Erika Born (she/her)

e-Portfolio Link: https://missborn.weebly.com

erika.born@ucalgary.ca

Summary Education Skills

▪ Responsible, hardworking, and organized ▪ Working with and supporting students of all ages
▪ Eager, willing, and quick to learn ▪ Designing and assessing lesson and unit plans
▪ Academically proficient in English and French ▪ Implementing inclusion plans for diverse students

Teaching Philosophy: I teach to nurture students’ curiosity about the world, and to help them develop the skills,
attitudes, and beliefs they need to pursue their curiosities.

Teachable Subject Areas: 4-12 Math and Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General); French; 4-9 General

Education

B.Sc., Natural Sciences (Biology & Chemistry) - Concurrent 2019

University of Calgary; 4.0 GPA; recipient of the Chancellor’s Club Scholarship for leadership and academics

B.Ed., Secondary Science - Concurrent 2021

University of Calgary; 4.0 GPA; recipient of various academic and leadership awards

Experiences

Classroom Experience
Muriel Clayton Middle School, Rocky View Schools Fall 2020/Winter 2021
▪ Taught Gr. 8 math and science, health, wood shop, financial literacy, cultural awareness,
drama, and numeracy support; in-person and online
▪ Engaged in intervention for literacy and numeracy, design thinking, and professional learning

Falconridge Elementary School, Calgary Board of Education Fall 2019

▪ Designed and implemented a STEM robotics project for grade 4/5 students
▪ Ensured multiple entry points, curricular outcomes, and interdisciplinary connections

SAIT Summer Camps, Calgary AB Summer 2018/19/21

▪ Co-led science and math camps for classes of 20+ primary and secondary aged students
▪ Encouraged students to pursue and foster their curiosity in STEM
▪ Facilitated online spring break science camps (Zoom) for primary aged students

Research Education
TA Prep, Department of Chemistry, University of Calgary Fall 2020
▪ Filmed and produced lab videos to support online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
▪ Used pedagogical content knowledge of science in the storyboarding of videos

Learning Technologies Coach, Department of English, University of Calgary Winter 2018

▪ Planned modules to teach literary analysis to university students
▪ Designed module assessments for students based on the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy

Tutoring
K-12 Online Tutoring, Werklund School of Education Spring/Fall 2020
▪ Tutored high school students in math, science, and French during the COVID-19 pandemic
▪ Built positive relationships with students to support their mental health and success

Eye Level Learning Centre, Calgary AB 2015-2018

▪ Tutored students of all ages in math, science, English, and French; both in-person and online
▪ Correlated the Alberta math and English curricula to those of the America-based learning center

Private tutoring local neighborhood children, Calgary AB 2015-Present

Inclusive Education
Teen Time North Volunteer, Between Friends Winter 2020
▪ Supported the leader in engaging in social opportunities with youth with disabilities
▪ Engaged in building positive relationships with you and designed accommodated activities

Inclusive Post Secondary Education, University of Calgary 2018-2019

▪ Facilitated a university course in religious studies for a student with disabilities
▪ Developed an accommodated curriculum and delivered it through planned lessons and assessments

Trait d’Union Outaouais, Gatineau QB Summer 2015

▪ Worked as an assistant instructor working with children with Autism, aged 5-7
▪ Assisted with activities designed to help children better integrate into classrooms

Education Management
PhilKids, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra 2018-2020
▪ Co-coordinated an after-school music education program
▪ Maintained accurate records of information and provided ongoing communication with families
▪ Supported students with learning disabilities and behavioral differences in and out of classes

Other Credentials

Certifications
Centre for Suicide Prevention
▪ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) – December 14, 2019 (Expires: December 14, 2022)
French Ministry for National Education
▪ Diplôme d’études en langue française DELF B2 – June 14, 2016

Professional Development
▪ CCTC’s Indigenous Science Education in High School February 11, 2021
▪ FA‘s Learning Disabilities – What Educators Need to Know February 3, 2021
▪ CRC’s Games that Connect Literacy and Math January 21, 2021
▪ RVS’s Trauma Informed Practice (with John Laing) November 23, 2020
▪ CBE’s Introduction to Design Thinking Workshop October 30, 2020
▪ JUMP Math’s Mental Math for Grades 3-8 September 22, 2020
▪ CSP’s Straight Talk Workshop July 18, 2020
▪ ATA’s Blanket Exercise January 23, 2020

Hobbies & Interests

▪ Traveling: learning about new cultures by living in and experiencing them

▪ Playing music: playing piano, guitar, ukulele, clarinet and singing (choral and casual)
▪ Hiking: heading out to the Rocky Mountains and being with nature
▪ Photo and video editing: taking and editing photographs and videos
▪ Listening to podcasts: learning about topics related to science, education, and science education

Professional References

Richard Sampson
Partner Teacher from Muriel Clayton Middle School, Rocky View Schools
Contact: rsampson@rockyview.ab.ca - Phone number: Available upon request.

Sue MacPherson
Retired Principal of Falconridge Elementary School, Calgary Board of Education
Contact: suemac5@shaw.ca - Phone number: Available upon request.

Christi Harter
Field Instructor from the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
Contact: christi.harter@ucalgary.ca - Phone number: Available upon request.