ANDREA DENNIS

10809 122 Street, Edmonton Alberta, T5M 0A5

Email: andreafdennis@gmail.com
Phone: (506) 623-0140
E D UC ATI O N
St. Thomas University, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Arts (Double Major: History/English)

Graduate, 2012
Graduate, 2011

Miramichi Valley High School, Miramichi, New Brunswick

Graduate, 2007

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Edmonton Public School District
2015-2016
Substitute Teacher
Substitute teacher at a variety of different junior high and high schools throughout Edmonton
Public Schools responsible for the execution of lesson plans established by the primary teacher
and maintaining daily classroom routines.
Ensuring classroom management and properly handling misconduct.
Communicating with primary teacher about student progress.
Guiyang Concord College of Sino Canada, Guiyang, China
2012-2015
Teacher in an intensive English language program taught by foreign teachers using the New
Brunswick curriculum and western teaching style.
Teacher of Grade 3,7, 8 & 9 English and Grade 10 & 11 Social Studies classes of approximately
20-30 students per class.
Adaptability, patience and flexibility used to meet the challenge of building relationships and
developing activities with students and fellow staff members that supports cultural differences
with respect, understanding and cooperation.
In addition to classroom teaching, organization and participation in such extracurricular activities
as an English Game Club, dance classes, drama club, western culture activities, singing
competitions, charity events and variety shows.

Harvey High School, New Brunswick (Internship II)

6,7,8, Integrated Language Arts; 7 Social Studies
Leo Hayes High School, New Brunswick (Internship I)
History 10; Sociology 120
Tutor

Frontier College
Doone Street Community Centre
Harkins Middle School
Fredericton Public Library

March-May 2012
Oct-Dec 2011

Feb-April 2011
Sept 2010- March 2011
Feb-April 2010
Feb-May 2010

LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION
Primary/Middle School Dance Club, Guiyang Concord College of Sino-Canada

2012-2015

Dance Teacher: Afterschool activity teaching 3 groups different styles of dance

and leading performances in school shows

ANDREA DENNIS
10809 122 Street, Edmonton Alberta, T5M 0A5
andreafdennis@gmail.com
LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION (continued)
Middle School Drama Club, Guiyang Concord College & Harvey High School

2012 & 2015

Drama Coach: Afterschool activity teaching public speaking and acting and
leading performances in school shows

Dramafest, Fredericton, N.B.

Co-Director, Provincial Play No Horse Town

Ted Daigle Technical Directors Special Award

Special Adjudicators Mention for Festival Debut

Special Adjudicators Mention for Outstanding Ensemble Work

Outstanding Use of Set

Karasek School of Dance/Dance Force, New Brunswick

2012

1996-2008, 2012

Stage Manager (1 year) and Dance Company Member (14 years)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol

Oct 2014
Specialized ELP-ESL Techniques
2012, 2013 & 2014
ESLA/ILETS Training Session
Sept 2014
Curriculum 21
April 2013
Subject Council Day (World Vision, Shakespeare, Teach Like your Hair is on Fire)
2012
Middle School English PLC
Mar-Apr 2012

ATT R I B U T E S & S KI L L S E T S

Commended for teaching and leadership abilities while building of effective student and peer
relationships
Proven ability to contribute and engage in the arts and academic curriculums
Effective communicator with the proven ability to speak publically
Professional and responsible with a strong work ethic
Effective conflict resolution and problem solving abilities
Ability to engage others one-to-one or as a group
Proven ability to work independently or as a valuable team member

REFERENCES

Ann Belanger Chedore, Principal GCCSC 2014-2015, belangerchedore@yahoo.ca

Home: (506) 455-9093
Brian Forsythe, Principle GCCSC 2012-2014, forsybre1@gmail.com
Erica Kennedy, Internship Supervisor, Erica.kenndy@hotmail.com ;
Home: (506) 455-9181 Cell (506) 333-7607
Dr. Sharon Murray, Internship Supervisor/Instructor B.Ed, murray@stu.ca ;
Phone: (506) 452-0473
Julia Parra, Co-Op Teacher, Harvey High School, julia.parra@nbed.nb.ca
Phone: (506) 366-2200
Chris Skead, Co-Op Teacher, Leo Hayes High School, chris.skead@nbed.nb.ca ;
Phone: (506) 457-6898