CARRIE MORTSON

39 MAPLEGATE ROAD, TINY ONTARIO L0L 2T0

C: 705-817-4908 E: CARRIEMORTSON@GMAIL.COM

``From her first day at our school, Carrie has been incredibly approachable; she has
enthusiastically become a member of our community through her relationship with my students,
her involvement with our breakfast club and her commitment to our Junior Girls' Volleyball
team`` - Noel Jones; Associate Teacher
Skills
- Extremely friendly and outgoing personality as attributed to by my associate teacher
- Experienced and cheerful team member, willing to share ideas freely
- Punctual and well prepared, even when events do not go as planned, such as arise from
miscommunication regarding field trips and sporting events

Education
Bachelor of Education, Intermediate/Senior 2017-Current
Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Ontario

Honours Bachelor of Arts, English 2013-2017

Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Ontario

Certification s
OFSSA Coaching in Ontario Schools Certification March 2018
Red Cross Standard First Aid Level C May 2016
Teaching Experience
Teacher Candidate 2017
Sir Winston Churchill CVI Thunder Bay, Ontario

- Effectively developed and taught lessons to Grade 9 and 11 IB English students using a
variety of instruction techniques on several literary texts such as Romeo and Juliet, The
Odyssey, and Cyrano de Bergerac
- Worked diligently with Student Success to aid students who were struggling to complete
course material and were considered at risk of losing the credit
- Developed creative for/as/of assessment techniques that were aimed at various learning
styles, including small group work, discussions, seminars, and an Escape Room based on
Romeo and Juliet
English as a Second Language Student Teacher 2017
Lakehead University Barrie, Ontario
- Effectively developed and instructed lessons on English grammar and language to teach
English language learners
- Appreciated feedback from associate teacher and implemented it in my upcoming lessons
 - Worked attentively with individual students to improve their understanding of MLA
essay format
English as a Second Language Teacher 2017
Redleaf Barrie, Ontario

- Expressed my appreciation for the English language and the nation of Canada by
instructing students from Japan on various elements of each
- Created lessons that were appropriately challenging for their level of English
- Encouraged engagement with other English speaking individuals when out on planned
excursions
- Planned various hands on lessons that required that the students implement what they
learned in the classroom

Uncertified Supply Teacher/Educational Assistant/Tutor 2017

Elmvale District High School Elmvale, Ontario

- Worked in grade 11 and 12 Biology classrooms as the acting teacher, providing answers
to questions, instructing students on daily tasks and managing student’s conduct
- Supervised classrooms varying in size between 10-25
- Providing individual assistance to students with exceptionalities which kept students
motivated and on task
- Volunteered my time to work independently with students who required additional
support to complete their assignments for course completion purposes

Grade 7 Practicum Placement 2016

Ecole Gron Morgan Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario

- Aided classroom teacher in daily instruction by working with small groups of students
who benefitted from individualized attention
- Supported the classroom teacher with maintain order and structure within the room by
trying various classroom management techniques
- Assisted struggling students to develop their literacy skills through small group work
- Planned and instructed lessons regarding the impact of humanity on the environment with
a focus on genetically modified organisms

Related Work Experience

Leader September 2016-Current
Youth Move Thunder Bay, Ontario

- Provided a safe environment for students 12-18 to spend time after school
- Planned weekly themed activities including crafts, games, and snacks
- Discussed important topics about adult life with youth to prepare them for a positive,
safe, and healthy future
- Worked with various students with exceptionalities, helping students develop social skills
and build friendships
Camp Leader July 2017-August 2017
Camp Hardwood Oro Medonte, Ontario

- Supervising and caring for children between 5-9

- Creating and maintaining a clean, positive environment for the children
- Instructing campers in activities such as archery and low ropes
- Communicating with disgruntled children and parents to solve any problematic situations
to ensure a positive camp experience for all

Camp Leader June 2015-August 2015

Willow Creek Day Camp Midhurst, Ontario

- Supervised and cared for the well being of children between the ages of 4-10
- Provided beneficial and exciting education on weekly topics
- Provided a safe environment for children both on site and on excursions
- Communicated with coworkers about campers and exchanged ideas on how to best fill
the needs of all campers

Community Involvement_
Education Student Teacher Association 2017-2018
Lakehead University Thunder Bay Ontario
- Effectively planned and implemented various social activities for the student teachers of
Lakehead University
- Created promotions to inform students of upcoming activities
Jr. Girls’ Volleyball Coach 2017- 2018
Sir Winston Churchill CVI Thunder Bay, Ontario
- Established and improved upon the fundamentals of the sport
- Assessing individual`s skills and providing useful feedback on next steps by modeling
appropriate maneuvers, such as how to properly over hand serve
- Providing positive encouragement to build teamwork and raise the spirits of all players
Breakfast Program 2017
Sir Winston Churchill CVI Thunder Bay, Ontario
- Prepared and cooked healthy breakfast options for students
- Walked around the school with breakfast, providing food to anyone who wanted it, so as
to avoid the stigma that the food was only for those who could not afford their own
Tutor 2016-2017
Frontier College Thunder Bay, Ontario

- Worked with children and youth to promote literacy and numeracy skills through fun
math and word based games and activities
- Assisted students with their daily homework