Allysa Johnson

1347 Queen Crescent

Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3G5
Phone: (306)630-2282
Email: allysa.nichelle@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

Bachelor of Education (Elementary) graduate seeking a full time teaching opportunity with a preference
for Kindergarten to Grade 5.

EDUCATION

2006—Present
Bachelor of Education (Elementary)
University of Regina, Regina, SK
Completion April 2010

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2009 Treaties in the Classroom Workshop, how to incorporate treaties into all subject areas
2008 P.L.A.C.E ( Professional Learners as a Community Experience)
Project Wet, Focus on water education.
Project Wild, Focus on forests
2006 First Aid/C.P.R. Certification, St. John Ambulance

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Teaching/Instructional Skills

• Interned in a grade 4 and 5 classroom teaching all subject areas

• Able to adapt and problem solve in various situations
• Able to motivate learners by creating a safe, positive learning environment
• Experience planning, developing, and coordinating an extra curricular dance group for students
• Consciously plan, develop, and adapt lessons and teaching strategies to fit the needs of the learner

Transferable Skills

• Very enthusiastic and optimistic attitudes in and outside the classroom

• Able to co-ordinate events by taking a strong leadership role
• Strong focus on continual personal and professional growth
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Internet

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Internship: September—December 2009
School: King George Elementary School, Moose Jaw, SK
Supervising Teacher: Ms. Dana Ansell and Ms. Kristin Wheatley
Assignment: Taught in a Grade 4 and a Grade 5 classroom
Responsibilities: - developed, taught, and evaluated a unit in Health on “Self Esteem”
- developed, taught, and evaluated a thematic unit on “Frogs” through
dance, drama, art and music.
- participated in parent/teacher interviews with supervising teacher
- organized a field trip for 27 students to visit the Science Centre
- chaperoned the grade 6,7&8 Halloween Dance
- assisted with the organization of Remembrance Day and Christmas
celebrations
- Created a noon hour dance group for Grade 4-8 students called “Bust a
Move with Ms. Johnson”

RELATED EXPERIENCE

2006-2007 Program Director

Moose Jaw Playground Program
Moose Jaw, SK

• responsible for approximately 30 children ages 6-12

• planned, developed, and organized games, crafts, and field trips

2007-2008 Day Care Assistance

Home Day Care
Regina, SK

• helped at a home daycare as a second caregiver

• had responsibility for planning crafts and activities for children ages 2-10

OTHER EXPERIENCE

2008-Present Server
Brewsters Brewing Company
Regina, SK

• currently working as a server, serving customers in a fast paced environment

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

2005-2006 Classroom Assistant

Empire Elementary School
Moose Jaw, SK

• Volunteered in a grade 4 classroom 2-3 times a week.

• Helped students with one on one attention in subject areas such as Math and English
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2007-2008 Student Buddy

Best Buddies Canada
Regina, SK
• Built a friendship with a person with an intellectual disability by talking on the phone, planning
activities, and spending time together

April 2009 Judge

Regional Youth Heritage Fair
 Western Development Museum
Moose Jaw, SK
• Acted as a judge, interviewed students on their topics and graded their essays

May 2009 Adult Volunteer

Caring Hearts Camp
Regina, SK
• Provided students with the opportunity to learn about the grieving process and to share in mourning the
death of a family member while experiencing a variety of organized activities. (Horseback riding,
canoeing, swimming, campfires, etc.)

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Volunteer Work: Organized Operation Christmas Child during internship, sent out newsletters to each
student in the school and supervised the filling of over 60 boxes.
Interests: Dance, music, drama and travelling.

REFERENCES

Robbie Bedford Beesley

Teacher
Central Collegiate Institute
Moose Jaw, SK
(306) 691-0043

Ward Milligan
Principal
King George Elementary
Moose Jaw, SK
(306) 692-3908

Dana Ansell
Teacher
King George Elementary
Moose Jaw, SK
(306) 692-3908