Marnie Merchant

117 Ibbetson Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A7J8 Home: 3439536 Cell: 7081025
mmercha1@lakeheadu.ca

She is a very hard-working and responsible individual who has shown a

strong commitment to students and student learning.
-Michelle Luu, St. Ignatius High School Teacher, Thunder Bay ON

EDUCATION
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay ON September 2012 April 2017
Bachelor of Education Degree (Intermediate/Senior)- Chemistry and General Science
Honours Bachelor of Science Degree- Chemistry

TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

St. Ignatius High School, Thunder Bay ON- November 2016-December 2016
Teacher Candidate
Planned and delivered general science and chemistry lessons to grade 9 and 12
students.
Adjusted lesson plans to respond to the needs of diverse learning styles.
Created and marked quizzes, tests and projects.
Established professional relationships with students and colleagues.
Obtained skills in classroom management.

St. Patrick High School, Thunder Bay ON March 2017 Present

Teacher Candidate
Planning and delivering general science lessons to grade 9 applied and academic
students.

Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board, Thunder Bay ON February

2015 - Present

Tutor in the Classroom

Studio One Dance, Thunder Bay ON September 2010 Present

Dance Instructor
Interacted with children of all ages, teaching them how to dance and work together.
Encouraged participation, team work and listening skills.

Bishop E.Q Jennings School, Thunder Bay ON May 2015 Present

Dance Instructor
Taught dance to students in grade 7 and 8 for their dance curriculum.
Obtained skills in classroom management, outside of the classroom.

City of Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay ON September 2014 April 2015

Neighbourhood Recreation Program Leader

 Organized afterschool program for children.
Planned and facilitated games, crafts and sporting activities.

West Loon Lake Campers Association, Thunder Bay ON July 2010 August
2015

Camp Instructor
Organized and facilitated a variety of activities for children including arts and crafts,
games, sports and swimming lessons.
Provided a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
St. Bernard Elementary School, Thunder Bay ON September 2015 April
2016

Breakfast Club
Assisted in preparing and serving breakfast in the morning for the students.

St. Ignatius High School, Thunder Bay ON September 2016 Present

Dance Choreographer- We Will Rock You

Assisted with choreography for the many dance routines in the musical.

Corpus Christi Parish, Thunder Bay ON September 2016 Present

Childrens Liturgy Assistant

Prepared lessons and read the liturgy to children during mass.
Assisted and directed childrens crafts and activities.

Science Olympics, Thunder Bay ON November 2014 Present

Science Olympics Assistant

Supervised and facilitated events/activities for high school students and assisted
where needed.

Special Olympics, Thunder Bay ON February 2011

Figure Skating Volunteer

Assisted in tabulating the results of the skating routines and bringing the skaters to
their scheduled ice time.
Encouraged and cheered on the participants.

The Underground Gym, Thunder Bay ON December 2016 Present

Volunteer
Planned and facilitated different crafts and activities.
Taught dance classes at the gym to variety of ages.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Metro, Thunder Bay ON October 2011 Present

Deli Clerk

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Travelling, dancing, camping, tennis, reading, boxing.

REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.