Tara Graham

Box 11, Wellwood,

Manitoba R0K-2H0
tara.d.graham@hotmail.com

Education
Brandon University
Brandon, Manitoba
September 2013 Present. Currently enrolled in the Early Years Stream in the Bachelor
of Education After Degree Program. Expected graduation date: May 29, 2015.
University Of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
- I graduated from the University of Manitoba with an Arts degree in May, 2013, as a
French Major and Geography Minor. My overall GPA was 3.62.
Lyce Victor Hugo
Chteau Gontier, France
- I completed a student exchange in France sponsored by the Rotary Clubs International. I
spent the year at school learning the French language through immersion. I thoroughly enjoyed
ten months living in host families and experiencing the life of a French student.

Work Experience
PM-02 Visitor Services Team Leader
Employer: Parks Canada, Government of Canada, Riding Mountain National Park, Wasagaming,
Manitoba
Time Frame: May September 2014
Duties:

Plan, organize, schedule, supervise and delivers visitor services operations to provide visitors of
the park with opportunities to discover, appreciate, learn about and enjoy the place and its natural
and/or cultural resources and understand their significance to Canada.

MPS 04 Bilingual Visitors Service Attendant

Employer: Parks Canada, Government of Canada, Riding Mountain National Park, Wasagaming,
Manitoba
Time Frame: May September 2012, MaySeptember 2013
Duties:

Effectively navigate and process payments and reservations on the Parks Reservation System
Inform visitors of park rules and regulations to ensure their safety and a positive experience in the
National Park.
Answer questions regarding the park over the phone or in person
Deal with visitors difficulties or problems within the campground
Perform general campsite maintenance

In-Store Assistant
Employer: Carberry Signs LTD; Betty Buurma and Terri Wright
Time Frame: Summer 2010 to present (ongoing casual seasonal work).
Duties:

Weed vinyl for sign building

Put together signs
Prepare for, and Etch Glass
Prepare for Sandblasting
Field phone calls
Deal with customer requests

Volunteer Experience
Western Manitoba Science Fair (March 2014)
I volunteered as a French judge for the Western Manitoba Science Fair in Brandon, MB.
Manitoba 4H Ambassadors (2011-2014)
As a member of this organization, I was able to act as a 4 H resource at club, area, and provincial
levels while promoting 4H within and outside of the program. This can be achieved by attending
events held by clubs such as rallies, camps, or public speaking events. Volunteering for this
organization not only allowed me to maintain involvement with the great program but also
provided me with opportunities for leadership development, improved my communication and
public speaking abilities, and also allowed for social growth.
Can Skate (Winter, 2013/2014)
I volunteered as a can skate learn to skate helper once a week in Carberry for the winter.
Kindergarten Lunch Buddy (2009)
When I was in grade 12, I spent my lunch hours in the Kindergarten room as a lunch helper.

Interests
Traveling I have been fortunate to have visited many countries in North America, Europe, and
the Middle East. I have obtained a vast amount of knowledge and experience thanks to these
travel opportunities. These visits influenced my French major and geography minor.
Sports - I enjoy participating in and watching a variety of both team and individual sports such
as curling, skiing, golf, baseball, and more.
Music - I took piano lessons for a period growing up, and played in the band and participated in
the extracurricular jazz band all through high school. I can play clarinet and saxophone. I possess
the skills to read music and do theory.

Professional Development

The Daily 5 (Joe Stouffer)

September 20, 2013
Electrify Your Lesson Plans (Linda Carter Manitoba Hydro)
January 24, 2014
Integrating EAL Methods into Mainstream Instruction (25 hours) Nov. 2013-Feb. 2014
Social Media Awareness (Dan Turner, MTS)
October 7, 2014
Reading Assessment Running Records (Joe Stouffer)
January 9, 2015

Pre-Service Teaching
Spring 2015 Rolling River School School Division, Douglas Elementary School.
Grades 4/5/6 & 7/8 Multi-Level Science, Math, French, Art. Cooperating Teacher: Lindsay Judd
Fall 2014 Pine Creek School Division, MacGregor Collegiate.
Grade 9 & 10 English, Grade 9, 11, & 12 French. Cooperating Teachers: Kim Tait & Elspeth
Finch-Chambers.
Spring, 2014 Beautiful Plains School Division, Hazel M. Kellington Elementary School.
Grade 3. Cooperating Teacher: Melissa Anderson
Fall, 2013 Beautiful Plains School Division, Acadia Colony.
Grade K-4 Multi-Level. Cooperating Teacher: Eberhard Hofer

References
Will be provided upon request.