EMMA PARENT

76 Canterbury Court SW
Calgary, Alberta T2W 6C4
403-715-2162
emma.parent06@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Combined Degree: Bachelor of General Science/ Bachelor of Education
University of Lethbridge 2019 Lethbridge, AB

Languages
Able to fluently read, speak, and write in both French and English

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Professional Semester III- Grade 9- Samuel W. Shaw School- Calgary Board of Education
2019 Calgary, AB
● Final practicum consisting of a 15 week internship
● This full-time internship consists of developing, planning, and executing plans, both short and long
term. Responsibilities include classroom management strategies, documentation of formative and
summative assessment both from grade nine science students and knowledge and employability
students, and participating in both school and parent meetings.
● Further developing positive rapport with students in different grades by initiating a homework club
and joining and supporting students in the GSA.
● A personal inquiry project is being created at this time with a focus on social media and digital
citizenship in the classroom through the development of a classroom instagram.
Professional Semester II- Grade 7- Vincent Massey School- Calgary Board of Education
2018 Calgary, AB
● 150 hours, 6 week practicum
● During this time, I taught grade seven science and worked on developing a full unit based on Plants
for Food and Fiber, as well as planning for learning using the Alberta Program of Study.
● Learned and observed how to apply assessments within the classroom and how to differentiate and
accommodate for students who were a part of the Learning and Literacy program. I continued to
develop a repertoire of differentiated assessment tools with a focus on numeracy and literacy.
● Had the opportunity to support a Sewing option for both grade 8 and grade 9 students.
Professional Semester I- Grade 2/1 Our Lady of Peace School- Calgary Catholic School District
2017 Calgary, AB
● 120 hours, 5 week practicum
● Learned to develop detailed lesson plans in both science and social studies. I also had the opportunity
of teaching religion lessons on the season of Advent.
● Took part in Trickster, an art in residence program in which I supported students as they worked to
develop their own play.
● Worked with students in the Observation room and began developing differentiated assessment tools.

Education 2500- Grade 2- Acadia School- Calgary Board of Education

2016 Calgary AB
 ● 60 hours
● During this time, I had the opportunity to observe a grade 2 classroom and experience the rewarding
profession of teaching. I was able to teach a few lessons such as physical education, science, and
social studies. I also had the opportunity to be exposed to the importance of numeracy and literacy
while working one-on-one with students.

RELATED WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Assistant Day Camp Coordinator- YMCA 2018 Calgary, AB
● Developed camp specific training and planned a variety of summer activities.
● Responsible for a team of counselors, youth, and children.
● Administrative work and managing day-to-day operations.
Early Years Camp Coordinator- YMCA 2017 Calgary, AB
● Developed program specific training and guidelines for running camps for early age groups.
● Responsible for a team of counselors and group of children and youth.
● Managing day-to-day operations.
Day Camp Counselor- YMCA 2015-2016 Calgary, AB
● Developed weekly activity programs for a variety of age groups.
Volunteer at Ecole Notre Dame de la Paix (Conseil Scolaire FrancoSud)
2010- Present Calgary, AB
● Volunteer in this French-First Language school in a variety of grade levels to support reading and
writing and offer one-on-one support (including kindergarten, grade two, and grade 4).
● Reading and Writing Scribe for Provincial Achievement Tests (grade six).

ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, and CERTIFICATIONS

Member of the Education Undergraduate Society 2016-2019
Student Teacher Member of Alberta Teacher Association 2016-2019
Standard First Aid CPR/ AED Level C 2018
University of Lethbridge Professional Development Inclusion Week 2018
Jason Lang Scholarship 2016 and 2018
Participated in a First Nation, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) workshop at the University of Lethbridge 2017
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship 2013

INTERESTS and HOBBIES

● Rock Climbing- I teach open climb once a week educating individuals of all ages different strategies
in order to feel safe and successful as a rock climber.
● Art- I enjoy expressing myself through a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, creative
writing, and pottery.
● Traveling- Having traveled to a variety of different countries at a young age has impacted my
worldview and I hope to continue to experience different cultures for years to come.