Selena

Empey

Education

Sept. 2014 Bachelor of Education: Brandon University (Pending Graduation May 2016)


Teachable Subjects: English and French

May 2011 Bachelor of Arts: Brandon University


Major: English Minor: Psychology



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School Diploma: Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School

Career- Related Work Experience

Workshop Facilitator Assistant

January 2015 Present

ACTIVE After School Program

Valleyview School, Brandon, MB
Assist students and facilitator with afterschool workshops
Organize snacks and workshop sign-up for students (Grade 4-6)

Kindergarten Teacher

International Creativity Academy
Sept. 2011 June 2014



Salmiya, Kuwait
Planned and adapted lessons in accordance with the Minnesota State Curriculum for an
EAL student population
Kindergarten Department Head Teacher (2012-2014)
Committee contribution: School Climate and Culture Committee, Censorship Committee,
Curriculum Review, Horizontal and Vertical Curriculum Alignment
Provided training support for teachers with Ed-line and Smart Board technologies.

Private Tutor




Various Families
Nov. 2011 June 2014



Kuwait City, Kuwait
Planned private lessons and helped students with homework
Tutored Math, English and Science with students ranged from Grades K-4

Additional Work Experience

Dining Room Server

Restaurant Server

Applebees Restaurant
Brandon, MB

May 2008 June 2011

Chatters Hair Salon

Brandon, MB

Aug. 2014 Present

July 2008 Aug. 2011

The Keg Steakhouse

Brandon, MB

Receptionist

Career-Related Volunteer Experience

Camp Counselor

English Language Camp
Aug. 2009





Brandon, MB
Developed lesson plans to help improve English skills
Found creative ways to overcome language and cultural barriers

Committee Member



Brandon School Division Coalition
Feb. 2007 Feb. 2008



Brandon, MB
Attended meetings to address prevalence and solutions for substance abuse within schools
Assisted in preparation and facilitation of Youth Forum, presented at the Community Forum,
Safe Schools Manitoba Forum, as well as, the Issues of Substance Conference in Edmonton

Workshop Facilitator



Emma Foundation
July 2007





Brandon, MB
Assisted in preparation and facilitation of weekly workshops with girls aged 12-13
Workshops focused on bullying and improving self-esteem and emotional well-being

Professional Development

Working with Educational Assistants Nov. 24, 2014

L.I.F.T - Simple Interventions to Allow Students to Succeed & Power of Play Oct. 24, 2014
I Wish I Had Only Read it Sooner Nov. 28, 2014
Pet Peeves of a Technology Teacher Sept. 23, 2014
L.O.F.T Conference (Learning Opportunities for Teachers) Kuwait Dec. 19, 2013
Sony Smart Board Training Sept. 6, 2013
P.E.A.K Conference (Professional Educators Association Kuwait) Feb. 19, 2014
Specialized Solutions Workplace Training and Development Dec. 20, 2012

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References

Mrs. Wendie Anderson


Former Principal



International Creativity Academy, Kuwait

Miss Sara Quantrill

Former Service Manager
Applebees Restaurant

Mr. Barry Gooden



Ms. Gillian Fullilove
Former Principal


Vice Principal
Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School International Creativity Academy, Kuwait