FIONNA SPENCE

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(514) 826-0435
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EDUCATION

Concurrent Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education June 2016

McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
• Recipient of the Phyllis Shapiro Award recognizing excellence in teaching

DEC: Health Science Apr. 2011

Dawson College, Montreal, Quebec

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Teaching: Brevet d’enseignment/Quebec Teaching Licence (BR134216)

Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, OneNote), web design (Weebly,
Wix, Wordpress), MATLAB programming, Windows Movie Maker, Quizlet, and Socrative

Languages: English & French

First Aid: St. John Ambulance Certification Expiry Date: Nov. 2019

Mental Fitness & Suicide Awareness: Supervisor’s Training

CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE

Math & Electives Teacher Sept. 2017-Dec. 2018

St. Laurent Adult Education Centre, English Montreal School Board, Quebec
• Planned, taught, and assessed secondary 4 & 5 mathematics, computers, economics, and business courses
• Planned, taught, and assessed a secondary math preparatory course for students with learning challenges
• Adapted teaching to individual learning styles and individual learning paces
• Employed web-based assignments and other technology-driven teaching methods
• Planned and supervised extracurricular sports activities for students and staff

Naval Combat Information Operator (NCIOP) 2010-Present

Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Armed Forces, Canada
• Department Supervisor: involved in coordinating and monitoring the training of junior members
• Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons to recruits; assessed learning
• Gained experience in handling and diffusing stressful situations in a calm manner
• Strengthened communication and leadership skills
• Participated in team-building training sessions

Science, Math, and English Tutor

Private Tutor, Prep Academy Tutors, Montreal, Quebec Sept. 2017-Present
Volunteer Tutor, Batshaw Youth and Family Services, Montreal, Quebec Sept. 2014-Apr. 2016

• Provided tutoring services at high school, college, and university levels

• Explained complex concepts via easy-to-understand components
 • Worked effectively with students with diverse learning needs
• Created worksheets for students to practice concepts on their own

Online Tutor Apr. 2016-June 2017

GradeSlam, Montreal, Quebec
• Tutored students in subject areas in which they required assistance
• Worked with students ranging from elementary to university levels
• Adapted teaching to individual learning styles
• Assisted students with homework assignments and test preparation

Science, Math, and English Tutor

Private Tutor, Prep Academy Tutors, Montreal, Quebec Sept. 2017-Present
Volunteer Tutor, Batshaw Youth and Family Services, Montreal, Quebec Sept. 2014-Apr. 2016

• Provided tutoring services at high school, college, and university levels

• Explained complex concepts via easy-to-understand components
• Worked effectively with students with diverse learning needs
• Created worksheets for students to practice concepts on their own

Student Teacher (Science & Math, Grades 7-11)

Field Experience 4: Westmount High School, Westmount, Quebec Feb.-Apr. 2016
Field Experience 3: Selwyn House School, Westmount, Quebec Sept.-Dec. 2015
Field Experience 2: Royal West Academy, Montreal-West, Quebec Apr.-May 2013
Field Experience 1: Marymount Academy, Montreal, Quebec May 2012

• Taught secondary science and chemistry using a hands-on and student-centered approach (lots of
experiments and demonstrations)
• Incorporated discussion into science lessons to allow students to construct their own understandings
• Created websites to share class notes, practice problems, and announcements with students
• Worked with supervisors and cooperating teachers to continually improve planning, teaching, and
assessment practices
• Participated in extracurricular activities such as assistant coach to the WHS girls’ badminton team, lunch-time
trivia club, movie club, and FOCUS (an afterschool homework program at SHS)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hockey Scorekeeper/Timekeeper
McGill Intramural Hockey League, Montreal, Quebec Jan. 2012-Apr. 2013
MRO Minor Hockey League, Outremont, Quebec Sep. 2005-Apr. 2009
• Operated scoreboard and documented game results
• Responded to inquiries regarding hockey rules and regulations
• Trained new Scorekeepers and Timekeepers
• Acted as a liaison between referees, coaches and players

ADDITIONAL AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• HMCS Hunter, Most Outstanding Member of the Junior Ranks Award, 2016-2017
• HMCS Donnacona, Sailor of the Year Award, 2013-2014
• Child Welfare League of Canada: Outstanding Achievement Award in Youth Leadership, 2009
• Played Alto Saxophone in the Montreal International Jazz Festival in the summer of 2009