Maxine Dafoe

1099 Laroque St.

Kamloops, BC V2B 5L6
(250) 574-0997
dafoemaxine@gmail.com
Portfolio: mdafoeteachingportfolio.weebly.com

Profile
● Bachelors of Education, eligible for QTC in April
● Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
● Experienced with multiple age groups
● A compassionate teacher who can create a positive and inclusive learning environment for
all students.
● A teacher who is passionate about students' success, especially in reading.

Teaching Experience
February 2024 - PRESENT
Teaching Practicum, Pacific Way Elementary

● Taught a grade 7 class of 23 students for 10 weeks.

● Established behavioural expectations and rules to create a positive and effective learning
environment for students.
● Created multiple integrated curriculum Units and Lesson Plans, including indigenously
inspired lessons.
● Used various teaching methods, such as class discussion, gamification, guided instruction,
stations, and inquiry.
● Planned and implemented a field trip.

April 2023
Teaching Practicum, Pacific Way Elementary

● Taught a grade 2 class of 22 students for 2 weeks.

● Created and implemented Math and Social Studies lessons daily for students.
● Enforced routines and behaviour management systems.

October 2022 - November 2022

Teaching Practicum, Dufferin Elementary

● Taught a grade 7 class of 24 students one day a week for

● Created and implemented 45-minute lessons for ELA.

October 2022 - November 2022

Centro Universitario Anglo Mexicano (Morelos), Cuernavaca Mexico
 2

● Taught grade 8-12 students English as a second language.

● Prepped students for English Proficiency tests such as IELTS and Cambridge.
● The instruction of students on an online platform.

Education
September 2022- Ongoing
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops - Bachelor of Education (Elementary)

Deans list (Winter 2023, Fall 2023)

September 2020 - December 2020

Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops - Teaching English as a Second Language
Certificate

GPA - 4.16, Deans List

January 2013 - June 2019

Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops - Bachelor of Arts

Major/Minor - English/History

Additional Experience
May 2023 - August 2023
Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, North Kamloops - Summer Student

● Created and implemented activities and programs for the Summer Reading Program for
children, teens, and adults.
● Worked cooperatively with others to plan, schedule, and implement activities.
● Presented information engagingly in a school setting for large groups of children.

October 2021 - April 2023

Sylvan Learning, Kamloops - Tutor

● Tutored children online and in person in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, and
Study Skills.
● Wrote progress reports for parents.
● Proctored a variety of tests for students and adults.

Interests
● Active: golfing, disc golfing, dancing
● Mental: reading, writing, history
● Creative: cooking, singing, writing, music