qualifications & experience for
Tessa Janzen
Teaching Experience:
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Glenmore Christian Academy - Calgary, Alberta
September 2015- Present
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Subjects Taught: Language Arts 2, Math 2, Social 2, Science 2, Christian Education 2, Health 2, Art 2, Computers 2
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Extracurricular Involvement: GCA Spelling Bee, Christmas Concert Support, Choristers
Grade 2/3 Homeroom Teacher
St. Patrick's School - Taber, Alberta
Holy Spirit Catholic Schools
September 2014- June 2015
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Subjects Taught: Language Arts 2/3, Math 2/3, Social 2, Social 3, Physical Education 2, Physical Education 3, Music 2, Music 3, Computers 2/3
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Extracurricular Involvement: Art Club
Substitute Teacher
Palliser Regional Schools
Lethbridge School District #51
Horizon School Division
September 2013 – June 2014 (10 months)
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Taught a variety of grades (K-12) and subject areas (including core subjects, Phys. Ed., French, Band and Music)
Grade 7 Homeroom Teacher
R. I. Baker Middle School - Coaldale, Alberta
Palliser Regional Schools
January 2012-June 2013 (16 months)
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Subjects Taught: Language Arts 7, Social Studies 7, Core Support, Robotics, Health 8
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Extracurricular Involvement: H.O.P.E. Club, Choir, Jazz Band
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Participated in Google Apps for Education pilot project (‘12/’13)
Teaching evaluations available upon request
Practicum Experience:
Professional Semester III – Teaching Internship
Menno Simons Christian School - Calgary, Alberta
Palliser Regional Schools
September - December 2011
Teacher Mentors: Judy Epp and Dayle Vienneau
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Subjects Taught: Language Arts 7, Math 6, Art 6, Christian Studies 6, Junior High Options: Photography and Art
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Assisted with Christmas Musical
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Personal Inquiry Project focusing on Technology and SMART Response in the Classroom
Professional Semester II – Student Teacher
Coalhurst High School - Coalhurst, Alberta
Palliser Regional Schools
March - April 2011
Teacher Associate: Diane Pommen
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Subjects Taught: Language Arts 8, Social Studies 10-1/10-2
(combined), English 30-1
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Assisted in Financial Management and Information Processing
Professional Semester I – Student Teacher
Milk River Elementary - Milk River, Alberta
Horizon School Division
November - December 2009
Teacher Associate: Nicole Freel
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Subjects Taught: Language Arts 2, Language Arts 3, Math 2, Math 4, Math 5
Practicum evaluations available upon request
Education:
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta
BA/BEd
B.A. Major: General Humanities
(English, History, Music)
B.Ed. Major: English Language Arts
September 2007-December 2011
Columbia Bible College
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Diploma of Biblical Studies
September 2005- April 2007
Teaching Qualifications
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Alberta Permanent Teaching Certificate
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Palliser Regional Schools Second Year Teacher Induction Program Certificate of Completion
Awards & Certificates
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The Royal Conservatory of Music - Grade 9 Piano
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The Royal Conservatory of Music - Grade 2 Rudiments
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Alexander Rutherford Scholarship Alberta Education: 2005
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Jason Lang Scholarship University of Lethbridge: 2009, 2010, 2011
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Simpson-Markinch Scholarship University of Lethbridge: 2010