A M Y N O VA K

Calgary, AB T2L 0V8 • (403) 815-9243 • adnovak@cbe.ab.ca • amynovak.weebly.com

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Student-centered, caring, and enthusiastic educator committed to creating a safe and respectful classroom
environment where mistakes and productive struggle are encouraged. Models a growth mindset to help students
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develop the resilience and flexibility needed to thrive as 21 Century learners. Strives to ensure every student
experiences success through personalized instruction and frequent formative feedback to move learning forward.

PROFILE

Lesson Design: Applies strong mathematics content knowledge, professional experience in the finance industry,
and technological skills to design responsive and technology-integrated learning experiences for students
Relationship Building: Develops strong relationships with students and colleagues through a willingness to
support and genuine caring for the well-being of others
Lifelong Learning: Continually develops pedagogical practices, content knowledge, and technological expertise
through professional learning sessions, personal reading, and online courses

E D U C AT I O N

Bachelor of Education, Secondary Mathematics Sept 2016–Apr 2018

Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0

Bachelor of Commerce (With Distinction), Accounting, Minor in Pure Mathematics December 2015
Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, Cumulative GPA: 3.94/4.0
• Awarded Silver Medallion for achieving the highest distinction in scholarship in the Accounting concentration

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher, Calgary Board of Education May 2018–Present

• Implemented lessons and fostered positive learning environments in secondary Math and Interventions positions
• Invited back to the same schools regularly due to recommendations based on effectiveness and professionalism

Math 10-3, Math 10C, Math 20-1, Math 30-2 & Math 30-1 Pre-Service Teacher Nov–Dec 2017, Feb–Apr 2018
Bow Valley High School (Rocky View School Division)
• Built strong relationships with students through one-on-one conversations, personalized support before and after
school, and extra-curricular involvement with badminton to foster a safe and respectful learning environment
• Utilized various technology platforms including Moodle, PowerTeacher, Explain Everything Interactive
Whiteboard, and Desmos to enhance student learning and engagement
• Adapted to challenges flexibly and enthusiastically by covering for Math 30-1 and CALM classes on short notice
• Implemented a Universal Design for Learning approach to lesson design to provide multiple pathways to learning
and offered individualized support to engage students of varying abilities

Math 9, Math 10-C & Math 31 Pre-Service Teacher Mar–Apr 2017

W. G. Murdoch School (Rocky View School Division)
• Built summative assessments and implemented formative assessment in daily practice to increase engagement,
elicit evidence of student understanding, and move student learning forward through feedback
• Integrated into the school community through extra-curricular involvement with choir and leadership, as well as
through participation in parent-teacher conferences and professional learning sessions
• Designed and implemented engaging inquiry-based learning activities that allowed students to make connections
between concepts and develop their mathematical reasoning and communication skills
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R E L AT E D E X P E R I E N C E

Accounting Teaching Assistant, University of Calgary Apr 2014–Present

• Marked assignments and exams for nine accounting courses ranging from introductory to MBA level
• Led tutorial sessions and administered quizzes and exams in a confident, organized manner

Executive MBA Accounting Tutor, Self-Employed Feb–Dec 2016

• Recommended by professor to provide tutoring services to company executives completing their MBA
• Demonstrated significant professionalism in all client interactions
• Assessed clients’ current level of understanding to provide individualized and targeted support

Textbook Editor, John Wiley & Sons Canada Jan–Apr 2016

• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail by updating numbers and formatting for “Financial Accounting: Tools
for Business Decision-Making, 7th Canadian Edition” with extremely high accuracy

Accounting Summer Student, Husky Energy May–Aug 2013, 2014, 2015

• Worked effectively in a team to manage competing deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Significantly increased efficiency of month-end processes by automating manual steps in Excel template
• Facilitated implementation of new month-end processes by developing and delivering employee training

Finance Teaching Assistant, University of Calgary Jan–Feb 2014

• Taught three-hour tutorial sessions weekly to over 200 students and held office hours for extra support
• Created PowerPoint presentations to summarize complex concepts for students

R E C E N T AWA R D S

• Calgary Retired Teachers' Association Scholarship (2017)
• Louise McKinney Scholarship (2014–2015, 2017)
• Haskayne School of Business Silver Medallion in
Accounting (2016)
• Chartered Professional Accountants Scholarship (2016)
• Certified General Accountants of Alberta
Undergraduate Scholarship (2015)
• Certified Management Accountants Award (2015)
• Collins Barrow - Norman Hames Memorial
Scholarship in Accounting (2015)

C E R T I F I C AT I O N S A N D P R O F E S S I O N A L L E A R N I N G

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, University of Calgary (2018)

• How to Learn Math for Teachers, Dr. Jo Boaler, Stanford Online (2018)
• Designing Worthwhile Work and Authentic Assessment in Inquiry Part II, Galileo, University of Calgary (2018)
• Classroom Management, ATA, University of Calgary (2018)
• Designing Worthwhile Work and Authentic Assessment in Inquiry Part I, Galileo, University of Calgary (2017)
• What is Inquiry? Galileo, University of Calgary (2017)
• Mathematics K-12, Khan Academy (150 hours, 2017–2018)
• Inside Learning Disabilities Eight-Week Online Course, Tanya Keto, Foothills Academy (2017)
• Emerging Insights into Mathematics Education Three-Part Symposium Series, University of Calgary (2017)
• Mathematics Education Workshop, Dr. John Mason, University of Calgary (2017)
• Professionals Respecting Individual Sexual (and Gender) Minorities, ATA, University of Calgary (2016)
• STEM Field Trip, University of Calgary Biogeoscience Institute (2016)

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

• Singing • Baking • Hiking • Jogging • Psychology • Neuroscience