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amanda.tetzlaff@cssd.ab.ca
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Calgary, AB

AMANDA TETZLAFF
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Motivated by the belief that all students can develop metacognitive techniques, knowledge of how to live
well within their communities, and a keen interest in content through deep discussion, collaboration with
peers, and inquiry based projects. Approaches to teaching and learning can be balanced to support
critical and creative thinking in and outside of the classroom.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Junior High English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher 2017-Present
Father Scollen School - CSSD

• Taught various subjects, including ELA 7, Social 7, Religion 7, Social 8, and ELA 9
• Implemented creative, project-based, and independent learning activities
• Collaborated with partner teachers to create rich learning opportunities
• Engaged in differentiated and inclusive learning practices to support student success
• Established positive pedagogical relationships with students, fellow staff and administration
• Successfully guided students through the Provincial Achievement Test process and implementation

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education 2017

Werklund School of Education ● University of Calgary

• Secondary English Language Arts Specialist

Bachelor of Arts – English 2015

University of Calgary

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Field 3 & 4- Grade 7 & 8 Language Arts and Humanities 2017

Our Lady Queen of Peace ● Airdrie AB

• Practiced inclusive strategies to diversify classroom practices and assessment for all students.
• Developed original classroom programming with the collaboration of fellow teachers to create
engaging and fulfilling lessons and projects.

Field 2 – Grade 20/30-4 Language Arts & Physical Education 10 2016

Strathmore High School ● Strathmore AB

• Developed close, pedagogical relationships with students by creating a safe and friendly learning
environment.
• Facilitated 10th Grade Physical Education ‘create-a-game’ unit where students implemented and
taught games of their own design to their peers.
EXTRACURRICULARS

Senior Girls Basketball: Coach 2018

Father Scollen School

School Drama Production: Props and Backstage Manager 2018

Father Scollen School ● The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Aboriginal Day: Team Lead 2018

Father Scollen School

VOLUNTEERING

Health Champions Conference Planning Committee 2017

Emerging Leadership Program Peer Helper 2013, 2016

Leadership and Student Engagement Office ● University of Calgary

• Mentored group of 20 first year university students, integrating and engaging them in the University
community.

Sophomore Leadership Program Peer Helper 2014

Leadership and Student Engagement Office ● University of Calgary

• Facilitated a group of 15 second year university students in the creation of a Volunteer Directory
that was accessible to all 170 students in SLP that connected students to volunteer opportunities on
and off campus.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATION

Standard First Aid 2017

ASSIST Suicide Intervention 2016

Dare to Care Bully Prevention 2016

LANGUAGES

English (Native)
Spanish (Basic)

REFERENCES
Sonia Stapleton Daniel Zeeb Adam Russel
Principal ● Father Scollen Vice Principal ● Father Scollen Assistant Principal ● Father Scollen
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