Splash Park Project Director- raised $200,000 for community splash park through business and
individual sponsorship and brick fundraiser, acted as liaison between all businesses and
contractors involved

Recreation Director, Morris and Area Recreation Commission 2015-2016

Town of Morris
 Planning, organizing and coordinating programs for the Morris and surrounding communities

Piano Teacher 2010-2012

Self-Employed
 Listened, motivated and encouraged students in the learning of notes, songs and rhythm on the
piano

VOLUNTEER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

WestCAST Presenter & Volunteer, University of Manitoba 2018

Trauma Informed Care Workshop, Klinic Community Health 2018
Coach, Providence Jr. Pilots 14U Boys Club Volleyball 2018
Coach, Mitchell Warriors Grade 7/8 Girls Basketball Team 2018
Commit to Kids: Helping Organizations Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Online Training,
Canadian Centre for Child Protection 2018
Digital Literacy Training Program for Educators, Media Smarts 2018
Programming Coordinator & Co-Chair, MPHETE Student Leadership Conference 2018
Coach, Mitchell Warriors Grade 7 Boys Volleyball Team 2017
Treasurer & Executive Committee Member, Manitoba Education Student Council 2017-18
Volunteer, Southland Church Middle School Ministry 2017-18
Volunteer, Southland Church Kids Ministry 2015-18
Coach, Morris Mavericks Varsity Girls Basketball 2013-15/2016-17
Member, Safety Management Working Group, Lifesaving Society Manitoba 2017
Leader, Steve Nash Basketball Program, Mitchell Elementary School 2017
VP Phys. Ed., Secretary, Graduation Chair, SAHPER Council, U of M 2014-16
Attendee, Truth & Reconciliation Conference, University of Manitoba 2016
Attendee, Physical Education Canada Student Leadership Conference, Ottawa ON 2015
Volunteer, Bison Book Buddies 2014-2015
Member, Student Leadership Development Program-Winter Cohort 2013-2014
Leader, Morris Community Youth 2013-2014
World WISE Ambassador, International Centre for Students 2013-2014
Classroom Volunteer, Grade 1/2, Morris School 2010-2011
Member, Superintendant Student Advisory Board 2010-2011

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Employee, Faculty of Education Mathematics Resource Room 2016-2017

Member, University of Manitoba Women’s Basketball Team 2011-12/2013-2015
Participant, Youth With A Mission: Reef to Outback, Townsville Australia 2012-2013
Member, Come Alive in Costa Rica, University of Manitoba 2011-2012
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Member, Kids Caring for Kids Group, Morris School 2009-2011

Member, Student Council, Morris School (President in Grade 12) 2008-2011
Member, Wesmen Club Volleyball & Cobras Club Volleyball Programs 2009-2011
Member, Junior Bison Basketball Program 2006-2011
Member, Morris Mavericks Sports: Volleyball (2004-11), Basketball (2005-11),
Badminton (2010-11), Track & Field/Cross Country (2003-11), & Soccer (2004-10)

ACHIEVEMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS

NCCP Athletics- Run, Jump, Throw Certification 2017-Present

NCCP Canada Basketball Competition- Learn to Train 2017-Present
University of Manitoba Physical Education Grad of the Year 2016
Manitoba Fitness Council Aqua Fitness Instructor 2016-Present
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders 2016-Present
NCCP Gymnastics Foundations- Trained Artistic Coach 2015-Present
National Lifeguard Instructor 2015-Present
Emerging Leaders Award Recipient 2013-2014
Lifesaving Instructor Certification 2014-Present
Lifesaving CPR and First Aid Instructor 2014-Present
National Lifeguard Certification 2012-Present
Water Safety Instructor 2010-Present
Standard First-Aid & CPR C Certification 2009-Present
AA Athlete of the Year & Credit Unions Scholar Athlete of the Year, MHSAA 2010-2011
Manitoba Foundation for Sports & Milt Stegall Scholarship Recipient 2010-2011
Premiers Youth Volunteer Service Award Recipient, Volunteer Manitoba 2010-2011
Morris School: Maverick Award, Service Award, Leadership Award & Athletic Award 2007-2011
Piano (2010 completed Grade 8 RCM Examination) 1996-2011

REFERENCES

Jennifer Campbell
Faculty Advisor, Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba
jennifer.campbell@umanitoba.ca
204-793-4807

Joe Thiessen
Principal, Mitchell Elementary School
jthiessen@hsd.ca
204-326-6622

Deryk Tufford
Cooperating Teacher, Mitchell Middle School
dtufford@hsd.ca
204-371-1284

Darren Skog
Assistant Superintendent, Red River Valley School Division
dskog@rrvsd.ca
204-746-2317 ext. 2223