Resume

Rebecca Allen

21-5315 53rd Ave NW

Calgary, Alberta
T3A 2E7
CANADA
Cell: 403-604-5515
Email: rebecca.allen@cssd.ab.ca
Born: February 26th 1989
Background: I have been a teacher with the Calgary Catholic School Board since January
2014 and have a strong focus on elementary education. I earned my Bachelor of Education
and Bachelor of Music from the University of Lethbridge and over the past year and a half I
have taught Grade One combined with K-3 music. I am looking forward to bringing my
passion for music and early childhood education to a new position for the 2015-2016 school
year.
Relevant Employment Experience:
January 2014 Current

Calgary Catholic School District Teacher

Teaching First Grade and General Music at St. Dominic Fine
Arts Elementary School, Calgary, Alberta.

January 2014- August 2014

Bricks for Kidz Instructor

Ran a variety of programs for Bricks for Kidz, including
Birthday parties, private events, and summer camps.

May 2012 August 2013

Pedalheads Summer Camp All Day Camp Supervisor

Managed a Daily Bicycle Training Camp for groups of 20-30
children per week for four months. Organizing and planning
daily activities, scheduling for 6 staff members, customer
service, sales, inventory, payroll, and supervision of children
and instructors.

September 2011August 2013 University of Lethbridge Exam Grader

The position entailed marking exams for the History of Rock and
Roll class at the University of Lethbridge. Required excellent
time management skills, organizational skills, and knowledge of
the subject.
July 2010 January 2012

Jewish Community Center, Calgary Summer Camp Leader

Lead councilor for the 4-5 age group. Responsible for all lesson
plans, daily activities, safety, and supervision. I was also in
charge of all creative aspects for the camp including all craft and
musical lesson plans.

January 2009 February 2010 Mount Royal College Recreation Centre Lifeguard
Working 40 hours per week, I lifeguarded, performed
maintenance, and executed administrative responsibilities.
Lifeguard experience includes regular swim times, summer camp
programs, and kayak training programs. I successfully completed
supervised sessions as lead lifeguard and I have been on point
for two successful lifesaving situations involving swimmers in
serious crisis.
Previous Education Experience:
2009- 2013

University of Lethbridge Completed a music and education

combination degree.

2007 2009

Mount Royal College Music Conservatory. Transfer student studying

Music Performance.

2006 2007

Graduated Grade 12 with Honors in June, 2007, at the Zurich

International School in Kilchberg, Switzerland. Recipient of the Music
Award.

2003 2005

Completed Grade 9 to December of Grade 11 at Markham District High

School in Markham, Ontario.

Music Experience
2014 current

Holy Name Parish Playing the flute and singing at the 11:00 mass every
Sunday.

2014 current

St. Dominic Fine Arts School Music teacher for k-3. Co-planned and
ran weekly Hymn Sing. Played flute and sang at all liturgical events for
the school community.

2009 2013

University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra Principal 2nd flute.

Professional Memberships
Active Member of International Reading Association
Active Member of Early Childhood Education Council
References
Cheryl McInnes, Principal of St. Dominic School
403- 500-2058
Edwin Wasiak, Professor of Music Education at University of Lethbridge
403-329-2341