Tanelle Cockerill

tanellecockerill.weebly.com
100 190014 12 ST W⚫ Brooks, AB T1R 1A6
Phone: 403-793-0995 ⚫ tanellecockerill@gmail.com

Professional Objective

To build a long-term career as an educator where I can help create positive relationships within my classroom and school
community to promote student development.

Education

Medicine Hat College 2013-2015

B.Sc. in Kinesiology
Honor Roll 2014-2015

University of Lethbridge 2015-2017

B. Sc in Kinesiology
Graduated with Distinction

B.Ed with a Major in Physical Education 2019-2020

Certifications
● Certified Lifeguard
● WHMIS
● Professional Development Seminar, Uleth EUS
● ATA Membership

Highlights of Qualifications

Coaching:
● Volleyball (2020): From October through November I was one of the coaches for the grade 7 girls volleyball team.
During this time we helped develop the girls’ basic fundamentals of volleyball such as: underhand/overhand serving,
passing, and setting. The students were then able to apply this skills in game-based situations.

Proficiencies

● Computer
● Microsoft Word: PowerPoint, Excel, Access
● Google Suite
● Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
● Education Applications: Kahoot, Teachermade, Quizlet,

● Communication
● Outstanding personal skills
● Competent at working in group settings
● Exceptional public speaking to large and small groups
● Interpersonal Skills
● Proficient problem-solving abilities
● Possesses a helpful nature
● High standard of patience when dealing with people

Practicum Experience

EDUC 2500 (May 27- June 17, 2019)

In the summer of 2019, I had the opportunity to observe my Teacher Associate Nicole Wilson and her grade ⅔ class, for three
weeks at Children of St. Martha’s School. During this experience I was able to assist my teacher in Religion, Math, Social
Studies, Science and LA.
PS I: Griffin Park Elementary (November 13- December 12th, 2019)
My first teaching practicum was at Griffin Park Elementary in Brooks, AB teaching grade 5/6. In this practicum I worked with
my Teacher Associates Shelby Giesbrecht and Carlene Roth. This placement was unique as the class was designed specifically
to work with all children on modified programming and over half of the class were ESL students. I taught the following subjects
Literacy, Art, Science, Social (social skills), and Math.

PS II
Part 1: County Central High School (March 2- March 13th, 2020)
I began my practicum experience at County Central High School in Vulcan, AB March 2nd. My teaching assignment was
teaching PE 7,8,10-12. My journey as a PE teacher was just beginning when our practicum was cancelled due to the COVID-19
pandemic.

Part 2: Brooks Junior High School (August 31-September 30th, 2020)

I was able to complete my PS II experience at Brooks Junior High School teaching grade 7-8 PE and Math 8 alongside my
teacher mentors Lana Osadczuk and Cherri-Lynn, respectively.

PS III: Brooks Junior High School (Oct 1- December 18th, 2020)

After September, I was able to continue working at BJHS for my third practicum. My teaching assignment for this semester is
PE 7-8, Math 8 and Science 8.

Employment History

Camp Counselor -2018

● Planned and facilitated activities for a group of 40 camp kids

● Worked with children with a variety of disabilities, such as: A.D.D, A.D.H.D, Autism, O.D.D

Brooks Aqueduct:

2017- Historic Site Head Interpreter- for the Government of Alberta.

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 ● Researched information regarding the Brooks Aqueduct and surrounding area to provide and deliver detailed site tours
to thousands of tourists
● Developing and implementing wetland educational programs for school groups
● Gathering and reporting statistics for month end reports including: sales, total number of visitors, general information
about the visitors
● General site maintenance
● Managing the site

2014-2016- Historic Site Interpreter- for the Government of Alberta

● Researched information regarding the Brooks Aqueduct and surrounding area to provide and deliver detailed site tours
to thousands of tourists
● Developing and implementing wetland educational programs for school group
● Gathering and reporting statistics for month end reports including: sales, total number of visitors, general information
about the visitors
● General site maintenance

References

Education References
PS II/ III lana.osadczuk@grasslands.ab.ca
Cherri-Lynn Kohlman
Grade 8 STEM Teacher Aaron Hiebert
Brooks Junior High School Vice Principal
Brooks, AB Brooks Junior High School
1-403-957-1007 Brooks, AB
cherrilynn.kohlman@grasslands.ab.ca 1-403-633-1359
aaron.hiebert@grasslands.ab.ca
Lana Osadczuk
Grade 7-9 PE Teacher PS I
Brooks Junior High School Shelby Giesbrecht
Brooks, AB Grade 5-6 Teacher
1-403-363-8578 Griffin Park Elementary

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Brooks, AB
403-793-5946
shelby.giesbrecht@grasslands.ab.ca

Carlene Roth
Grade 5-6 and ESL Teacher
Griffin Park Elementary
Brooks, AB
403-376-4917
carlene.roth@grasslands.ab.ca

EDUC 2500
Nicole Wilson
Grade 2/3 Teacher
Children of St. Martha’s School
Lethbridge, AB
403-892-2010
wilsonn@holyspirit.ab.ca

Prior Work References

Darren Marty
Brooks Aqueduct, Summer of 2014
Southern Alberta Historic Sites
Cardston, AB
403-653-5139 ext. 224

Rick Green
Brooks Aqueduct, Summers of 2015-2017
Southern Alberta Historic Sites
Calgary, AB
1-403-283-9358
rickgreen@telus.net

Daniele Trembecki
JBS Centre Summer Camp Coordinator
Summers of 2018-2019
Brooks AB
1-403-409-9678