A. Grace Martin

EDUCATION        

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

B.Sc. Biological Sciences                                                           Graduation: May 2014

         Focus on Biology and Physics

B.Ed. Science Education                                                   Graduation: December 2015

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University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge AB                                                        Fall 2015

Professional Semester III Practicum

• Half-time teaching

• Learned transitioning and lesson planning for approximately three-hour classes

• Learned technology integration, implementation of project-based learning, and differentiated instruction

• Discovered new teaching strategies and collaborated on a professional inquiry project to collect strategies into an online resource: http://easyteachertoolbox.weebly.com/ 

Professional Semester II Courses and Practicum

• ¾  Teaching ¼ Observation experience 

• Learned unit planning related to the science curriculum

• Learned how to deal with behavioural issues and learning disabilities in the classroom

• Practiced a universal design for learning 

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge AB                                                       Fall 2014

Professional Semester I Courses and Practicum

• ⅓ Observation ⅓ Planning and ⅓ Teaching experience in a grade 6 classroom

• Learned lesson planning, assessment and evaluation, how to apply curriculum to instruction, educational psychology, technology integration, how to teach literacy for young students, classroom management skills, and relationship development.

• Learned that the needs of students exceed my need to teach a good lesson 

• Practiced daily formative assessment 

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge AB                                      Sept. 2013-Dec. 2014

Jaime Morasch, Tutoring Services

• Private and University-Employed Math, Biology, Chemistry, & Physics Tutor

• Learned how to communicate differing concepts at junior high through university levels

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge AB                                             Spring 2014           

Education 2500 Course and Practicum

• Observation and experience instructing a classroom of grade five students

• Learned classroom management skills, relationship development while maintaining authority, and how to communicate instructions and concepts clearly to elementary students

· Learned how to coordinate small group instruction

· Gained confidence reading aloud to the class and guiding group discussion of text

· Guided ELA Daily 5 with CAFÉ strategies

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MATHEMATICS EXPERIENCE

• Taught Mathematics 9 and 10-3

• Tutoring math from grade 7 to university levels

• Background in: physics, calculus, algebra, statistics, problem solving

• Observation of experienced math teachers during practicums

SOCIAL STUDIES EXPERIENCE

• Social Studies for Non-Majors Course

• Observation of master teaching in Social Studies classroom during PS3 placement

LITERARY EXPERIENCE

• Taught English 10-1 and English 10-2 

• Published young adult fantasy novel author

• Children's fairy tale writer

• Self-development writer

• Hired editor for academic papers, including Masters Theses

• Observation of experienced English Language Arts teachers throughout practicums

• DAILY 5 reading with CAFÉ strategies for reading comprehension, analysis, fluency, and expanded vocabulary

YOUTH EXPERIENCE

YWCA Neighbourhood Play Program                                                     Summer 2014

Alyssa Sutherland, NPP Supervisor

• Led summer play activities outside for children aged 6 to 12

• Learned how to engage kids in a variety of physical activities

• Planned daily activities and worked toward weekly skill outcomes

• Cultivated a caring, safe, positive, and playful environment

• Encouraged teamwork, self-esteem, motor skills, communication skills, and expression

• Cooperated with and learned from my experienced co-leader 

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge AB                                           May - August 2013

Dr. Robbin Gibb, Dr. Albert Cross, and Dr. Sorina Truica, Neuroscience

• Research Assistant imaging placental development in vivo in a rat model using MRI

• Learned about MRI physics and biological applications, animal care research, and fetal development 

• Attended noon hour sessions on neuroscience, neurobiology, and brain-behaviour relationship studies 

• Presented at 2013 CCBN Summer Student Symposium

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge AB                                 Sept. 2010-December 2012

Dr. Kenneth Vos, Physics and Astronomy

• Research Assistant modelling pharmacokinetics and dynamics of chemotherapy drugs

• Learned about the discipline of biophysics, utilized the scientific method, practiced data collection and analysis, and learned computer modelling

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MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Pineridge Golf Resort, Seba Beach, AB                                  Summers 2011-2012

Nicole Richardson, Owner and General Manager

• Assistant Manager

• Learned teamwork, managerial and people skills, and multi-tasked as a café server, pro-shop attendant, beverage cart attendant and supervisor

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AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

Jason Lang Scholarship                                                                        January 2015

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C                                                         May 2014

Gibsons Energy Scholarship                                                                   2009-2014

Canada Summer Jobs, University of Lethbridge                                   Summer 2013

WHMIS Safety Certification                                                                       May 2013

Canada Summer Jobs, University of Lethbridge                                   Summer 2012

University of Lethbridge Student’s Union Studentship                                  Fall 2011

Jason Lang Scholarship                                                                             Fall 2010

Rocky Mountain Elk Scholarship                                                                Fall 2009

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References Available Upon Request

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