Therese Schultz

Ph: (403) 473-2960 Email: tjschultz@cbe.ab.ca or theresejschultz@gmail.com

Teaching Philosophy
I believe that Education should strike a balance between individual growth and collaborative learning. Students
bring a myriad of experiences and perspectives into the classroom, and these should be valued and used to the
fullest extent through the implementation of student-centered, inquiry-based activities at the forefront of the
learning process. This fosters a community of learning wherein teacher and student are learning from and with
each other. Relevant teaching pedagogy takes into account a students personal experiences but also stresses
the importance of critical-thinking, decision-making, maximises creativity, and promotes engagement with global
and environmental issues. Above all, students should be engaged with a variety of activities that meet their needs
as students and as individuals.

Key Strengths and Attributes

Resilient and Adaptable: Skilled at altering lesson plans/lessons and assessment practices to meet the
current needs of students in my classroom. Keeps journals to constantly reflect on teaching practices.
Passionate: Enthusiastic to share passion for literature/writing with students. My passion is what keeps
me motivated to teach and learn about literature with my students.
Reflective/Self-Aware: Studiously reflecting on my teaching practice during lessons and after lessons to
see where improvements or changes can be made.
Focused and Driven: Always driven towards the task at hand, especially when I am provided with a
challenge.

Teaching Experience
Arbour Lake School (Teaching Practicum III-IV)

[October-December 2014/February-April 2015]

Taught Grade 8 Humanities in Team-Teaching environment with 3 other teachers and colleague studentteacher. Also taught Grade 7 Drama and co-taught for Digital Communications 8.

Enthusiastically took part in RTI 6 responsibilities: helped to co-teach Grade 6 classes for Social Studies,
Math, Humanities, and a French class.

Successful with implementing multiple instruction strategies to meet needs of students with learning
disabilities in Grade 8 classroom. Used various forms of assessment to gauge student performance and
provide timely feedback to students.

Actively engaged in school community by volunteering to supervise student drama auditions, supervising
bird sanctuary field trip in Inglewood with Grade 8 Environmental Class, and attending Calgary Public
Library field trip with Grades 5 and 8. Also participated in teacher PLC meetings as well as weekly staff
meetings.

Facilitated student-engagement through unique and challenging learning activities for Humanities unit that
encompassed various students learning styles10 Learning and Literacy students in this classroom.

Coordinated student-led conferences and initiated conversations with parents about learning activities
planned in the classroom.

Henry Wisewood High School (Teaching Practicum II)

[March-April 2014]

Taught Grade 9 Advanced English and Grade Eleven English Language Arts (20-1 and 20-2).

Actively participated in staff meetings and SLT meetings (for high-risk students) throughout practicum.

Actively engaged in supervision for student extra-curriculars: Anime Club and Soccer Practice.

Launched into lessons for Grade 9s and Grade Elevens using Smart Board technology for stimulating
lessons with visual images and multimedia clips.

Growth in relaying behavioural expectations to students and adjusting lessons to elicit student responses
in 20-1 class.

Significant experience designing formative assessment activities, lesson planning, and marking
summative student work.

Bowcroft Elementary School/Arbour Lake School (Teaching Practicum I)

Observational Practicum at Arbour Lake School/Bowcroft fostered self-awareness and ability to build and
maintain pedagogical student relationships.

Educationwise Tutoring Company

[October 2013]

[September 2013-August 2015]

English/Humanities Tutor: Tutored Students one-on-one in English 10-1, 20-1, and 30-1.

Education
University of Calgary

Bachelor of Arts After-Degree in Education, Specialisation: Secondary English Language Arts.

Received Jason Lang Scholarship for Academic Achievement for 2014.

Mount Royal University

[September 2013-April 2015]

[September 2008- April 2013]

Bachelor of Arts in English (Honours), Minor in Humanities.

Conducted research to construct thesis and presented thesis at student-led honours conference.
Received Jason Lang Scholarship for Academic Achievement for 2012.

Professional Development

March- April 2015] Attendance at Arbour Lake Team Staff Meetings (Weekly)
[April 2015] Attendance at Alberta Health Services workshop for intervention for Self-harming
students/youth.
[April 2015] Attendance at Area 1 Professional Development Workshop; Zones of Regulation with
Daryle Todos.
[November 2014] Assessment/Report Card Workshop with Arbour Lake School at Camp Chief Hector.
[October-November 2014] Attendance at Grade 8 Team Staff Meetings at Arbour Lake School.
[February 2014] Attendance at Camp Fyrefly workshop/Sexual Education PD Session at University of
Calgary.

Memberships

Member at Education Students Association and Alberta Teachers Association Associate Member at
University of Calgary (2014-2015).
Member at English Students Association and member at Sustainability Club at Mount Royal University
(2012-2013).

Activities/Interests

Studied piano for thirteen years and obtained intermediate music theory certificate.
Volunteered as a writer for local Calgary music newspaper for 2-3 years.
Avid reader with an interest in poetry, contemporary literature, and critical media studies.
Interest in Art History, Philosophy, Anthropology, and World History.
Explores sustainability, green practices, social justice, and environmental stewardship.

References

Dr. Amy Burns, (Practicum Field Advisor)

Contact: (403) 220-3625 or amburns@ucalgary.ca

Crystal Mimura, (CBE Teacher; Former Partner-Teacher)

Contact: (403) 875-4794 or ccmimura@cbe.ab.ca

Mari-Jane Eagleson, (CBE Teacher; Former Partner-Teacher)

Contact: Arbour Lake School (403) 777-7310 or mjeagleson@cbe.ab.ca