John Sorensen

50 North Street, Bedford, Nova Scotia, B4A 2N4

+1 (902) 717 – 8296
John_Sorensen@msn.com
www.johnsorensen.weebly.com
Education
University of Western Ontario London, Ontario
Masters in Professional Education Sept. 2015–Aug. 2017
o Educational leadership
St. Francis Xavier University Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Bachelor of Education Sept. 2009–May 2011
o Teachable subjects: Social Studies and English.
o Electives: Environmental Education, Health Education, Outdoor Education, & Guidance.
Bachelor of Arts Sept. 2004–May 2008
o Joint Major in History and Sociology with a minor in English.
Teaching Experience
HRCE (Halifax Regional Centre for Education) Halifax, Nova Scotia
PHE / English Teacher – Bayview High School August 2022–Present
o Teaching PAL 11 and English 10.
o Managing and organizing the school intramural program
o Developing a workout club for some of the student athletes.
HRCE (Halifax Regional Centre for Education) Halifax, Nova Scotia
PHE / Substitute Teacher August 2021–July 2022
o Teaching during a 5-week maternity leave at AJ Smeltzer Junior Highschool (Oct/Nov)
o Supply teaching Phys Ed, Social Studies, and English at various schools around HRM (John
Martin, Dartmouth high, Leslie Thomas, HT Barrett Jr. High)
o Physical Education at Eastern Passage Junior high (January to June)
(ISNS) International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (IB Continuum school) Shenzhen, China
PHE / Individuals & Societies Teacher August 2016–July 2021
o A dual curriculum school that merges IB curriculum with the outcomes required by the New
Brunswick Department of Education in Canada.
o Teaching Individuals & Societies to grades 6, 7 and 8. (One year as HOD)
o Teaching Physical and Health Education to grade 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 students.
o Grade 7 Level lead – Horizontal team leader
o Week without walls teacher chaperone Yang Shuo, Guangxi and Lijiang, Yunnan, Bali.
o Coaching boy’s soccer team, boy’s rugby team, boys middle school basketball team, boys high
school Basketball team.
o Volunteer referee for many of the school’s competitions and games.
(SCCSC) Shenzhen Concord College of Sino-Canada Shenzhen, China
English & Social Studies Teacher August 2011–July 2016
o Teaching ESL and New Brunswick curriculum to three sections of Advanced Placement grade 10
English classes.
o Teaching Leadership and Outdoor pursuits to one section of grade 12 students.
o Social studies department head.
o Managing class sizes of 35 – 40 students.
o Round square student exchange chaperone.
o Extracurricular coordinator, Fitness club, Flag football, boy’s basketball.
o Duke of Edinburgh award nominee mentor.
o Initiated and organized Movember fundraising events in which over $10,000 has been raised for
the Terry Fox run in Guangzhou from 2012 – 2015
Mulgrave Memorial Education Centre Mulgrave, Nova Scotia
Field Experience IIII March–April 2011
 o Taught English Language arts and Social Studies grades 6, 7, 8.
o Implemented various teaching strategies from novel studies and multi genre projects focussed on
Racism and bullying to cross curricular Science and English units.
o Became involved in the extra-curricular activities in the school by coaching the school’s touch
football team and becoming involved in intramurals and the badminton club.
Field Experience III Nov.–Dec. 2010
o Taught English Language arts and Social Studies grades 6, 7, 8.
o Implemented various teaching strategies and novel studies.
o Became involved in the extra-curricular activities in the school by helping to coach and referee
volleyball during the JAGAS Tournament.
o Created incentives and rewards for students engaging in physically active lifestyles.

Dartmouth High School Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Field Experience II March–April 2010
o Taught Global Geography 12 and Sociology 12.
o Implemented various group assignments and research projects.
o Became involved in fundraising efforts in the school and my homeroom won the award for most
money raised in the school.
Field Experience I Nov.–Dec. 2009
o Taught History 10.
o Observed and taught some classes of Sociology 12.

Work Experience
C.A.C.L. – (D3 Group Home for mentally & physically disabled) Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Resident Support Staff October 2010–August 2011
o Helped with the daily living and personal care of residents.
o Maintained a calm and happy environment where residents would comfortable.
o Helped manage and defuse potential crisis situations with residents.
o Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
o Certified in Conflict Resolution and Behaviour Management.
FEED NOVA SCOTIA Halifax, Nova Scotia
Event Coordinator June 2010–August 2010
o Managed and ran fundraising events for Feed Nova Scotia.
o Secured a contract with Halifax Rocks, which raised over $2000 for Feed Nova Scotia.
o Created a schedule of events in HRM where Feed Nova Scotia could become involved.
o Helped build on and establish relationships with Feed Nova Scotia and members of the business
community in and around HRM.
School and Community Involvement
ISNS Phoenix Middle school basketball Shenzhen, Guangdong
Head Coach Spring 2021
o Competed in SISAC league play
o Finished 2nd in the regular season
o 2nd place finish in SISAC Championship final
ISNS Phoenix High school basketball Shenzhen, Guangdong
Assistant coach Fall 2018 – Spring 2020
o SISAC runner up once (2018), league champion (2019, 2020)
o PRC invitational champions (2018 & 2019)
o Undefeated season (2019-2020)
o ACAMIS 3rd place (2019)
Middle school basketball. Shenzhen, Guangdong
Assistant coach Spring 2017
o Competed in SISAC league play, finishing 1st place
John Sorensen
john_sorensen@msn.com +1.902.717.8296
 o PRC Invitational tournament champions
ISNS Phoenix Highschool Soccer Team Shenzhen, Guangdong
Assistant coach Spring 2016
o Competed in SISAC and PRC league play
o 3rd place in ACAMIS (Dalian, Gold Division). .
Professional Development
o IB Workshop – Evaluating your MYP Nov. 2019
o IB Workshop – PHE Delivering MYP C2 Mar. 2019
o IB Workshop – Inquiry in MYP C3 Nov. 2018
o IB Workshop – DP TOK C2 Nov. 2017
o IB Workshop – Implementing MYP Curriculum C1 Jun. 2016
o Shoot for Success with Dave Hopla – Basketball coaching clinic Mar. 2015
o ESLA Marking team – Dept. Ed. New Brunswick standardize language testing 2012/2013/2014
o TEFL Certificate Jun. 2014
o Round Square Exchange leader: India Jan. 2014
o NCCP Level One coaching certification St. Mary’s Mar. 2010
o Canadian Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid Dec. 2010
o Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C Dec. 2010
o NASP – Basic Archery Instructor Nov. 2010
o Paddle Canada - Intro to Lake water solo Canoeing Oct. 2010
o Leadership Education and Development workshop 2007–2008
Interests and Achievements
o Coaching football (NS flag, Bedford Saints – Mites) 2021--Present
o Coaching basketball (high & middle school boys) 2015–2021
o 3x PRC champs, 2x SISAC champs, 1x 3rd in ACAMIS, 1 perfect season (COVID 16-0)
o Coaching soccer (high school boys) 3rd place in ACAMIS (ISNS) 2015–2016
o Co-founded the annual Movember Fundraiser at SCCSC 2011–2015
o Established the first Annual X-Tinguish Hunger Softball Tournament Sept. 2010
o Children’s Wish Foundation Sept. 2008
o St. Francis Xavier University Varsity Football Team 2004–2006
o John Abbott College Football Team, Montreal, Quebec 2003–2004
o Nova Scotia Schooners Provincial Elite Football Team 2000–2003
References
Chris Irvin
Middle years (ISNS)
Chris.irvin@isnsz.com
+86 755 26454992

Nate Talamahina
Athletic Director (ISNS)
Nate.talamahina@isnsz.com
+86 755 26454992

David Swanson
Head of school (ISNS)
David.swanson@isnsz.com
+86 755 26454992

John Sorensen
john_sorensen@msn.com +1.902.717.8296