Julia Floyd

548 Willingdon Blvd. SE Calgary, AB, T2J 2A9

(403)969-2800
juliamarion13@gmail.com

Teaching Philosophy
Building and maintaining positive relationships with students using humour and empathy is essential to foster an
environment where students can develop growth mindsets and are driven by the power of “yet”. The curriculum is
explored through an inquiry-based approach with students at the center of the planning process.

Education
Bachelor of Education – Secondary Natural Science (Expected convocation date) June 2020
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary

Bachelor of Science – Natural Science (Expected convocation date) June 2020

Faculty of Science
University of Calgary

Practicum Experience
Grade Nine/Twelve Practicum Teacher, National Sport School Nov 2019 – Dec 2019
 Accommodated planning and instruction of course content for students absent for sport by having flexible
deadlines and providing additional supports outside of class time to ensure students remained current in
the curriculum
 Planned and implemented a range of inquiry-based activities using web-based tools and hands-on
demonstrations and laboratories in chemistry and physics to engage students in the content
 Designed a physics unit plan for Science 30 that required adaptability in teaching an unfamiliar subject in
an engaging and effective way
Grade Seven Practicum Teacher, Indus School Mar 2019 – Apr 2019
 Provided support and instruction to a flipped classroom arrangement in Math 7 that facilitated student
development of independent work habits and math concepts
 Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of multiple students with various learning challenges in order
to provide an engaging and inclusive classroom environment
 Assisted in coaching the school’s ultimate frisbee team, which included attending practices and forming
positive relationships with students

Work Experience
Part Time Sales Associate, SportChek Women 2017 – Present
 Trained and proficient in sales and service in clothing, footwear, cash and online orders
 Developed interpersonal relation skills with different personalities of customers and co-workers
 Constantly acquiring significant product knowledge in order to properly inform and educate customers on
quality and function of product

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 Julia Floyd
548 Willingdon Blvd. SE Calgary, AB, T2J 2A9
(403)969-2800
juliamarion13@gmail.com

Office Assistant/Renovation Assistant, CAE Safety Consultants 2013 – 2017

 Completed and organized files and documents in an office setting within strict deadlines and while often
unsupervised
 Provided painting and cleaning services for property renovations to the satisfaction of employer and
occupants within a set timeline and with minimal assistance and oversight from employer

Volunteering
Field Trip Volunteer, Ian Bazalgette Junior High School June 2020
 Supervised large groups of students in several different off-campus environments, including Heritage
Park, Royal Tyrell Museum and a guided hike at Mount Yamnuska
Assistant Coach, Ian Bazalgette Junior High School Junior Boys Volleyball Sept 2018 – Oct 2018
 Ran drills and full practices both independently and in collaboration with Ian Bazalgette staff members
that taught beginning volleyball players the rules, skills and techniques
 Occasionally assisted the senior boys volleyball team coaches in running their practices
Assistant Coach, Canada West Volleyball Club Girls U15/U16 2014 – 2016
 Ran drills and full practices both independently and in collaboration with other coaching staff that taught
beginning volleyball players skills and techniques required to play at a highly competitive level

Professional Development and Achievements

Attended several professional development sessions offered by the Education Students Association at the
University of Calgary and the Werklund School of Education, including:
 Information Toolkit for Beginning Teachers (2020)
 Conversation about Music Education with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (2020)
 Creativity, Science & Social Science: Empowering Pedagogies for Youth & Educators (2018)
Scholarships and awards, including:
 Jason Lang Scholarship (2016, 2017, 2019)
 President’s Admission Scholarship (2015)
 Alexander Rutherford Scholarship (2015)
 Naomi Johnson Award (2015)

Hobbies and Interests

 Cake decorating and baking
 Coaching and playing volleyball/fitness
 My dog