Curriculum Vitae Lara Nestman 522-17 t h Ave NW Calgary, Alberta T2M 0N3 403-697-0977 lanestman@cbe.ab.

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Education
Master of Counselling, University of Calgary, AB. o School Counselling Psychology Master of Education, Mount Saint Vincent University, N. S. o Courses in Educational Psychology, Skills in Counselling, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Development, Human Relations, Teaching, Student Learning Bachelor of Education, Dalhousie University, N. S. o Secondary Social Studies, French, and English as a Second Language Bachelor of Arts, University of Kings College, N.S. o Advanced Major, History and French. Spring 2012 2003

1993 1992

Professional Experience
Student Intern: Unpaid, Calgary Family Services, Calgary, AB o o o o o o Provided brief and on-going counseling to a diverse population Strengths based, solution focused, narrative therapies Attachment focused family therapy Developed and implemented intervention strategies for clientele Completed intake assessments Engaged in weekly supervision 2005-Present 2011-2012

Teacher, Western Canada High School, Calgary Board of Education, Calgary, AB.

o Taught Social Studies, Psychology and Sociology to a highly diverse student population.
Designed the online learning shell for Psychology 20, Applied Psychology 30 and Applied Sociology 30. o Responsibilities included organizing lesson plans, and marking assessment and evaluation assignments. o Provided learning opportunities that helped develop critical and creative thinking skills, selfevaluation and goal setting processes to ensure students achieve their personal highest potential. o Provided personalized learning opportunities through the integration of subjects, differentiated instruction, implementation of inquiry based learning, and design of curricular instruction using 21st century learning methods. o Acted as the teacher sponsor for the Environment Club which promoted environmental sustainability, stewardship, and social responsibility. o

Teacher, Halifax Regional School Board, Halifax, N. S. and Social Studies

1999-2005

o Taught junior high and high school French as a Second Language, French Immersion o Acted as the teacher sponsor for Debate Teams, and Public Speaking Teams o Musical Director and Producer of school drama productions.
Instructor, Department of National Defense, Halifax, N. S. 2000-2001

o Taught Adult Beginner and Intermediate French as a Second Language

o Provided a space for female students to meet, socialize, and connect with others. 1994-1999

Teacher, School District #23, Kelowna, B. C.

o Taught junior high and high school Social Studies, English and French
o as a Second Language. Acted as the teacher sponsor of the Debate and Public Speaking Teams. 1993-1994

Teacher, Gorog Katolikus Gimnazium, Hungary o o Taught high school English as a Second Language Acted as musical director and producer of school drama production

Professional Leadership Roles

Western Canada High School Professional Development Committee Western Canada High School Social Committee J.L. Ilsley High School Guidance Counselling Advisory Committee French Department Head, Mount Boucherie High School, Kelowna, B.C. 2010-2011 2005-2006 2003-2005 1998-1999

Awards
Alberta Graduate Student Scholarship, University of Calgary o Awarded for academic excellence in a graduate program Senate List of Distinction Award, Mount Saint Vincent University o Awarded to the student in her field of study with the highest marks 2010 2003

Professional Development
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) recertification (4 hrs) Standard First Aid and CPR Recertification (12 hrs) Evidence Based Group Depression Treatment: Randy Paterson (12 hrs) Emotion-Focused Therapy: The Transforming power of Affect: Dr. L. Greenberg (6hrs) Survivors of Torture/War Trauma Intervention: Best Practices (3hrs) Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents: Dr. Paul Foxman (6hrs) Good Grief Workshop: Hospice Calgary (6hrs) Dec, 2011 June, 2010 Nov, 2010 Nov, 2010 Oct, 2009 April, 2009 Jan, 2009

Conferences Attended
Guidance Counsellors of Alberta Annual: Banff, Alberta International Baccalaureate, History workshop; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nov, 2009 Feb, 2008

Professional Affiliations
Guidance Council of Alberta Alberta Teachers Association 2010 - Present 2005 - Present

References
Available Upon Request.