Tracy Knecht

Teacher
207 Adams Close
Red Deer, AB. T4R 3C8
Phn - 403-304-2939
Email - knechttracy@gmail.com
E-portfolio - http://tracyknecht.weebly.com/

Objective
Middle Years Specialist seeking employment in Central Alberta.

Teaching Philosophy
I strive to provide a classroom experience where inclusive education, engagement, and learning by
experience are paramount. Literacy, numeracy, collaboration, and integrating multiple subjects for 21st
Century learners are passions that lead my teaching and expand my love of lifelong learning.
I endeavor to instill confidence in reading, writing, and numeracy skills by integrating my philosophy of
collaboration and my understanding of current, modern teaching strategies, including making connections to
real life and using technology, a common learning tool for 21st Century learners.

Skills

UbD and Backwards Design

Cooperative learning and teamwork skills
Inclusive education- modification and adaptation skills, plus patience and understanding
Differentiated Instruction
Cross Curricular Competencies
Project Based Learning planning skills
Google Drive, Google Sites, Prezi, Twitter, Blogger and more
Relationship building
Passionate about physical education and highly interested in mathematics instruction

Education
University of Alberta S
eptember 2014 - April 2016

UofA/RDC Collaborative Degree - Bachelor of Elementary Generalist

Specializing in Middle Years

Red Deer College January 2014 - April 2014

Bachelor of Education Elementary Diploma in University Transfer Studies

Canadian University College September 2013 - December 2013

Bachelor of Education Elementary Route

Red Deer College September 1991 - April 1995

Bachelor of Education/General Studies

Teaching Experience
Teacher - Short term contract
Red Deer Public School District
Grade 4 - Teaching core subjects, plus complementary courses - French and Art
September 29, 2016 - December 2, 2016

Substitute Teacher
Red Deer Public School District/Chinooks Edge District
Grades 1-10 - Various experience in the majority of grades. Assisted in all core subjects plus Physical Education
May 27, 2016 - September 28, 2016

Option Teacher - Fine Arts

Eastview Middle School - 1 month - Full Time
Grades 6,7,8 - engaging students in areas of drawing, painting, and sculpting, connecting art to meaningful purpose
and the real world
April 29, 2016 - May 26, 2016

Advanced Field Experience - Extended Practicum*

Eastview Middle School - 9 week
Grade 7 - Math, Computers, Journalism, Physical Education, infusion of Mindful thinking

February 8, 2016 - April 15, 2016

*Extended Practicum involves spending volunteer time in the classroom before the official practicum begins.
September 2015 - February 2016

Introductory Field Experience

Westpark Middle School - 5 week
Grade 6 - Math, Science, Recreational Education
November 12, 2014 - December 12, 2014

Work Experience
Self Employed May 2004 - January 2016
Registered Massage Therapist - 12 years
Skills: L
istening, teaching others about their body, helping others discover and uncover issues that lead to their
concerns, therapeutic assessment and planning.

Volunteer Experience
Middle Years Conference - April 21-23, 2016
Event Coordinator - Trivia Challenge/Social
Helped facilitate social entertainment using Kahoot trivia challenges and Minute to Win it games

District Professional Development Day - March 2016

Presenter - Mindfulness
Providing strategies for teacher wellness as well as student wellness

Middle Years Class President - January 2015 - April 2016

2016 Graduation Committee
Providing leadership during planning and execution of graduation ceremonies

Festival of Trees - November 28, 2015

Supervisor - Candy Cane Lane
Westerner Park

Healthy Living Fair - November 27, 2015

Educator - Various classrooms
Ecole Lacombe Upper Elementary School - Assistant to educating students on making healthy living choices

DYEversity Relay - September 26, 2015

Volunteer
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School

Eastview Middle School Play Structure - June 2015

Community Volunteer

Central Alberta Regional Science Fair - March 6 & 7, 2015

Judge
Bower Place Mall
Evaluated students grades 5-12 regarding science fair projects

Winter Games Bid - September 2014

Community Volunteer

Executive Board Member - October 2009- March 2012

Test Chairperson
Red Deer Skating Club
Organized Central Alberta Testing - up to 20 clubs - coordinated judges, dance partners, ice time, test sequencing,
record and results keeping

Ultimate Science Trip - Florida, USA - March 2012

Chaperone

Professional Development
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Beginning Teachers Conference - 2016

ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - 2016
Zones of Regulation - 2016
Kagan Structures - 2016
Central Alberta Teachers Convention - 2015
Keeping the Brain in Mind to Manage Classroom Behaviour - 2015
Building Classroom Communities - 2015
Building Capacity Together - Promoting Mental Health and Wellness - 2015
Adapted Physical Education Symposium - 2015
Mental Health Common Language - 2015
Alberta Family Works Conference - Brain structures and mental health/wellness - 2015
RedCamp - 2015
Utilizing EAs in the Classroom - 2015
Your First Year of Teaching - 2015

Awards and Certificates

Jason Lang Scholarship - December 2015
University of Alberta

Deans Honour Roll - 2014

Red Deer College

Achievement of a minimum 3.2 GPA

Achievement of a GPA 3.7 or greater

Student Recognition Award - May 2015

Red Deer College

Volunteer of the Year Award - 2012

Skate Canada Alberta Central Region

For meeting the criteria of inspiration, innovation,

leadership, courage, and community involvement

For meeting the criteria of integrity, patience,

perseverance, and dedication

Class 2 Bus Licence - May 2016

First Aid/CPR - June 2014-2017

References
Larry Hartel - Principal
Annie L. Gaetz Elementary School
Office Phone: 403-347-5660
Email larry.hartel@rdpsd.ab.ca

Lori Irvine - Vice Principal

Eastview Middle School
Office Phone: 403-343-2455
Cell Phone: 403-352-9238
Email lori.irvine@rdpsd.ab.ca

Kimberly Darling - Vice Principal

Eastview Middle School
Office Phone: 403-343-2455
Email: kimberly.darling@rdpsd.ab.ca

Jeremy Clevette
Mentor Teacher - 9 week + Extended Practicum
Eastview Middle School
Cell: 403-307-0865
School: 403-343-2455
Email: jeremy.clevette@rdpsd.ab.ca

Claire Funk
Mentor Teacher - CUC 5 week Practicum
Poplar Ridge School
School: 403-343-8821
cfunk@cesd73.ca

Brent Galloway

Julia Rheaume

University Instructor -Middle Years Program

Red Deer College
Cell: 403-896-0960 /Home: 403-782-7442
School: 403-357-3634
Email: brent.galloway@rdc.ab.ca

University Instructor -Middle Years Program

Red Deer College
Phone: 403-342-3205
Email: jrheaume@ualberta.ca