CHRISTOPHER J.

NG
1485 Strathcona Drive SW Calgary, Alberta, T3H 4R6 cjosng@gmail.com (403) 807-3830 Education E-Portfolio Website http://cjng.weebly.com Password: 501education

RELEVANT SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Alberta Interim Professional Teaching Certificate (2012) Bachelor of Education Degree: Master of Teaching Program (2012) Strong experience related to Education o Currently employed as a substitute teacher by the Calgary Board of Education o Taught in both classroom and group settings, as well as one-on-one with individual students o Instructed a wide age of learners ranging from young children to seniors o Experience working with students diagnosed with learning and behavioral disorders such as AD/HD and Autism, as well as students identified with mild cognitive and developmental disabilities o Designed lessons, developed/modified school curriculum, and assessed student knowledge and understanding Robust understanding and familiarity with the Alberta Program of Studies o Instructed a range of core academic subjects including Science, Math, Social Studies, and English Language Arts from Elementary to High School Proficient PC user of fundamental computer software programs, including Microsoft Office Working knowledge of audio/visual presentation equipment, programs, and SMART boards Excellent verbal and written communication skills Capable speaker of French o Graduated from the Calgary French Immersion Program (2002) o Successfully completed two half-year French Language Arts academic courses at the University of Calgary with a combined GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 (2009) TESL/TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certified Standard First Aid trained and certified Eager to learn, expand my knowledge base, and improve my craft in an education related profession

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Calgary Board of Education Calgary, Canada, 2012 Substitute Teacher Employed as a substitute teacher for the Calgary Board of Education; worked at numerous public schools in Calgary for various ages and grades (Elementary through High School) Delivered and supervised lessons across a wide core academic subject range, including Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts, in addition to Physical Education. o Dealt professionally and tactfully with highly volatile classes of students of diverse behavioral, academic, and socioeconomic backgrounds o Developed a personalized set of contingency lessons and activities for circumstances during which no prior lesson plans and/or instructions were given; prepared and delivered lessons for students that 1) related to the Alberta Programs of Studies and 2) related to what the students were currently working on in class with their regular teacher o Worked in tandem with regular classroom teachers in order to facilitate class order and discipline, as well as to provide additional aid and support to students o Established and maintained open communication with absent or unavailable regular school staff; left detailed notes regarding classroom scheduling, potentially difficult students, and/or issues with prescribed lesson plans; received positive and constructive feedback from teachers and principals regarding my performance at these schools Supervised designated student activities off school grounds at various recreational centers around Calgary City of Calgary Parks Calgary, Canada, 2012 Environmental Initiatives Administrator Responsible for the delivery of Calgary Parks in-class school programming (Kindergarten to Grade 9, Adults to Senior Citizens) at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Ralph Klein Park, as well as at various public and private schools in Calgary o Ensured that all programming contained a fundamental environmental science foundation; combined those science components with real-world, relatable and relevant examples in order to improve student/audience understanding o Connected all school programming to the Alberta Programs of Studies o Integrated elements of class discussion, group work, activities, crafts, as well as student exploration of information and biofacts into the programs o Updated out-of-date programs to better reflect current teaching practices and student interests o Implemented use of technology (computers, projectors, Microsoft Powerpoint, and SMART boards) to aid in delivery of programming Delivered guided tours and aided in promotional public events at municipal parks around Calgary, including the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, Devonian Gardens, Edworthy Park, and Ralph Klein Park o Discussed the history, function and current state of the parks, as well as the different types of plants and animals found within the parks diverse ecosystems o Emphasized and encouraged discussion about environmental stewardship and responsibility o Led tours for a variety of diverse learners, including very young children (age 3-4) and young adults with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) Worked in collaboration with colleagues in the planning and implementation of the Inglewood Bird Sanctuarys Junior summer camp (ages 6-9) and the Advanced summer camp (ages 10-12) programs o Instructed and assisted the students with various crafts, activities, games, and guided nature walks at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary o Supervised students during offsite trips to Pearce Estate, the Wildlands, and Edworthy Park
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Bishop OByrne Senior High School Calgary, Canada, 2011 Student Teacher Completed my Year Two field practicum experience as a student teacher at Bishop OByrne Senior High School (part of the University of Calgarys Master of Teaching B. Ed. Program Year Two requirements) Worked with my partner-teachers ELA 20-1 class as their full-time teacher o Planned, organized, and executed a novel study unit on Lord of the Flies; analyzed it at length with the students via study questions, class discussions, group activities, and individual assignments o Assessed student learning through use of quizzes, personal response writing assignments, evaluation of critical essay responses, creative mapping projects, and reading comprehension exams o Taught a Shakespeare dramatic literature unit on Macbeth; discussed and analyzed the play with the students, engaged them with the text by making it understandable and relevant Assisted and instructed in tandem with my partner-teacher with her ELA 30-1 classes o Taught a novel study unit on A Thousand Splendid Suns; introduced the novel by discussing with students various elements of Afghan history and culture o Helped to create a novel study guide for A Thousand Splendid Suns; analysis of the text was done via class discussion with the students, as well as through group collaboration and personal reflection o Assisted my partner-teacher with a Shakespeare dramatic literature unit on Othello; engaged students via analysis and discussions on critical aspects of the play o Supervised students during exams and other forms of assessments o Established, maintained, and updated a detailed electronic database of student grades, projects, tests, and assignments using Desire 2 Learn (D2L) software Wilma Hansen Junior High School Calgary, Canada, 2010-2011 Student Teacher Completed my Year One field practicum experience as a student teacher at Wilma Hansen Junior High (part of the University of Calgarys Master of Teaching B. Ed. Program Year One requirements) Worked extensively with my partner-teachers Grade 7 Humanities classes as both a teacher and assistant o Designed a unit plan on the North American fur trade; organized separate lesson plans based around projects, assignments, activities, lectures and games; created and a final unit exam o Supervised the class during projects and activities, aided students both one-on-one and in groups with individual assignments o Created rubrics to assess student knowledge; marked student tests, assignments and projects o Organized lesson plans and projects relating to European Exploration into the New World o Worked in tandem with my partner-teacher in organizing/teaching an English Language Arts novel study unit on Touching Spirit Bear Assisted my partner-teacher with the instruction of his PLP III (Paced Learning Program) class o Helped to supervise/manage a class of Grade 8 & 9 students with mild cognitive/developmental disabilities; directed and worked with school volunteers to facilitate this process o Aided students during projects and activities related to Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies o Worked with students both in groups and individually on their class projects and assignments Aided Wilma Hansens Assistant Principal with the instruction of her Grade 9 Language Arts Class o Organized several lesson plans and activities relating to Language Arts writing and composition, in addition to a novel study on Last Sams Cage o Helped to supervise the class while the Assistant Principal was unavailable due to administrative duties; assisted students both one-on-one and in groups with assignments

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Calgary Zoo Calgary, Canada, 2011 Assistant Summer Camp Leader Assisted in the operation of the Calgary Zoos Art Camp summer program (Grades 1-6) o Aided the summer camp leader with the daily running of the program; supervised and supported the students art projects through various mediums, including chalk, charcoal, oil pastels, watercolor paint, and acrylic paint; directed students during their collaboration on a papier-mch creature creation task o Additional duties included camp management, student discipline, facilitation of games, animal handling and educational sketching tours of the zoo grounds o Handled responsibilities of the Summer Camp Leader when they were unavailable Aided in the function of the Calgary Zoos Discover the Zoo summer program (Grades 1-3) o Assisted the summer camp leader with day-to-day activities of the students at the zoo, including attendance, supervision, games, animal handling, administration of crafts, and educational discussion tours of the grounds, placing special emphasis on aspects of Environmental and Biological science o Helped schedule and coordinate with other volunteers animal behind the scenes encounters and tours for the students Calgary Tutoring Centre Calgary, Canada, Part-Time Academic Tutor 2008-2009 & 2010-2012 Tutored/assisted students one-on-one in a wide range of ages, grades and subjects including: o Elementary Grade 5 Math o Junior High Grade 7 Math, Grade 8 Math, Grade 9 Math, Grade 9 Science o High School English 30-1, Social Studies 30-1 o Grade 12 Alberta English Language Arts Diploma Preparation (Reading Comprehension and Essay Writing) Worked with students diagnosed with depression and dyslexia; aided them to cope with and manage their learning disabilities in a positive and constructive manner Additions areas of emphasis for students included development of strong organizational skills, effective time management, and the implementation of good study habits. A+ Education Calgary, Canada, Part-Time Academic Tutor 2008-2009 & 2010-2012 Tutored grade school students one-on-one in several subject areas including English 20-1, Grade 9 English Language Arts, Grade 9 Social Studies, Grade 6 English Language Arts, Grade 3 English Language Arts, and Grade 3 Math Worked extensively with multiple students diagnosed with AD/HD; assisted them with problems of attention and focus; maintained contact and open dialogue with their parents and teachers regarding their ongoing difficulties and progress Southland Classics Piano Calgary, Canada, 2004-2006 Part-Time Piano Teacher Taught rudimentary piano to young learners that incorporated the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) curriculum, from Preparatory to Grades 1 & 2 Worked with a very young group of children ranging from ages 4 to 12 Developed a personalized program for individual students, and aided them during concert and recital performances

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Education (Master of Teaching Program)

University of Calgary, Canada, 2012 Alberta Education, Canada, 2012 University of Calgary, Canada, 2009 St. Johns Ambulance, Calgary, Canada, 2011 Oxford Seminars, Calgary, Canada, 2009 St. Marys High School, Calgary, Canada, 2002

Alberta Interim Professional Teaching Certificate

Bachelor of Arts in English

First Aid Certificate Standard First Aid Level C CPR and AED TESL/TESOL Certificate

Certificate of Bilingual Competence Calgary French Immersion

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