Laura Digness

Certification:
Alberta Interim Professional Certificate, expected May 2015
Education:
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB
Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts, Concentration in Physical Education, April 2015
GPA 3.6/4.0
Teaching Experience:
NJ Macpherson School, Yellowknife, NT
Intern Teacher, January April, 2015
K-5 Music and Fine Arts, Gr. 2/3 & Gr. 3 Science
Collaborated with staff members to differentiate lessons to accommodate all students learning needs.
Participated in team teaching with my Teacher Mentor and assisted in planning and creating student centres
for the K-5 music classes.
Prepared long range plans to guide my unit and daily lesson planning which included the learning objectives
that were aligned with the Program of Studies and the formative and summative assessments.
Monseigneur McCoy High School, Medicine Hat, AB
Student Teacher, March - April 2014
Subjects Taught: Gr. 10 Co-Ed Phys. Ed., Gr. 10 All-Girls Phys. Ed., Modular Phys. Ed. 20/30

Discussed students learning improvement and behavior in class with parents during the parent-teacher
conference.
Maintained classroom management by creating a daily routine and discussing expectations.
Encouraged critically thinking through stimulating discussions about how the learning outcomes affect their
daily lives.

Vauxhall Elementary School, Vauxhall, AB

Student Teacher, November December 2013
Subjects Taught: Mathematics, ELA, Social Studies
Implemented student activities and projects using collaborative and individual learning approaches.
Engage in professional dialogues with my Teacher Mentor to stay current with trending topics and new
teaching strategies.
Observed and facilitated literacy centres using the Daily 5 structure and CAF system to assess, instruct,
and monitor student progress.
Developed personal relationships with the students, including learning words in their native language and
used the information to modify instruction and engage students by incorporating their interests.
Activities and Interests
- Extra-Curricular: Judged the Science and Heritage Fair, assistant coach for Gr. 5 girls soccer team, assisted
with NJ Macpherson drama production, choreographed a dance number for the play.
- Eager to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities.
- Volunteered to coach skating lessons and a little league baseball team.
- Attended several Professional Development sessions.