MICHELE LOMAN

2 -545 Highlands Blvd W, Lethbridge, AB · (403) 892-6490

m.b.loman@live.com · missloman.weebly.com

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
JAN. 2018 – JUN. 2018; SEP. 2018 - PRESENT / LETHBRIDGE, AB
TEACHER, G.S. LAKIE MIDDLE SCHOOL
 Middle grades humanities teacher integrating Penny Kittle methods into instruction and adolescent
literacy specialist
 Work in both a teaching quad and teaching dyad; communicate and collaborate with coworkers to
develop and implement assignments and assessments.
 Plan and apply an intensive, small-group literacy program to students in Grades 6, 7 and 8.
 Instruct students in the Kids in the Know personal safety program
 Lead a variety of extra-curricular activities including the One District, One Book Planning Committee, Rep
Girls Volleyball team, Girls’ Fitness Club, and a Zumba® fundraiser evening
SEP. 2017 – DEC. 2017 / LETHBRIDGE, AB
PSIII INTERN, G.S. LAKIE MIDDLE SCHOOL
 Four months of practical work experience with students in aged 10-14. Created plans, assignments and
summative assessments for the grade 7 science curriculum and a literacy program
 Collaboration with other grade-level and subject-specific teachers to develop and present engaging
lessons to the students, as well as standardize summative assessments across grades and subjects
 Research effective literacy practices, develop resources and materials that align with these practices, and
make the resources available to staff members

JAN. 2016 – APR. 2016 / MILK RIVER, AB

PSII STUDENT TEACHER, ERLE RIVERS HIGH SCHOOL
 6 weeks of practical work experience with students aged 12 – 18
 Created unit plans, lesson plans, assignments and summative assessments following the grade 8, 9, 10-C,
10-3, 30-2 Math curriculum, as well as the grade 9 Physical Education curriculum and some lessons for
Math 31; evaluated assignments given and assessed student performance
 Developed an inquiry project surrounding health & wellness to be used as a CTF module

SEP. 2015 – DEC. 2015 / TABER, AB

PSI STUDENT TEACHER, ST. PATRICK’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 Five weeks of practical work experience in a classroom with students aged 8-10
 Created lesson plans and assignments following the grade four Social Studies, Language Arts, Math and
Physical Education curriculum, as well as the grade five Physical Education curriculum; evaluated
assignments given and assessed student performance
 Participated in the implementation of the “Leader in Me” program in the school

RELATED EXPERIENCE
JAN. 2014 – APR. 2014 & SEP. 2017 – PRESENT / LETHBRIDGE, AB
TUTOR, UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
 Offered extra help sessions for students in Calculus I, Statistics and Probability I, and Beginners’ Spanish.
 Assisted with problem solving and attempting complex problems
 Explained topics and vocabulary that were challenging for the students
 MAY 2016 – AUG. 2017 / LETHBRIDGE, AB
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, FACULTY OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
 Aided Dr. Robin Bright in her research regarding literacy in middle school students
 Conducted interviews with students regarding their motivation for reading, and interviews with teachers
regarding the challenges and successes of the school’s literacy program
 Analyzed questionnaire and interview data to convey areas of success and suggestions for future growth
to the staff, as well as summarize the project in a journal article

SEP. 2014 – DEC. 2014 & MAY 2015 – SEP. 2015 / PLAYA DEL CARMEN, QROO, MEX.
ACTIVITIES STAFF, SANDOS CARACOL ECO RESORT & SPA
 Organized, oversaw and participated in a variety of daily activities and nightly shows
 Communicated effectively with coworkers and guests, and endeavored to resolve all guest questions and
concerns
 Researched the connections between work in the tourism industry and popular topics and practices in the
field of education

EDUCATION
DEC. 2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/BACHELOR OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
 Mathematics/Mathematics Education Major, Drama Education Minor and Spanish Education Minor.
 GPA: 3.88/4.00
 Co-operative Education & Applied Education Student – completed one semester of Applied Studies and
two semesters in a Co-operative Education placement
 Recipient of Chinook Summer Research grant for two consecutive years

SEP. 2016
TEFL CERTIFICATE, INTERNATIONAL TEFL ACADEMY
 150 hours of online course work
 20 hours of practicum – tutoring an adult English Language Learner
 Developed an understanding of managing a student-centered classroom in an ESL setting, and identified
the differences in instruction and assessment for English Language Learners

SKILLS
 Proficient Spanish language skills: read, write, speak,  Adaptability & flexibility
understand  Fluent in Microsoft Office, Office 365, Google Drive
 Teamwork & collaboration skills technology, SMART technology, mashup software
 Highly organized & prepared  Ability to troubleshoot technology issues
 Able to explain concepts at a variety of cognitive levels

CERTIFICATIONS/ACTIVITIES
COACHING EXPERIENCE: Club volleyball, Middle school volleyball & basketball, high school volleyball
EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE SOCIETY: Social Activities Director & PSII Section Representative
ST. JOHN’S AMBULANCE CPR-C/AED CERTIFICATE
CANFITPRO FITNESS INSTRUCTOR SPECIALIST: Group fitness class instructor