Leanne Ruston

Phone: (403) 667-7511

Email: leanne.ruston@cssd.ab.ca
Portfolio: http://www.leanneruston.weebly.com
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PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Technology: capable of intergrating technology to provide interactive and engaging lessons.
Passion for music: completed the grade ten Royal Conservatory of Music piano program, as well as grade
four History and grade four Harmony, and have shared this passion through years of teaching experience.
Flexibility: ability to adjust for various learning styles, and to adapt to unexpected situations.
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood Education 2012- 2014
University of Calgary
Earned a Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Culture 2008- 2012

University of Calgary
Earned a multidisciplinary degree with a minor in English.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Kindergarten Teacher September 2016- Present
Our Lady of the Evergreens
Maintain an engaging and nurturing classroom environment for Kindergarten students.
Work closely with Renfrew therapists to provide support and accommodations for students with a variety of
needs.

Grade 2 Teacher September 2015- June 2016

Our Lady of the Evergreens
Responsible for creating learner support plans, English language learner benchmarks, and differentiating
instruction for a diverse group of students
Used strong communication skills to build meaningful relationships with students, parents and staff.

Grade 1 Teacher September 2014- June 2015

Our Lady of the Evergreens
Worked collaboratively on a large grade 1 team to meet the learning needs of the students in my class.
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PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
St. Angela Workplace School Spring 2014
Kindergarten
Responsible for full instructional duties in the full-day Kindergarten program, as well as parent interactions,
dismissal, and outside supervision.
Involved in many extracurricular aspects of the school, including staff meetings, craft club and robotics club.

Valley View School Fall 2013

Kindergarten
Involved in many aspects of classroom duties, including assessment, parent-teacher interviews and meetings
with specialists.
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REFERENCES
Aimee Paraschuk Chris Brennan
Principal, Our Lady of the Evergreens Vice Principal, Our Lady of the Evergreens
(403) 500-2120 (403) 500-2120