CAROLYN MCKEE

17 TRINITY PLACE W
LETHBRIDGE , AB T1K 3W8
(403) 635-7702
CAROLYN . MCKEE 7@GMAIL .COM

Employment
Educational Assistant Substitute-----------------------------------------------October –December
2019
Lethbridge School Division #51
 Provided assistance and support to students with identified special needs affecting the
student’s ability to participate effectively in the school environment
 Attended to physical, emotional, behavioral and personal hygiene needs
 Assisted with academic tasks and assignments
 Implemented and monitored established behavior modification programs.

Roving Gyms Facilitator ----------------------------------------------------September –December 2019

Lethbridge Sport Council
 Prepared activities and equipment
 Provided a safe and welcoming environment for children and their caregivers
 Engaged in conversation with caregivers and parents about early childhood development
and physical literacy
 Implemented Sport for Life - Fundamental Movement Skill activities
 Engaged with participants ranging from ages 6 months to 7 years
 Encouraged parents and caregivers to connect and interact with other parents and
caregivers

Early Years Support Worker -------------------------------------------------May – September 2019

Family and Community Services
 Early Years Support Worker
 Assisted in the design and co-facilitation of programs and events for learning and
exploration by children, youth and adults in a number of community based settings
 Co-created opportunities for participants to develop informal support networks
 Responded to inquiries about program activities and community information and ensured
that all participants receive the required services in a timely manner
 Provided accurate information to parents; used discretion and judgement regarding the
flow of information, evaluated incoming issues requiring immediate attention and
directed to appropriate resource or staff
 Adhered to standards of practice in documentation, ethics and use of supervision

Volunteer Experience
Tutor
Fleetwood-Bawden Elementary School-------------------------------------------January – April 2019
 Tutor for the Fountas-Pinnell Reading Program for third and fourth grade students
  Selecting appropriate level books, engaging students, asking questions monitoring their
comprehension, analyzing fluency, providing guidance to discussion questions,
maintaining attention and engagement when students were distracted

Agnes Davidson Elementary School ---------------------------------------------------------Spring 2015

 Tutor for elementary grade level reading program
 Focused on helping first and second grade students with phonics, word patterns,
vocalization, pronunciation, and fluency

Coach
Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Clippers Rugby ------------------------------Spring 2016, 2017, 2019
Deep South U18 Sevens Rugby Representative Team ----------------------------January 2019, 2020
Various University of Lethbridge Rugby camps---------------------------------------------2015 - 2020
 Develop and implement practice plans with other coaches
 Help develop and contribute to a positive team culture
 Evaluate skills and provide efficient, constructive, and timely criticism

Education
University of Lethbridge (Ongoing)--------------------------------September 2015 – December 2020
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education
English/English Language Arts Education

University of Lethbridge Leadership Academy ----------------------- September 2018 – April 2019

Trinity College London --------------------------------------------------------------------------April 2015

Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama

Lethbridge Collegiate Institute ------------------------------------------- September 2012 – May 2015

High School Diploma

Achievements and Awards

University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Women’s Rugby Team Co-Captain 2017-2018

USports Academic All-Canadian 2016-2020
Alberta Kiwanis Festival Provincial Speech and Drama Silver Medalist 2014

Various high school athletic awards including:

Southern Alberta High School Rugby League MVP 2014, 2015
LCI Marge Clarke Female Athlete of the Year 2015
Gerry and Brian Stewart Athletic Memorial Award 2014
Scholarships
Alberta Athletic Scholarship --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2020
Alberta Winter Games Scholarship ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2020
Echoridge Educational Foundation Scholarship in Education ------------------------------------ 2019
Ric Suggitt Women's Rugby Memorial Award ---------------------------------------------- 2018, 2019
CI Financial/Assante Financial Women's Rugby Award ------------------------------------------ 2018
Deb Steacy Academic All-Canadian ---------------------------------------------------------- 2017-2020
Cor Van Raay Agility Award in Agriculture -------------------------------------------------------- 2017
CI Financial/Assante Financial Women's Rugby Rookie of the Year Award ------------------- 2017
Jimmie Condon Athletic Scholarship ---------------------------------------------------------- 2016-2019
Jason Lang Scholarship -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2016-2018
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2015

References

Lisa Bumstead (780) 242-1748

Early Years Navigation and Planning
Strathcona County FCS
Early Childhood and Supports Branch

Jennifer Thomsen (403) 327-5818

Fleetwood Bawden Elementary School

Carolyn Kruisselbrink (403) 359-0491

Immanuel Christian Elementary School

Neil Langevin (403) 394-7737

University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Rugby

Ashley Steacy (403) 359-4764

University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Rugby