DEREK CANERS

Cookshire-Eaton, Quebec. J0B 1M0

dlcaners@gmail.com
derekcaners.weebly.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2013 Present Teacher

Sherbrooke, Quebec Alexander Galt Regional High School
History (Grade 10 regular, advanced & modified)
Contemporary World (Grade 11)
Math (Grade 7 adapted, Grade 8)
Science (Grade 7 adapted, Grade 8)
Ethics, Religion and Culture (Grade 8, 10 & 11)
English as a Second Language (Grade 10 & 11)

2014 Present Academic Coordinator for the International

Sherbrooke, Quebec Student Program
Alexander Galt Regional High School
Teacher responsible for International Student Program
Developed integration project to benefit students/teachers
Participated in program promotion in China (2015)

2014 2016 Student Activities Coordinator

Sherbrooke, Quebec Alexander Galt Regional High School
Promote community development by organizing numerous
activities and fundraisers for over 1000 students and staf
Supervise Student Council, Prom Committee, school
fundraisers, and all clubs

2014 Summer School Coordinator

Sherbrooke, Quebec Alexander Galt Regional High School
Administrative responsibility included hiring teachers,
parental communication, organizing transportation, acquiring
exams, and day-to-day operations.

2012 2013 Special Education Technician

Sherbrooke, Quebec Alexander Galt Regional High School
Primarily responsible for managing PASS, Galts internal
suspension program, as well as lunchtime and after school
detentions.

2011 Teacher (English as a Second Language)

 Montreal, Quebec Prolang
Taught ESL to business cliental in the Montreal area.

EDUCATION

2015 2016 Master of Arts (Teaching and Learning)

Montreal, Quebec McGill University
Graduate degree that leads to teacher certification
Specialty in History and ERC

2009 2010 Master of Arts (Canadian History)

Ottawa, Ontario Carleton University
Research focused on the development of Canadian identity
with particular attention given to the Trudeau era

2006 2009 Honours Bachelor of Arts (History)

Montreal, Quebec Concordia University
Honours Degree in History with a minor in English Literature
Graduated on the Deans List and with distinction

EXTRACURRICULAR WORK

2013 2016 Alexander Galt Regional High School

Sherbrooke, Quebec
Basketball coach
Governing Board Representative
Supervision of school trips (overnight)

2011 2012 Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre

Lennoxville, Quebec Created living document about the history of Lennoxville

2009 2011 Catholic Immigration Centre

Ottawa, Ontario Acted as a mentor for a new immigrant to Canada

2009 2010 Ottawa Workers Heritage Museum

Ottawa, Ontario Researched artifacts for the museums opening exhibit.

2008 2009 Concordia University Editor-in-Chief, historiae

 Montreal, Quebec Responsible for editing, leading selection process and the
journals promotion and production

2008 2009 Students of History at Concordia

Montreal, Quebec Vice-President responsible for organizing academic and
social events, representing students at departmental
meetings, and budget management

2008 2009 Arts and Science Federation of Associations at

Montreal, Quebec Concordia Departmental representative

CERTIFICATES

2013 WHMIS Safety Training

2012 First Aid and CPR

2010 Explore Program (French Immersion) Quebec

Trois-Pistoles, Quebec

2009 2010 Certificate in Teaching/Teaching Assistant Skills

Ottawa, Ontario Educational Development Centre, Carleton University
Designed and led a workshop entitled, Preparing to
Lecture: The Non-Definitive Guide for Some History TAs.

LANGUAGES

English, French (Conversational)

REFERENCES

Available upon request