Paige Deacon

36 Trading Post Trail Whitecourt, AB T7S 1C1 (780)237-8622personal (780) 778-2394 home pdeacon@ualberta.ca

E D U C AT I O N
University of Alberta Bachelor of Physical Education University of Alberta Bachelor of Education Major: Physical Education Minor: Special Education Maintained 3.7-4.0 GPA throughout university Edmonton, Alberta Graduate December 13, 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Graduate December 13, 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Completing AFX at Percy Baxter School Whitecourt, Alberta Oct 15 Dec 13, 2013

Teaching grade eight Math, Science, and two classes of Physical Education. Teach approximately 100 students, 10 on IPPs. Morning supervision, volunteered at the school dance, participated in spirit days, and after school staff versus student volleyball games. Have created relationships and respect with students ad staff. Northern Gateway School Division Non-Certificated Substitute Teacher Whitecourt, Alberta April 2010-present

Taught a range of classes and subjects from Kindergarten to Grade 12 at Hilltop High School, Central School, and Pat Hardy Primary School. Demonstrated discipline and professionalism when teaching. Focused on building rapport with students and staff. IPT at Hilltop High School Whitecourt, Alberta Fall 2012

Successfully completed my Introductory Field Experience, teaching Physical Education 10, 20/30, Advanced Sports 9, and the K&E program. Took responsibility for teaching many units (aquatics, dance, and basketball) with a substitute teacher for the majority of my practicum due to medical leave of mentor teacher. I took on the role as athletic trainer, first aid person, and assistant coach for the senior boys volleyball team. Assistant Teacher (Volunteer) Whitecourt, Alberta 2007- Feb2011

Helped organize and run grade 9-12 Outdoor Education lessons and classes at Hilltop High School. Built trust and respect with three grade nine Physical Education classes and special needs students (adapted and inclusive PE). Learnt and executed strategies in Special Education Classes to help students with disabilities in school and daily living tasks. Taught motor and life skills, as well as provided feedback and assistance during classes.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Babysit Child with Special Needs Whitecourt, Alberta Jan 2013-present

Feed, play, and improve gross and fine motor skills for a child with Down Syndrome. Babysitter/Worker Whitecourt, Alberta Summer 2013

Tutored a seven year old girl in math, reading, and comprehension skills. Played and engaged in activities around the community (bike rides, swimming, library, summer camps, etc). MacEwan Varsity Employee Edmonton, Alberta Sept 2010 Apr 2011

Ran the shot clock for university basketball games. Recorded statistics and did lines for university volleyball games.

COMMITTEES AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Boys and Girls Club Whitecourt, Alberta Currentl y Volunteer, supervise and help out with events such as communit y dances. Percy Baxter Humanitarian Club Coordinator Whitecourt, Alberta Currently

Run and organize weekly meetings. Encourage and guide students in creating events and planning for fundraisers, food bank collections, and media/advertising. Coaching Volleyball Whitecourt, Alberta Currently

Currently assisting with the grade eight girls volleyball team at Percy Baxter and the senior girls volleyball team at Hilltop. Provide one on one skill and knowledge for indidivual players that need help, as well as general insight for the entire team. Tutor: Math 30-2 and Science 20 Whitecourt, Alberta Jan-June 2013

Tutored a grade twelve student, creating and implementing strategies to improve success in academics (goal setting, concrete symbols and examples). Assisted student with assignments and units, as well as helped study for upcoming tests. Athletic Trainer for Senior Boys High School Volleyball Team Whitecourt, Alberta Fall 2012

Attended tournaments and league games to provide team with medical aid. Assisted individual players and team with skills and tactics during practices. Organized and ran practices, as well as coached games prior to, and during Provincials, when the coach was sick.

3A Boys Volleyball Provincials Organized and prepared for upcoming event and banquet. Tutor/ Mentor

Whitecourt, Alberta Fall 2012

Whitecourt, Alberta 2009-2012

Tutored elementary students at Whitecourt Central School. Provided assistance in grade one class as well as individual help. Recreation Leader at the Allan and Jean Millar Centre Whitecourt, Alberta 2009 Organized and ran town events, community programs, as well as summer camps for youth. Paralympic Sport Association Edmonton, Alberta 2011

Built a good rapport with participants at Wheelchair Square Dancing. Developed a broad range of skills such as adapting movements, patience, and communication skills, while working with people with disabilities. Winter Special Olympics Edmonton, Alberta February 2011

Assisted in planning to ensure events ran smoothly. Exhibited a friendly and positive attitude towards all participants. Set up and ran events. Soup Kitchen Whitecourt, Alberta 2009 Set up and provided meals for individuals. Served food and socialized with people who came. Humanitarian Society Whitecourt, Alberta 2009 Organized and ran events within the community. Fundraised and raised money for a Ugandan community.

AWA R D S / R E C O G N I T I O N S / P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T C E R T I F I C AT E S
Certified First Aid and CPR/AED Level C University of Alberta/Grant MacEwan University Nominated for the Golden Key International Honour Society Received the Louise McKinney Post-secondary Scholarship The Lamoureux Award in Special Education The Jason Lang Scholarship Local Millar Western Leadership Scholarship Currently

2012 & 2013 Nov 2013 Sep 2013 2010-2012

2011

P U B L I C AT I O N S
Any Age Fitness App Created Sep 2013

OTHER
Northern Gateway currently has my Criminal Record Check in the system.

REFERENCES
Jim Ferguson IPT University Facilitator 1-250-545-1553 Rob Jones IPT Principal and recently retired principal of Hilltop High School 1-780-648-2290 Taryn Ruryk Current AFX Mentor Teacher and teacher at Percy Baxter 1-780-778-3898