Kyla French

2511 5A Ave N
Lethbridge AB
T1H 0R6

(587) 257-8454
krfrench8@gmail.com

Education
After- degree Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta

2011-2013

Majored in Social Studies, minored in English Language Arts.

Completed a nine week Advanced Professional Field Experience in April 2013, teaching
three Gr. 9 Social Studies classes, a Gr. 8 social studies class, two Gr. 9 and one Gr. 8
Health Classes.
Completed a five week Introductory Professional Field Experience in December 2011,
teaching two Social Studies 20-1 classes.

Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Lethbridge

2007-2011

Majored in History.
Completed Education 2500 course, consisting of assisting in a Gr. 4 classroom twice a
week for two months.
Raymond Sr. High School

Graduated 2007

Work Experience
Kindergarten Teacher
March 2015-June 2015
Oyen Public School, Prairie Rose School Divison No.8
Created effective and meaningful lessons for two classes in regards to literacy, art,
music, social studies and gym. Wrapped up the execution of Individualized Program
Plans for students.
Demonstrated Leadership and Creativity by planning and executing field trips, preparing
Kindergarten Grad, and helping with supervision.
Responsible for working one on one with a Gr. 8 student twice a week to increase and
strengthen reading comprehension, primarily through the use of Fontas and Pinell.
Substitute Teacher
September 2014-Present
Westwind School Division No. 74, all grade levels
Was a preferred sub for multiple grades, including Kindergarten, One, Three, Four,
Music and High school English.
Taught for four consecutive days for PreK, Kindergarten, and Gr. 3.

Has had to be flexible when unforeseen circumstances disrupted pre-made plans (ex. fire
drill, technology not performing as expected) and adjusted accordingly.

Crate and Barrel Sales Associate

June 2013-August 2014
Sales Lead (December 2013-August 2014)
Trained new staff, planned and ran training meetings, and problem solve scenarios while
on the sales floor.
Expanded research skills to look up product information from a variety of sources for
customers quickly and efficiently.
Communicated effectively with ELLs, both associates and customers.

Volunteer Work
Student Aid
Feb-June 2007
Volunteered in an Elementary School office, assisting the secretary confirming absences, making
phone calls.
Volunteered in a Grade two classroom marking quizzes and assisting when needed.
Teacher for non-profit Church Organization
Created lessons based on a pre-determined curriculum at least once a month.
Taught classes with ages varying between 18-30.

2010-2013

Organist for non-profit Church Organization

May 2012- Present
Responsible for practising musical numbers prior to meeting every Sunday, and then at meeting.

Certificates
St. Johns Ambulance Standard First Aid- Level C CPR and AED

Interests
Reading, rollerblading, skating, playing the piano, singing, playing the flute, board games.

Personal References
Nancy Breakey
Teacher
Hardisty School
(780)469-0426

Jack Shields
Principal
Oyen Public School
(403) 664-3733

Steven deWinter
Teacher
Magrath Elementary
(403) 758-3367

Vanessa Phillips
Assistant Manager
Crate and Barrel
(780) 436-1454