Michael Page received a BA in History and BEd in Social Studies from the University of Lethbridge in 2017. He has experience teaching grades 1-6 in Canada and Australia through practicums and as a casual relief teacher. His skills include strong communication, critical thinking, relationship building, and passion for teaching. He is interested in history, agriculture, and staying active in his free time.
Michael Page received a BA in History and BEd in Social Studies from the University of Lethbridge in 2017. He has experience teaching grades 1-6 in Canada and Australia through practicums and as a casual relief teacher. His skills include strong communication, critical thinking, relationship building, and passion for teaching. He is interested in history, agriculture, and staying active in his free time.
Michael Page received a BA in History and BEd in Social Studies from the University of Lethbridge in 2017. He has experience teaching grades 1-6 in Canada and Australia through practicums and as a casual relief teacher. His skills include strong communication, critical thinking, relationship building, and passion for teaching. He is interested in history, agriculture, and staying active in his free time.
Michael Page received a BA in History and BEd in Social Studies from the University of Lethbridge in 2017. He has experience teaching grades 1-6 in Canada and Australia through practicums and as a casual relief teacher. His skills include strong communication, critical thinking, relationship building, and passion for teaching. He is interested in history, agriculture, and staying active in his free time.
EDUCATION BA. History, University of Lethbridge Grad 2017 History courses taken primarily relate to Canadian and Medieval European history. Gained proficiency with formal writing and researching skills, especially with primary sources. The ability to think critically is a large and necessary component of these skills.
BEd. Social Studies, University of Lethbridge
Grad 2017 The University of Lethbridge Education program offers 27 weeks of practicum experience. This 27 weeks was competed as of April 13th, 2017. This hands-on experience was paired with instruction in fundamental components of teaching such as assessment, curriculum, social context, educational psychology among others. Practicum experience in grade 1, 3 and 5 classrooms and with all subject areas.
CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE
PS1 Practicum Nov 2014-Dec 2014 Grade 1/2, students aged 6-7. Taught all subjects Identified strengths in the areas of planning, relationship building and flexibility. Areas for further growth identified as method of questioning students. Volunteer work during practicum included involvement and participation in special school events as much as possible. This included pajama day, field trips, ice skating, bowling and Christmas parties.
PS2 Practicum March 2016-April 2016 Grade 5, students aged 10-11. Taught Language, Math, Social, Science, Art and PE. Identified strengths in the areas of the ability to take constructive criticism well and use it for professional growth as well as implementing a variety of teaching strategies. Areas for further growth included meaningful assessment and feedback for students that aids their ability to succeed as much as possible. Volunteer work during practicum included involvement and participation in special school events as much as possible. This included student led conferences, recess supervision and intramurals. PS3 Practicum Jan 2017- April 2017 Grade 3, students aged 8-9. Taught Language, Math, Social, PE, Health. Identified strengths in the areas of preparation and planning. Areas for further growth include professional development and involvement outside of the classroom. Volunteer work during practicum included recess and lunch supervision, coaching grade 5 after school basketball and organization of the Science/Heritage Fair.
Standby Staff, Melbourne VIC Australia
July 2017- July 2018 Casual relief teaching (CRT) Grades 1-6, all subjects One year of relief teaching throughout the city of Melbourne in a variety of primary classrooms. Teaching in a variety of classroom environments enabled further development in the areas of classroom management, differentiation and relationship building skills.
PAST WORK EXPERIENCE
Town of Hanna: Parks and Rec, Hanna AB
Summers 2010-2012 Mowing grass in town parks, cemeteries and other town properties. Weed whacking in town parks, cemeteries and other town properties. Park maintenance, including repairing any damage to irrigation and sprinkler systems. Event setup Equipment operation including ride on lawn mowers, dump trucks and skid-steers.
Special Areas Board, Hanna AB
Summers 2013-2017 Weed Inspection Weed control using an integrated pest management (IPM) system. Pest management and surveying (grasshoppers and bertha army worms) Promotion of soil conservation
CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS Alberta Education Interim Professional Certificate Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Provisionally Registered Teacher First Responder/CPR First Aid, St. John’s Ambulance (2016) WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), and H2S Alive Safety (2016) SKILLS Verbal and Written Communication: An ability to effectively speak with students, utilizing a calm, clear tone and positive body language making material accessible and meaningful for students. This also applies to effective face to face communication with parents and colleagues. Proficiency with formal writing and researching skills, enabling clear and professional written communication. Critical Thinking/Flexibility: A balance between organization and flexibility due to critical thinking skills. Having well thought out lessons and units, but also being open to change and alteration is a balance that I try to maintain. A teacher never knows what the day will throw at them, therefore critical thinking in a fair and decisive manner is an important skill that I possess. Relationship Building: Building a positive and beneficial relationship with each of my students and my fellow teachers is of the utmost importance and an ability that I pride myself upon. Passion: Enthusiasm and emotion shown while teaching to inspire that same level of eagerness in the students. A dedication to my profession and constant striving to better myself as an educator. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Competed in baseball, basketball, football, and archery. I still enjoy staying active and participating in these activities. I also have a long-lasting interest and involvement with agriculture and enjoy working with my hands and being outdoors.
REFERENCES Trish Murley - Standby Staff: Trish.Murley@standbystaff.com.au Tony Cerra- Principal, Westbreen Primary School: 0011 (03) 9306 9481, cerra.antonio.a@edumail.vic.gov.au Karen Wileman- Personalized Learning Team, Westbreen Primary School: 0011 (03) 9306 9481, wileman.karen.L@edumail.vic.gov.au Jesse Williams - Ag Fieldman, Special Areas Board: (403) 854-1114 Crystal Niven - PS3 Teacher Mentor, Nicholas Sheran School: Crystal.Niven@lethsd.ab.ca (403) 381-1244 Pam Adams - PS3 University Consultant, University of Lethbridge: adams@uleth.ca James Rempel - PS2 University Consultant, University of Lethbridge: james.rempel2@uleth.ca
