Shari Miller

PO Box 141
Magrath, Alberta T0K 1J0

Phone (587) 220-4723

shari.miller@westwind.ab
.ca

EDUCATION
JANUARY 2012
TO

APRIL 2015

SEPTEMBER 2004
TO

APRIL 2006
SEPTEMBER 2000
TO

JUNE 2003

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education

University of Lethbridge Lethbridge, Alberta
B. Sc. Major General Sciences
B. Ed. Major General Sciences
First Stream Geography
Second Stream Physics
Third Stream Psychology

Office Administration Diploma

Lethbridge Community College Lethbridge, Alberta
High School Diploma
Rosemary Academic School Rosemary, Alberta
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

SEPTEMBER 2015
TO

Westwind Division No. 74 Substitute Teacher

All grades and schools within the division

JUNE 2016
SEPTEMBER 2014
TO

DECEMBER 2014

FEBRUARY 2014 TO
APRIL 2014

PSIII Teaching Internship

Raymond Junior High School Raymond, Alberta
Grades 7 and 8 Teacher Mentor: Jared Heggie
Taught half time during the internship
Taught Math 7 and Science 8
Developed lesson plans in conjunction with curriculum offerings
Evaluated and marked all student work.
Participated in school activities and meetings.
Coached (assistant) Grade 8 Girls Volleyball

PSII Student Teacher

Catholic Central High School - Lethbridge, Alberta
Grades 10 and 11 Teacher Mentor: Telus Boudreau
Taught one third of the time in the first third of the practicum full time in the last two thirds.
Taught Science 10 and Science 14.
Evaluated and graded student progress, assignments and examinations.

NOVEMBER 2013 TO PSI Student Teacher

DECEMBER 2013
Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School - Lethbridge, Alberta
Grade 3 Teacher Associate: Jennifer Burke
Observed my teacher associate within the classroom.

 Taught one half time during the last third of the practicum (observing and aiding during the
other time).
Taught Grade 3 Science using the teacher associates assigned units and supplementing them
with lessons and mini-units of my own.
Evaluated and graded student progress assignments and examinations.

MAY 2013
TO

JUNE 2013

Education 2500 Student Teacher

Father Leonard Van Tighem - Lethbridge, Alberta
Grades 1 and 2 Teacher Associate: Cheryl Braun
Assisted small groups/individual students, read stories during language learning, created
bulletin boards, photocopied.
Taught and assessed small groups/individual students on mathematics skills and knowledge

SKILLS
Ability to reinforce established academic, behavioural, and classroom expectations, procedures and
routines
Incorporates a variety of appropriate resources and instructional/assessment strategies into lesson plans
Demonstrates knowledge of the content being taught in the classroom
Strong lesson planning skills using well-defined structure which includes learning objectives, key
questions, teaching strategies, learning activities, assessment of lesson objectives, etc.
Strong problem-solver, time management, prioritizing items, organization of information, team work and
individual work, punctual, and dependable
Demonstrates passion for teaching, learning and students
Fast learner, handles responsibility effectively, driven personality
Establishes positive and respectful relationships with students and classroom staff
Use decision-making process and apply it to real life situations
Ensures a safe and orderly learning environment when working with students
Quick and efficient reference book and proofreading skills
Demonstrates compassion and empathy for students and others

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Meliorist Award for Single Parents (2014)
Academic Achievement, financial need (amount of $150)
Jason Lang Scholarship (2013/2014)
Outstanding Academic Achievement (amount of $1,000)
TD Bank Financial Group Bursary (2013/2014)
Excellence in school, financial need (amount of $1,500)
Suzzane Issak Citizenship Award (2003)
Excellence in school, community and religious activities (amount of $16,000)
University of Lethbridge Early Entrance Scholarship (2003)
Given to any student who applied prior to the Early Entrance deadline
Huskys Dependent Scholarship (2003)
Awarded to family members of Husky employees after writing an essay
Full Alexander Rutherford Scholarship (2003)
Maintaining at least 80% average throughout high school
Early Morning LDS Seminary Program (1999-2003)
Honors with Distinction and 100% attendance.
Senior High Top Academic Athlete, Volleyball MVP (2002/2003)
Grade 12 Class Valedictorian (2003)
Grade 10 and 11 Top Academic Student (2000-2002)
Grade 10, 11 and 12 Honor Roll Status (2000-2003)

REFERENCES
Brad Sabey, Principal, Magrath Elementary School: (403) 758-3367
Cory Bevans, Principal, Raymond Junior High School: (403) 752-3348
Jared Heggie, Teacher, Raymond Junior High School: (403) 752-3348