KRISTINA OLAFSON

Lethbridge, AB · 403-923-3248
Kristina.olafson@lethsd.ab.ca · kristinaolafsonportfolio.weebly.com

TEACHING Experience
SEPTEMBER 05TH, 2023 – JUN 26TH, 2024
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
WESTMINISTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRADE: KINDERGARTEN

 Worked together with the teacher and the other EAs to support students needs.
 Participated in staff meetings and PL days.
 Formed supportive relationships with the students and other staff at the school.
 Maintained classroom organization and cleanliness as needed.

MAY 09TH, 2023 – JUN 28TH, 2023

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
FLEETWOOD BAWDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRADE: 2/3

 Worked with the main teacher to support students’ growth and learning.
 Participated in staff meetings and PL days.
 Supported specific students with a variety of needs and behaviours.
 Focused on relationships to enhance engagement.

JAN 09TH ,2023 – APR 21ST ,2023

PS II/III TEACHING INTERNSHIP
FLEETWOOD BAWDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TEACHER MENTOR: CHRISTINE SLOMP
GRADE: 2/3

 Early Childhood Education Specialization

 Taught science, social studies, art, gym, and writing.
 Co-directed an extracurricular drama club.
 Created lesson plans based off curricular outcomes.
 Participated in staff meetings and PL days.
 Focused on relationships to increase engagement and learning.
 NOV 12TH, 2019 – DEC 12TH, 2019
PSI TEACHING INTERNSHIP
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY
TEACHER MENTOR: SHANDA MCKNIGHT
GRADE: 1

EDUCATION
SEP 2015 – JUN 2023
BACHELOR OF ARTS/ BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
UNIVERISTY OF LETHBRIDGE
 Dramatic Arts degree
 Education degree (Early Childhood Specialization)

SEP 2011 – JUL 2015

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
STRATHMORE HIGH SCHOOL

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

 Taro Noodle House  Rockermans Service Centre
o August 2022 – Present o January 2022 – December 2022
 Lethbridge, Alberta  Lethbridge, Alberta
 Line Cook  Cashier

Training
 CPR C + AED Trained
o Trained in 2022
 Siva Trained
o Trained in April 2024

References
Jeni Halowski (Principal at Westminster School)– (403) 308 - 3584
Michelle Danylchuk (EA at Westminister School) – (403) 795 - 0650
Sara Harker (Teacher at Westminster School) – (403) 795 - 2574