Resume
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Kristina Dimini
Email: kdimini@gmail.com / http://kdimini.wordpress.com
| OBJECTIVE |
Bachelor of Education (Elementary) graduate seeking a full-time teaching opportunity with a preference for Grade 2 to Grade 8.
| EDUCATION |
2005 – 2009
Bachelor of Education (Elementary)
University of Regina, Regina, SK
Completion April 2009
Overall WPA of 79.96%
Scholarships & Awards
2009
Dean’s Honours List, Academic Silver Scholarship
2008
Nominated for the Myrtle A McGee Award, Saskatchewan Health Educators Association Award, Physical and Health Education (CAHPERD) Student Award
2007
Academic Silver Scholarship
2005
Honour Roll, Chomay Scholarship, Donald H. Voigts Memorial Bursary, Gold Athletic Medallion, Luther Major Award, St. Anthanasius UCWL Scholarship
2003
Full Nacel Student Scholarship to study in Brazil
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
2010
Winning Strategies for Struggling Students, Good Writers Read: Making Links between Reading and Writing, Bringing Math Alive – Division 2, AISI Grade 4 PLC, Beginning Teacher’s Conference, District PD Sessions: Anxiety Disorders, Grade 3-4 – Mathematics Mini-Lessons to Develop Personal Strategies, IPP Development Workshop
2009
IT Summit 2009, Teaching English as a Second Language, Students with Special Needs, Assessment and Treatment of Reading Difficulties, Computers in the Classroom: Advanced Level
2008
Higher Literacy PLC, Math Curriculum Renewal, Administering Alberta Reading Diagnostic Program Assessment, Positive Behavioural Interventions and Supports, Project Wet, (E)merging Professionalism Conference: Interrelated Issues in Education, Focus on Forests, University of Regina Informational Technology Modules, Canadian Red Cross CPR ‘C’ Renewal, Group Fitness Instruction in Group STEP
2007
Project Wet, Project Wild, OCRE (Off Campus Recreational Experience), Group Fitness Instruction in Group RIDE, ACTIVE
2006
Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid / CPR ‘C’, Group Fitness Instruction in Group POWER, CanFit Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist
| SKILLS AND ABILITIES |
- set instructional outcomes based on a comprehensive assessment of student learning and take into account the varying needs of individual students
- demonstrate genuine respect and caring for individuals as well as groups of students
- collaborate and cooperate with school staff
- maintain an open mind and participate in team decision making
- create an environment of respect and rapport to manage student behaviour
- demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in instruction
- actively contribute to the school co-curricular program
- use computers and other technology effectively to enhance learning
- produce lessons that stimulate and maintain student attention
- able to adjust and modify lessons based on feedback
- demonstrate fairness and sensitivity and recognize the dignity and worth of all students
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), Photoshop, Internet, Dreamweaver
| TEACHING EXPERIENCE |
2009 – 2010
Calgary Catholic School District
School: St. Maria Goretti, Calgary, AB
Assignment: Taught grade 4, Physical Education and Health Curriculum Communicator
Responsibilities:
- developed, taught and assessed various units in all grade 4 subjects, supported Italian and French curriculum
- developed and implemented IPP’s, ISP’s, and SAP’s
- planned and presented Ash Wednesday Liturgy in collaboration with grade 1 class
- physical education and health curriculum communicator
- presented at PD Session: Open Source Software and Online Tools for Education
- involved with parent volunteers in classroom
- used SMARTboard and other technologies to enhance and assist student learning
– participated in various professional development activities
- student recycling coordinator
Substitute
April – June, 2009
Division: Prairie Valley School Division
Assignment: K – 8
Internship
September – December, 2008
School: Pense School, Pense, SK
Assignment: Taught grades 3/4
Responsibilities:
- developed, taught and assessed various units
- assisted with planning and organization of Guided Reading Program
- assisted with Halloween, Remembrance Day, and Christmas celebrations
- provided technological guidance for teachers and students
- assistant coach of both the Boys and Girls Volleyball teams
Pre-Internship
October 2007 – April 2008
School: Dr. L.M. Hanna Elementary School
Assignment: Taught grade 5
Responsibilities:
- developed, taught and assessed a unit on “Nutrition” and “First Nation and Metis Art”
| RELATED EXPERIENCE |
Summer 2009
Literacy and Recreation Facilitator
Community Futures Ventures: Summer Literacy Day Camp
Kamsack, SK
- prepare literacy and other courses for presentation to camp participants
- lead camp participants in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development
- integrate First Nations culture into teachings, recreation and other camp activities
| ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS |
Memberships:
Alberta Teacher’s Association – Health and Physical Education Council, Saskatchewan Health Educators Association, Physical and Health Education Canada, Education Students Society, CanFit Pro, St. Peter’s Parish
Volunteer Work:
Grand Coulee Recreation Committee – Secretary, Luther College Junior Girls Assistant Volleyball Coach, Splonarch Girls Assistant Rugby Coach, Caring Hearts Camp (Camp for Bereaved Children), Guided Reading Program (Pense School), St. Peter’s Parish Youth Group
Interests:
Rugby, Volleyball, Basketball, Fitness, Traveling (can speak Portuguese, Spanish, Italian)
