Samantha Leriger

EDUCATOR

104 26 Ave SW, Apt. 102 samanthaleriger@gmail.com

403-619-7265
Calgary, AB T2S 0L9 http://sdelaplanteportfolio.weebly.com/

OBJECTIVE

After spending my formative years as a teacher in Foothills School Division, I am looking to continue my
professional development with the Calgary Board of Education. I am eager to pursue new opportunities to
improve my instructional and assessment practices while continuing developing my collaborative and
leadership skills. Renewing my commitment to innovative teaching practices, improving through reflection
and self-assessment, all while building new school and learning community connections are my goals for the
2020-2021 school year and beyond.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education: Major in Science Education, Minor in CTS Education 2014 – 2016
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta

Bachelor of Science: Major in Anatomy and Cellular Biology, Minor in Anthropology 2009 – 2013
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

High School Diploma, Honors with Distinction 2006 – 2009

Springbank Community High School, Calgary, Alberta

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Permanent Contract Teacher: Okotoks Junior High School 2017 – 2020

Grade 7-9 Math and Science, Makerspace 8 & 9 Option
 Increased academic rigour by connecting concepts in Math and Science, focusing enduring skills and
understandings, and emphasizing transfer and transformation.
 Implemented a variety of universal and targeted supports for all students, while also working with learning
coaches and co-teachers to provide adaptations and accommodations for students on ILPs and BSPs.
 Acted in a leadership role as Teacher in Charge for administrators when they were away.
 Coached Grade 7 girls triple ball, sprints and relays, and supported my colleague with coaching cheer.
 Sponsored GSA activities and events, and connected our GSA with other GSA’s in the division in my role as
GSA Network coordinator.
 Facilitated weekly remedial and enrichment math tutorials.
 Acted as teacher representative for EOJHS School Council.

Summer School Teacher: Foothills School Division 2017, 2018

Biology 20, Biology 30

Temporary Contract Teacher: Dr. Morris Gibson 2017

Grade 6: Math, Science, Social, Health, and Art
Guest Teacher: Foothills School Division 2017

Temporary Contract Teacher: Foothills Composite High School 2016 – 2017

Science 14, Science 10-4, Science 24, Math 10C

Professional Internship: Winston Churchill High School Fall 2015

Lethbridge, Alberta
Science 9, Science 24

Professional Semester II: Bishop O'Byrne High School Spring 2015

Calgary, Alberta
Science 10, Biology 20

Professional Semester I: Mountain View Middle School Fall 2014

Mountain View, Alberta
Science 6, Science 7/8, Physical Education 4/5, Physical Education 6

RELATED EXPERIENCE

 Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights Committee Chair of Foothills Local ATA No. 16 from 2018-2020
 Teacher Welfare Committee Vice President of Foothills Local ATA No. 16 from 2019 to 2020
 Negotiating Sub Committee Representative from 2019 to 2020
 Bargained on behalf of Foothills Local No. 16 ATA in 2020 Collective Agreement with Foothills
School Division.
 ATA School Representative from 2017 to 2020
 Foothills Rural GSA Network Coordinator from 2018 to 2020
 Okotoks’ Pride in the Park Planning Committee Chair from 2019 to 2020

 Attended CMASTE Indigenous Science Workshop in January of 2019

 Standard First Aid CPR/AED Certificate
 WHMIS Safety Certificate
 Level B Assessment Certificate

REFERENCES

Available upon request.