Kelly Tams' Teaching Portfolio

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  • Behaviour Management
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  • Technology in the Classroom
  • Extra-Curricular Involvement
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Kelly Tams

 

kelly.tams@mail.mcgill.ca

LANGUAGES
  • English (fluent written and spoken) and French (intermediate written and spoken).

 

 COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Skilled at using Microsoft Software, Smart Board, Internet, and Inspiration.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education, Kindergarten and Elementary                                               (expected) 2011
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

  • Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society

Diploma of Collegial Studies, Social Sciences – Psychology Profile                                             2006
Marianopolis College, Montreal, Quebec

 TEACHING EXPERIENCE

PrivateTutor                                                                                                                                                                                 
West Island, Quebec

  • Have tutored language arts to a grade one boy (summer 2010).
  • Math tutor to a grade six girl (ongoing).

 

Substitute Teacher                                                                                                                                    2010-present
Lester B. Pearson School Board, West Island, Quebec
  • Have substituted for grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.

 

Student Teacher, Grade 6 (7 weeks)                                                                                                 Spring 2011
Kuper Academy, Kirkland, Quebec
  • Responsible for 100% of teaching (language arts, math, ethics, science), including planning and evaluation.
  • Designed and implemented a unit on oppression to coincide with a guest speaker and novels read in class.
  • Chaperone for the 3-day graduation trip to Toronto.

 

Student Teacher, Resource Staff, Grades 3 to 5 (6 weeks, afternoons)                     Spring 2010
Dorset Elementary, Baie d’Urfé, Quebec
  • Observed and learned strategies to help students with special needs succeed.
  • Worked as part of the resource team to offer personal support for 1 student with autism, 3 with behaviour issues, and 2 with cognitive delays.

 

Student Teacher, Literacy Program, Grades 1 & 2 (6 weeks, mornings)                   Spring 2010
Dorset Elementary, Baie d’Urfé, Quebec
  • Independently designed and implemented an Early Literacy Intervention Program, which resulted in all students improving by a minimum of 3 reading levels, and up to 9 levels.

 

Student Teacher, Grade 2/3 (15 weeks)                                                                                                  Fall 2009
Dorset Elementary, Baie d’Urfé, Quebec
  • Participated in extended field experience option, The David Dillon Project.
  • Developed and implemented units and lessons, use of Smart Board, use of mini-laptops.
  • Developed resource skills working with a student with autism.
  • Involved in extra-curricular activities such as Environment Club and Holiday Concert Planning.

Student Teacher, Grade 5 (3 weeks)                                                                                                 Spring 2009
Margaret Manson Elementary, Kirkland, Quebec
  • Planned and implemented math and language arts lessons.
  • Use of Smart Board and VOD Zone.

 

Student Teacher, Grade 2 (3 weeks)                                                                                                         Fall 2007
St. Paul Elementary, Beaconsfield, Quebec
  • Observation of daily classroom activities.
  • Responsible for basic classroom duties (attendance, management).

 

Teacher’s Assistant, Grade 1/2 (20 weeks) (volunteer)                                                         Spring 2007
Sherwood Forest Elementary, Beaconsfield, Quebec
  • Assisted with math and language arts lessons.

 

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Vice President of External Affairs                                                                                                        2010 – 2011
Education Undergraduate Society, McGill University,  Montreal, Quebec
  • Co-ordinator of the 20th Annual McGill Education Career Fair.

Vice President of Academic Affairs                                                                                                       2008-2010
Education Undergraduate Society ,McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

  • Represented students at undergraduate curriculum, faculty council and academic policy committee meetings.

First Year Representative for the Kindergarten and Elementary Program                 2007-2009
Education Undergraduate Society ,McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

  • Helped plan and execute various academic and social events.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Comfort Room Co-ordinator                                                                                                                   February 2011

CanSpell Regional Spelling Bee Finals, Montreal, Quebec
  • Comforted children eliminated in the bee, organized games and food for the green room.

 

Tutor                                                                                                                                            Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
Tyndale St-Georges, Montreal, Quebec

  • Helped children ages 6-12 with math and English homework in after-school program.

 

Facilitator                                                                                                                                                                  Fall 2009
Dorset Elementary, Baie d’Urfé, Quebec

  • Initiated after-school program where I read to grade 1, 2, and 3 students and led discussions.

 

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Sales Associate                                                                                                                                                             
Bath & Body Works Canada, Pointe Claire, Quebec (Fall 2010- Spring 2011)

Aerie by American Eagle (Fall 2009- Fall 2010)

  • Provided excellent customer service; worked in the stockroom and at cash.

 

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

 

  • Took acting and dance lessons for fifteen years.
  • Love to sing.
  • Traveled to Europe (Sweden, England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy) and within North America.

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