Bloxham Heather - Resume 2014

Heather Bloxham
[email protected] 403-863-7590
EDUCATION Bachelor of Education Specialization: English Language Learners University of Calgary, Calgary, AB Costume Cutting Construction Red Deer College (RDC), Red Deer, AB Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fibre Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD), Calgary, AB Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) Halifax, Nova Scotia Participated in the ACAD Mobility Exchange Program 2012 2014 2003 2005
1999 2003 2002
PRACTICUM EXPEREINCE Belfast Elementary, Grade 5/6 Student Teacher 2013 & 2014 Responsible for creating interesting interactive lessons for full course load of grade 5/6 class Developed an inquiry research project for Social Studies focussing on the Famous Five Established a lunch time sewing club for grade 5/6 students Implementing 21st century learning strategies in classroom and school culture Cambrian Heights, Grade 2 Student Teacher Actively participated in an Alternative Classroom TELUS Spark Guided and engaged students through the building of boats 2013
RELEVANT COURSES First Nations, Mtis and Inuit History, Education and Leadership 2013 Explored First Nations, Mtis & Inuit (FNMI) History, Education and Leadership Great focus on learning about the past in order to better understand the current educational landscape (successes and challenges) for FNMI students Linguistically Appropriate Practices (LAP) 2013 Providing students with a self-affirming environment is integral in creating a classroom community where students cultures are valued and students can experience academic success PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Centre, Out of School Care Child Care Assistant Active participant in a dynamic fast-paced collaborative environment One-on-one caregiver for student with severe developmental delays May 2012 - present
Kohgakusha, Prince Ebei Gakuien English School, English Teacher, Japan. Aug. 2009 Nov. 2011 Taught Creative and innovative lessons to adult and young learners Engaged students with authentic learning experiences to absorb and understand English The Banff Centre for the Performing Arts, Banff, AB Seasonal 2004 2008 Worked with a team of wardrobe personal to build, maintain and alter costumes for theatre
Heather Bloxham
[email protected] 403-863-7590
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ATA Well-Being of Children and Youth Conference WestCAST, Winnipeg, Manitoba Presenter Identity Texts as a Pedagogical Tool Werklund School of Education Student Lead Conference Presenter: Identity Texts as a Pedagogical Tool Communicating with First Nations, Mtis and Inuit Students & Caregivers Preventing and Dealing with Bullying And Cyber-bullying Teachers and Parents Same Goals Different Roles Classroom Management Standard First Aid including CPR/AED Level C Teacher Professional Growth Plans 2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2012
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Belfast Elementary, Volunteer. Calgary, AB. 2014 Young Writers Conference Host. Calgary, AB. 2014 Afterschool Life Skills Program, Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth. Calgary, AB. 2013 Create opportunities for immigrant student to learn more about Canadian culture Empower immigrant students to address cross-cultural issues Calgary Reads, Calgary, AB 2012 One-on-one sessions with immigrant students that focus on developing student confidence in reading Develop a dynamic vocabulary through engaging students with books, word games and writing activities Mustard Seed, Calgary AB January 2007 - April 2008 Facilitated weekly sewing workshop with adults experiencing poverty and/or homelessness Approached learning to sew as a life skill with individuals at varying levels of ability AWARDS Catherine Hainer McMartin Bursary, University of Calgary Student Peer Assistance Undergraduate Bursary, University of Calgary R.M. Jewell Memorial Endowment Scholarship recipient. RDC Theatre Studies Costume Cutting and Construction Bursary recipient. RDC Jason Lang Scholarship recipient, RDC Princess Margaret Scholarship, Red Deer Allied Arts Council, RDC Tim Hamilton Memorial Entrance Scholarship for Theatre Studies, RDC ARTaWEARness Honorarium, ACAD Education Funding Thrift Store Bursary recipient, ACAD Illingworth Kerr Bursary recipient, ACAD International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Bursary recipient, ACAD Jason Lang Scholarship recipient, ACAD Jason Lang Scholarship recipient, ACAD 2013 2013 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2001 2000

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