Lauren Giese

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Profile
 Nominee for Manitoba’s Celebration of Excellence in Teaching Minister’s New Outstanding Teacher Award
 Grade 6 -8 student services; grade 8 - 12 teaching experience
 Experience working with students in regular and specialized programs
 Major: English Minor: Psychology
 Previously taught Current Topics in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies
 Committed to integrating technology, Indigenous perspectives and social justice into classroom work

Teaching and Related Experience

Arthur Day Middle School, Winnipeg, Manitoba Sept. 2017 – April 2018
Learning Assistance Room Teacher
 Facilitated Problem Solving Process and data collection
 Collaborated, coordinated and case managed behaviour plans for grades 6-8 students
 Supported individual students and small groups in various academic subjects
 Supported students in developing behaviour, social skill, and social emotional development
 Collaborated with classroom teachers, student services and administration regularly
 Collaborated regularly with parents, divisional clinical supports and outside agencies
 Coordinated and provided breakfast and lunch food for students
 Participated on school-based Tier I PBIS team; planned implementation of Tier II team

Fort Richmond Collegiate, Winnipeg, Manitoba Feb. 2017 – June 2017

English Language Arts Teacher
 Taught two sections of ELA 30S Comprehensive Focus
 Developed various classroom activities to engage students, including discussions, hands-on tasks, daily literacy building
routines, and independent learning choices to meet curricular outcomes
 Collaborated with English Department to provided consistent and meaningful programming
 Supported students with specific learning challenges and EAL learners

Nelson McIntyre Collegiate, Winnipeg, Manitoba Sept. 2016 – Dec. 2016

STEP Teacher
 Taught grade 8-12 ELA courses, grade 8-10 Science courses, grade 12 Psychology course and modified credits
 Created and implemented individual learning plans for each student
 Supported students in building literacy strategies through book club meetings, read-aloud novels and book talks
 Targeted support for students’ specific learning challenges
 Collaborated with co-teacher and Literacy Support teacher regularly
 Participated in Citizen Science Professional Learning Network
 Organized fundraising campaigns as the school-wide United Way representative

Riverton Collegiate Institute, Riverton, Manitoba Sept. 2013 – June 2016

English Language Arts Teacher
 Nominated for Manitoba’s Celebration of Excellence in Teaching Minister’s New Outstanding Teacher Award
 Taught grade 8-12 ELA courses, grade 8 Art, grade 9 Social Studies, and other subjects as assigned. Team-taught grade 8
ELA with colleague, and have experience with online courses
 Focused on integrating technology into daily practice, using OneNote, Twitter, blogs, and others
 Created an inclusive classroom, focused on peer collaboration
 Used inquiry, project-based learning, individual work, and group assignments to assess student learning through rubrics,
checklists, observations, portfolios, self-assessments, and formative assessments
 Collaborated and co-created assessment criteria with students
 Implemented Restitution ideas into teaching practices and classroom management strategy, with level II training
 Developed Modified and Adapted education plans
 Collaborated with Evergreen School Division Literacy Committee and ELA Professional Learning Community
Elmwood High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba Sept. 2012 – April 2013
 Taught lesson and unit plans in grade 9, grade 11, grade 12 English Comprehensive and Transactional focus, grade 12
Psychology, and grade 12 Current Topics in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies
Dakota Collegiate Institute, Winnipeg, Manitoba Sept. 2011 – April 2012
 Taught lesson and unit plans in grade 10 English and grade 11 English Comprehensive and Literary Focus
Observational practicum experiences at Polson Elementary (Sept 2010 - April 2011) and Windsor Park Collegiate (Jan 2010 - Apr 2010)

Leaders in Training Program, Luther Village Summer Camp, Kenora, Ontario Summer 2016, 2017
Program Coordinator
 Developed curriculum and implemented instruction for a group of youth
 Built community through activities and engaging plans, and fostered growth in leadership skills

Manitoba Justice: Literacy Project, Winnipeg, Manitoba Sept. 2012 – Mar. 2013
Mentor
 Instructed and supported young at-risk adults who were seeking assistance with literacy skills
 Developed resources to contribute to the Literacy Project curriculum

Extra-Curricular
Meet & Greet students in creating sets, props, costumes, programs and
Organized activities and supervised drop-in group at lunch, fundraising. Worked closely with student groups and director
specifically focusing on building positive peer connections of the production.
for students who find this difficult.
Evergreen School Division Student Council
Facilitated student participation in meetings, assisted local
Social Justice school group in leadership tasks, organized staff and student
Assisted students in organizing fundraising events, operated involvement in division priorities.
school canteen, applied for grants, planned Free the Children
Graduation Committee Advisor
events.
Assisted Grad committee in organization, applications,
Student Engagement conducted parent meetings, and organized and facilitated
Guided students in organizing school activities and ceremony.
fundraisers, organized school clothing orders.
Photography Club
International travel Created lessons and assignments for drop-in lunch group.
Selected students to participate in service learning trip to Supported extracurricular events by providing headshots for
Ecuador, organized international travel, promoted initiatives musical theatre productions. Provided student-generated
in community, media and Board of Trustees. Assisted in artwork for display on school website.
organizing and participating in History trip to Europe.
Theatre
Assisted with backstage organization and worked with
Education
University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba Sept. 2015 – Present
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in School Counselling

University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba Sept. 2008 – June 2013

Bachelor of Education & Bachelor of Arts (Integrated Program)
Major: English, Minor: Psychology

References

Wendy Walder Dan Forbes Lisa Boles Ralph Wagner

Principal Resource Teacher Principal Principal
Arthur Day Middle School Arthur Day Middle School Fort Richmond Collegiate Nelson McIntyre Collegiate
(204)958-6522 (204)958-6522 (204) 275-7520 (204) 237-0219
wwalder@retsd.mb.ca dforbes@retsd.mb.ca lboles@pembinatrails.ca ralph.wagner@lrsd.net