Makinna Pitcher

2-117 Silkstone Road, West

Lethbridge, Alberta T1J0 3A8
((c) 403 795 4824 * makinnapitcher@gmail.com
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Education
December, 2017 Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Education
The University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
B.A Major: Sociology
B.Ed Major: Social Studies Education

June, 2012 Alberta High School Diploma, with Honours

Fort Saskatchewan High School, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Teaching Experience
Aug. - Dec. 2017 PSIII Internship
Magrath High School, Magrath, Alberta
Grades 9, 11- Teacher Mentor: Ryan Blackmore

Taught half-time during the internship

Developed unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments in Social Studies 9
Taught units on Canadian Government, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and Individual and Collective
Rights
Worked collaboratively with the Educational Assistant to differentiate instruction and accommodate
and modify assignments and assessments for students with IPPs
Utilized resources on Learn Alberta such as Walking Together: First Nations, Mtis and Inuit
Perspectives in Curriculum when exploring collective rights in Canada
Developed unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments in a combined Social Studies 20-1/20-2
Taught units on Nation and Identity, National Interest, Ultranationalism, and Internationalism
Differentiated instruction,assessments to accommodate students in the different sections
Utilized current events resources such as CNN10 to tie curricular outcomes to current events in
Canada and around the world
Participated in all school activities and meetings
Supported the athletics program and attended parent-teacher conferences
Worked collaboratively in a team with my Mentor Teacher, Administration, and other members of staff to
develop ideas to improve classroom climate and community
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2-117 Silkstone Rd, W. Lethbridge, AB, T1J 3A8
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Feb. - Apr. 2017 PSII- Student Teacher
Milk River Elementary School, Milk River, Alberta
Grades 1, 2- Teacher Associate: Donna Takagi

Taught three quarters of school day

Taught Grade 1 homeroom
(Social Studies, Science, Math, Language Arts, Physical Education)
Developed a Social Studies thematic unit plan surrounding change over time, bringing artifacts for
students to explore
Developed lessons plans for students to learn about and explore the five senses in Science
Developed lesson plans for students to learn to skip-count by 2s and 5s, and for students to tell time
on an analog clock
Worked collaboratively with the Educational Assistance to differentiate instruction
Collaborated with my Teacher Associate to develop grade-appropriate activities
Taught Grade 2 Art
Developed thematic art projects to correspond to upcoming holidays (St. Patricks Day, Easter)

Nov. - Dec. 2015 PSI- Student Teacher

Magrath Elementary School, Magrath, Alberta
Grade 5- Teacher Associate: Mira Vanhala

Taught half-time during the last third of practicum

Taught Grade 5 Math
Developed lessons and assessments part of a patterns and equations unit (including developing centre
activities)
Worked in a team with my Teacher Associate, another student teacher, and her Teacher Associate as part of
the Grade 5 team
Differentiated for various numeracy needs in the classroom (including small group work activities)
Helped develop a guided reading program within RazKids for students to build literacy skills
Observed and assisted when not teaching

May. - Jun. 2014 Education 2500- Student Teacher

Wilson Middle School, Lethbridge, Alberta
Grades 6 - Teacher Associate: Michelle Tyslau

Addressed the whole class occasionally when assisting to review to prepare students for the PAT
Assisted in small groups during math and science tutorial time
Observed and reflected in a journal about my observations and experiences
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2-117 Silkstone Rd, W. Lethbridge, AB, T1J 3A8
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Related Work Experience

Apr.- Sep. 2016, Summer Program Coordinator
Apr.- Sep. 2015 CBI Greystoke Home Health, Lethbridge, Alberta
Supervision of and collaboration with 4 team leaders, 30-50 staff, and their
respective clients of varying levels of cognitive, physical, and behavioural
abilities
Extensive planning, pre-planning (meeting with parents/guardians), and follow
through of daily programming (centers, theme days, community outings,
vocational opportunities, etc.)
Primary liaison between the program and parents/guardians

Apr. - Sep. 2014 Summer Program Team Leader

CBI Greystoke Home Health, Lethbridge, Alberta
Leadership position with extensive collaboration in a team setting
Planning of daily activities (crafts, games, community outings) for youth and
young adults of varying levels of cognitive, physical, and behavioural abilities
Supervision of a group of 10-12 staff and their respective clients

Jul. - Sep. 2013 Disability Support Worker-Summer Program

CBI Greystoke Home Health, Lethbridge, Alberta
Daily supervision and engagement with youth with disabilities
Planning activities and community outings appropriate to ability level
Daily chores to ensure cleanliness of venue

Apr. - Jun. 2013 Disability Support Worker-Group Homes

Jun.- Sep. 2012 Entrust Disability Service, Edmonton, Alberta
Working in group homes, often in a team setting, with youth and young adults
of varying levels cognitive, physical, and behavioural abilities.
Planning and executing daily routine/meal planning
Assisting in skill development and vocational opportunities

Awards, Certificates, and other Qualifications

Jun 2017 Outdoor Education

University of Lethbridge, Alford Lake, Alberta
Received university credit for attending a week-long trip to Alford Lake, Alberta to receive the
following credentials:
National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), and instructor certification
Alberta Conservation Hunter Education Program, and instructor certification
Pleasure Craft Operating License , and instructor certification
Bow Hunter Education, and instructor certification
Instruction on field trip approval and running an outdoor education program
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403. 795. 4824 makinnapitcher@gmail.com
2-117 Silkstone Rd, W. Lethbridge, AB, T1J 3A8
mrsmakinnapitcher.weebly.com

Awards, Certificates, and other Qualifications contd

Hired by Dr. Reginald Bibby, to mark student midterms and finals for Sociology classes (Oct & Dec 2015,
Mar & Apr 2016, Mar & Apr 2017)
Standard First Aid/ CPR/AED Level C
Jason Lang Scholarship (Spring 2017, Fall 2017)
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship (2012)

Hobbies and Interests

Outdoor activities
Hiking/backpacking, boating, quadding, skidoing
Animals
I have two dogs (one is training to become a certified Therapy Dog)
Spending time with family

References *available upon request