Lindsay Gustafson
EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR
CONTACT
204-803-0071
lgustafson10@gmail.com
35 Pawnee Bay
Winnipeg, MB.
R2J 2C8
EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION (Online
Program)
University of Alberta
| July 2016-present
POST-BACCALAUREATE OF EDUCATION
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB. | October 2015
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION with
Distinction
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB. | April 2008
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES with
Honours
University of Western Ontario
London, ON. | April 2006
AWARDS
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC
SCHOLARSHIP
University of Alberta | 2008
CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE
University of Alberta | 2008
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO GOLD
MEDAL
University of Western Ontario | 2006
HIGHLIGHTS
Skilled at delivering differentiated, small-group instruction in a literacy-
rich classroom
Integration of mindfulness teaching techniques in order to promote
social-emotional development
Strong belief in creating a safe classroom community through
cooperative learning strategies and a Responsive Classroom model
Proficient interpersonal skills to create positive relationships with
students, parents, and colleagues
Utilize inquiry-based units and student interest to drive teaching and
learning
Ability to integrate knowledge of sustainable practices into the
classroom environment and daily teaching
Use of kinesthetic, auditory, tactile, and visual learning modalities to
reach all learners
Reflective and dedicated to lifelong learning and professional
development.
Use of hands-on learning experiences to engage students in active and
meaningful learning
Utilize assessment for, of, and as learning along with self-evaluation and
co-constructed criteria to monitor student progress
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GRADE 1-2 TEACHER | WAYOATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
River East Transcona School Division
September 2016 June 2017 | Winnipeg, MB.
Proficient in small-group, differentiated instruction, including Literacy
Intervention, Guided Math, Guided Reading, and Daily 5
Experience in creating, assessing and implementing Individual Education
Plans, Adapted Education Plans, and Behaviour Intervention Plans
Skilled at conducting observation surveys, running records, and Early
Developmental Instrument surveys
Experience in working with students identified as English as an
Additional Language
Extensive experience in working with students with a variety of
academic, behavioural, sensory, physical, and emotional needs
Knowledge and use of the Restitution Model and the Bucket-Filling,
Alert- How Does Your Engine Run?, Zones of Regulation, and MindUP
Programs
Host classroom for a one-week Regie Routman Writing Residency with the
divisional Early Years Consultant
 Lindsay Gustafson EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR
CERTIFICATION
Manitoba Permanent Professional
Teaching Certificate | July 2009
Emergency First Aid/CPR/AED Level C
| March 2016
WEVAS (Working Effectively with Violent
and Aggressive States) Training
| February 2016
Mini Yogis Foundation Teacher Training |
May 2015
Cosmic Kids Yoga Certification
| January 2016
Yoga Calm Youth Instructor Certification
| August 2016
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
RESPITE & EVENING PROGRAM
VOLUNTEER
St. Amant
Winnipeg, MB. | Feb. 2014- Jan. 2015
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
O HEYS Applie d Aut ism Tra ining
Educa tion for S usta ina bility
Educa tion for Hum a n R ights
Educa tion for S o cia l J ustice
Inclusive Edu ca tion
C ross -C ultu ra l Educa tion
Pla y -B a se d Kinde rga rte n
Asse ssm e nt B a se d P ra ctice s
a nd Evide nce C olle ctin g
Working wi th EAL Le a rne rs
R e gie R outm a n s O ptim a l Le a rning
Mode l
N um be r Ta lks
Da ily 5 & Guide d R e a ding
Ea rly N um e ra cy & Lite ra cy
Inte rve ntion
Working wi th EAL Le a rn e rs
Powe r of Te n
C hildre ns Pla ce & S pa ce
B a la nce d Lite ra cy
Anim a te d Lite ra cy
S MAR T B oa rds in the C la ss room
KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 2 TEACHER | COLE ST. MALO SCHOOL
Red River Valley School Division
September 2009 June 2016 | St. Malo, MB.
Taught in a Kindergarten-Grade 2 multi-age classroom for 6 years
Host classroom to a divisional consultant for integrating assessment
practices into the classroom (co-constructing criteria)
Highly competent at differentiating instruction based on student needs
Extensive experience with managing multiple Educational Assistants in
the classroom
Experienced at co-teaching and collaborating with a variety of teachers
and teaching partners
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | ST. JOHNS-RAVENSCOURT SCHOOL
October 2009- June 2010 | Winnipeg, MB
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | WINNIPEG SCHOOL DIVISION 1
October 2009- June 2010 | Winnipeg, MB
LONG TERM SUPPLY TEACHER | TEACH IN SUPPLY AGENCY
Sept. 2008 May 2009 | Essex, England, UK.
Long term supply position as a Special Needs teacher in a classroom of
6 children (ages 8-10) with profound special needs (physical, sensory,
academic and behavioural)
Individualized planning, instruction, and assessment based on a variety
of student needs
Planned and executed sensory-based lessons
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Cooperating teacher to University of Manitoba student teacher
candidates in 2012-2013 and 2014-2015
Cooperating teacher to University of Winnipeg student teacher
candidate in 2015-2016
Mentor teacher to fellow teachers for 4 years
Literacy Intervention school representative for 4 years
Early Years school representative and leader
Events Coordinator (Artists in Schools programming, Assemblies, School
Assemblies, Kindergarten Graduation)
Leader of school-wide clubs, such as Craft Club, Yoga Club, Walking
Club, Breakfast Club, and Student Voice
Responsible for writing grant applications for Artists in Schools and
sustainability grants
OTHER RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
CHILDRENS YOGA INSTRUCTOR | Self-Employed
July 2015- Present | Rural MB.
PRIVATE READING TUTOR | Self-Employed & Sylvan Learning Centre
August 2014- December 2015 | Winnipeg, MB.
MATH & READING TUTOR | Sylvan Learning Centre