WELCOME TO MY TEACHING PORTFOLIO
Jessika Joy Ouellette______________________________________________
Pincourt, Québec
(514) 235-9141
Languages
Fluent in English and French (spoken and written) / Basic knowledge of Polish and Italian (spoken)
Education
Bachelor of Education – Kindergarten/Elem. 2011-May 2015
McGill University, Montreal, QC
Maintained a GPA of 3.40
Specialized in Social and Religious Studies
Diplôme d’Études Collégiales, Social Science 2011
Champlain Regional College, St. Lambert, QC
Teaching Experience
Kindergarten Teacher
December 2017-June 2018
École Edgar-Hébert, Valleyfield, QC - Commission Vallée des Tisserands
Guy Lambert
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English as a Second Language Teacher (Secondary 1, 2, 4 & 5)
August - December 2017
École Arthur-Pigeon, Huntington, QC - Commission Vallée des Tisserands
Dominic Tremblay ​
English as a Second Language Teacher (Secondary 2, 3, 4)
2016-2017
École de la Baie-Saint-Francois, Valleyfield, QC - Commission Vallée des Tisserands
Sylvain Leblanc​
English as a Second Language Teacher (Grades 1-6) 2015-2016
École Ste.Marthe, Ste.Marthe, QC - École Cuillierrier, St.Clet, QC - - Commission Trois Lacs
Julie Roy
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Planned, taught and evaluated 100% of the curriculum for the entire school year.
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Established and monitored an English lunch hour program to assist students in developing their vocabulary and understanding of the English language.
French Language Teacher (Kindergarten, Grade 1 & Cycle 3 Phys.Ed)
May-June 2015
Vaudrin Academy, Vaudreuil, QC
Michelle Vaudrin
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Planned, taught and evaluated 100% of the curriculum during a replacement post.
Fourth Field Experience (Grade 1 & 2 - French, Science, ERC, Bible Study)
Emmanuel Christian School, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC
George Ritz
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Planned, taught and evaluated 85- 100% of the curriculum.
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Implemented new classroom management procedures and routines.
Third Field Experience (Grade 6 - English, Math & ERC) 2013
Edgewater Elementary, Pincourt, QC
Margaret McEwen
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Planned, taught and evaluated 80% of the curriculum.
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Photographed grade six festivities for the Yearbook Committee
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Volunteered to be a supervisor during physical education field trips and tournaments.
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Established and monitored a girls’ program which focused on supporting the girls in areas of self-esteem, confidence and social skills.
Second Field Experience (Grade 3 - English, Math, Art & Science)
St. Mary’s Elementary, Longueuil, QC
Sonja Vanderson
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Planned, taught and evaluated 50% of the curriculum.
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Volunteered to help with the Glee Club during lunch hours.
First Field Experience (Grade 2 - English & Math)
St.Lambert Elementary, St.Lambert, QC
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Observed the educators procedure around assessment and evaluation of student work.
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Gathered ideas for future teaching (themes, classroom organization and decor).
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Gathered ideas and strategies for future classroom management.
Teaching Related Experience
Sunday-School Teacher
Trinity Pentecostal Church, Lasalle, QC
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Offer an environment that will help the children further understand their faith and themselves.
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Assist with supervising special events for the children (Easter production and Bake sales).
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Maintain a safe educational environment for all children.
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Prepare for Sunday classes using the assigned curriculum.
Tutoring 2012-Present
English as a Second Language (Cycle 1) / French as a Second Language (Cycle 2)
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Taught essential aspects of reading and writing in the necessary language.
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Reviewed content with the student whenever necessary.
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Delivered curriculum through proven instructional approaches.
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Documented student’s performance and track their progress of learning.
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Designed and prepared specific handouts, rubrics, checklists, and related course materials based on the chosen theme of the month (insects, animals, friendship, seasons, holidays, heroes).
Camp Counselor (Ages 5-7) 2013
Sunny Acres Day Camp, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
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Organized activities for the campers with other counselors.
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Motivated and supervised a group of 20 in activities
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Further developed skills for conflict resolution and cooperation.
Other Work
Brand ambassador, Spokesperson, Model 2009-Present
Artizan Fashion
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Numerous appearances on live television.
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Modelling for e-com and print media.
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Spokesperson on social media platforms.
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Supervising Waitress 2009-Present
Restaurant Au Vieux Duluth, Chateauguay, QC
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Create and monitor a duty schedule for servers and busboys (daily, weekly and monthly).
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Organize staff merriments (Christmas, going-away, and retirement parties).
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Work with the staff to establish an agreement concerning timetables.
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Warmly greet clientele as they enter the restaurant.
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Solid organizational and memory skills used.
Waitress 2009-2012
Charlie’s Restaurant, Chateauguay, QC
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Organized and monitored community fundraisers.
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Warmly welcome and serve the clients of the restaurant.
Waitress and Assistant Chef 2007-2009
Restaurant Green Stop, Chateauguay, QC
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Established a duty schedule for the chefs in the restaurant.
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Prepared weekly food orders for the restaurant.
Competencies and Interests
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SMART, Photoshop, iMovie, BitStrip.
Qualities:
Excellent bilingual communication skills, accepting of differences, attentive, approachable, compassionate, honest, organised, consistent, social, able to multi-task, energetic, passionate and motivated to succeed.
Activities and Interests:
I am particularly interested in photography (fashion, landscapes, and editorial), event planning and baking. Similarly, I am passionate about music (pop, country and jazz). While I do not personally play instruments, I have helped and enjoyed working on organizing Glee productions in the past. On my free time I enjoy hiking and travelling.
References
Guy Lambert, Principal at Edgar-Hebert – (450) 371-2008
Sylvain Leblanc, Principal at Baie-Saint-Francois – (450) 371 - 2004
Julie Roy, Principal at École St-Marthe and École Cuillierier – (450) 267 - 3451
Michael Gelinas, Vieux Duluth Manager – (514) 914 – 8949
Robin Barré, CEO of Artizan Fashion – (514) 830-6466