Carl Landra

(403) 462-9496 | landra.carl@gmail.com

Teaching Philosophy

As a teacher, I aim to create a positive learning environment for students where they challenge
themselves and explore their schooling through a growth mindset. Opportunities are provided for this
through lessons that require critical thinking, collaborative work and hands-on exploration of the
topics at hand, continually modified based on varied assessment methods.

Education

Bachelor of Education, Elementary Math Specialization September 2017 – April 2019

University of Calgary

Scholarships - Annette and Ray LaGrange Education Scholarship

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering September 2005 – April 2009

University of Calgary

Practicum Experience

Grade Five/Six Practicum Teacher November – December 2018

Huntington Hills School
 Worked towards leading the classroom in all aspects
 Implemented a “What Did I Learn This Week?” board to make learning visible for students
 Taught fractions, ratio and percent through a hands-on, manipulatives-based approach
 Explored multiple styles of writing to allow students to reflect on written works through
varied approaches
 Provided assessment feedback to partner teacher as they prepared report cards

Grade Two Practicum Teacher March – April 2018

Banting and Best School
 Took the instructional lead in science, mathematics and reading comprehension
 Created a cross-curricular approach to science, allowing students to write stories about the
Boats and Buoyancy work that was performed
 Lead a small group of students through a reading comprehension program, developing tasks
based off students’ particular interests and abilities

Work History

Summer Camp Leader June 2018 – Present

Minds in Motion, University of Calgary

 Leading week-long summer camps and workshops in science and engineering for students Grade
One through Nine
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Tutor September 2017 – June 2018

Calgary Math and Science Tutoring

 Tutoring Grade 10-12 Math and Science

Technical Support Engineer/ Process Simulator Software Developer June 2009 – June 2018
Virtual Materials Group

 Teaching and customer support

o Developed content and put on courses for both customers and university students
o Presented papers at conferences
 Documentation
o Generation of content for manuals and training videos to assist in the use of a chemical
engineering simulator
 Programming of thermodynamic and chemical engineering models for use within a chemical
engineering simulator

Professional Development

 First Aid Certification (Last certified June 2018)

 University of Calgary Biogeoscience STEM Program (September 2017)

Volunteer Experience

Hawkwood Baptist Church Youth Leader (2009-2017)

 Developed and executed curriculum for youth from grade 7-12
 Held interim role as coordinator

Youth for Christ/Streetlight Volunteer (2008-2012)

 Prepared and served food for homeless youth

 Built relationships with youth attending Streetlight

Interests

Podcasting – Produce, host and market a weekly hockey podcast

Writing – Managing editor of a blog, working with multiple writers
Music – Play the drums