KELSEY MACLEOD

Fredericton, NB
kelseylmacleod@gmail.com
Webfolio: http://kelseymacleod2015.weebly.com
Languages: English, French (Proficiency level: Intermediate Plus)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education Degree Major in Elementary (pending)
St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB
September 2014-June 2015

Bachelor of Arts Degree

September 2010-May 2014
Major in Music, Certificate in French Language Proficiency, and Minor in Psychology
St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB
Significant Achievements
Cumulative GPA: 4.031
Deans List

September-May 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Scholarships
September 2013-May 2014
Dr. Marguerite Michaud Scholarship (merit)
Outstanding
Scholar
Award
(merit)
September
2012-May 2013

Rev. A. L. McFadden Scholar Award

September 2011-May 2011
Judith Cox Bursary (merit)
September 2010-May 2011
First year Entrance Scholarship (merit)
MacLeod
Funeral
Home
Scholarship
(merit
and
student
leadership)

Explore Program (Intensive French Immersion Program)

Universit du Qubec Chicoutimi
Universit Laval Qubec
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES (St. Thomas University)
Certificat en Langue Franaise
St. Thomas University
Technology Standards Certificate
St. Thomas University
School Law Protection Pupils Policy
St. Thomas University

May-June 2013
May-June 2012

May 2014
October 2014
October 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Internship 1
New Maryland Elementary School
Grade 5 Intensive French classroom
Taught following the Intensive French program

November 3-December 19, 2014

 Collaborated with my cooperating teacher and the other grade 5 IF teacher at NMES
Created Lesson plans, activities, taught full-time for 4 weeks
Volunteered in the knitting club, played violin in the Christmas Concert and Assembly

Internship 2
March 9-May 1, 2015
Park Street School
Grade 2 English
Taught full-time for 6 weeks following the NB grade 2 curriculum for Math, English
Language Arts, You and Your World, Art, and French Culture.
Collaborated with my cooperating teacher, other teachers, and student interns at PSS
Participated in the Professional Learning Community at Park Street
Volunteered with the string program under Katherine Moller
Volunteered, instructed, and supervised a student-lead Irish Dance club.
Choreographed an Irish Dance and played fiddle to accompany 6 students perform in
the K-2 Talent Show.
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
Volunteer (3.5 hours/week)
May 8-June 5, 2015
Park Street School
Grade 4 French Immersion, with Josette Turbide
Volunteered in the classroom and at the Track and Field event, Leadership Day, and
the Field Trip to the Canada-Wide Science Fair at UNB.

Classroom Volunteer (1.5 hours/week)

September 2013-June 2014
Park Street School
Volunteer in a music class
Volunteer in two grade 5 French Intensive classes
Helped students with written assignments; worked one-on-one with students struggling
grasping difficult concepts such as grammar and vocabulary

Swimming Instructor
November 2009-present
City of Fredericton, Aquatics, Fredericton Indoor Pool
Instructed children from ages 3-16, made lesson plans and evaluated swimmers

Student Conductor
March 2012-present
Fredericton Chamber Orchestra, UNB String Ensemble
Conducted the Fredericton Chamber Orchestra for three 15-minute sessions
Conducted UNB String Ensemble for two 15-minute sessions

Music Tutor
September 2012-April 2014
St. Thomas University
Coached undergraduate students in music theory and music writing software

Violin Teacher
September 2010-present
Private Lessons
Taught violin to students ages 6-20 at the beginner and intermediate levels
Organized group lessons and year-end recitals

Junior Lifeguard Club Instructor

City of Fredericton, Aquatics, Marysville Pool
Taught lifesaving skills, First Aid and CPR to children ages 8-14

July-August 2010

OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Lifeguard
June 2009-June 2015
City of Fredericton, Aquatics, Fredericton Indoor Pool
Work part-time during the year, participate and lead monthly inservice training

Aquatic Leader
June-August 2012-2014
Assistant Aquatic Leader
June-August 2011
City of Fredericton, Aquatics, Royal Road and Marysville Outdoor Pools
Developed schedules, completed payroll, planned and lead staff training sessions,
gave staff evaluations and completed summer statistic reports.
Mentored new lifeguards, instructors, and change-room attendants
MUSIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS/EXPERIENCES
Solo Piano Recital
St. Thomas University

April 2013

Grade 8 violin examination (First Class Honours)

Royal Conservatory of Music Examinations

June 2011

Grade 8 piano examination (First Class Honours)

Royal Conservatory of Music Examinations

June 2008

Violinist
Fredericton Chamber Orchestra (conductor Richard Hornsby)
September 2011-present
Baroque Ensemble (director Katherine Moller)
September 2011-April 2012

Vocalist (Alto and Mezzo Soprano)

STU Singers (conductors Willis Noble and David Steeves)
Fredericton Ladies Choir (conductor Diane Wilkins)

Musician
Brunswick Street Baptist Church
Volunteer musician in youth band

September 2010-present
September 2010-May 2011
September 2008-August 2013

REFERENCES

Sean McInerney, Teacher (cooperating teacher)

Grade 5 Intensive French teacher
New Maryland Elementary School
75 Clover Street
New Maryland NB, E3C 1C5
sean.mcinerney@nbed.nb.ca
Work: (506) 453-5420

James Clowater, Supervisor

Part-Time Professor in Bachelor of Education Program

St. Thomas University

Brian Mulroney Hall, Room 317

51 Dineen Drive

Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3

clowater@stu.ca

Work: (506) 452-0644

Tessa Walsh, Teacher (cooperating teacher)

BEd., DAUS, MEd.

Grade Two Teacher

Park Street School

111 Park Street

Fredericton, NB E3A 2J6

tessa.walsh@nbed.nb.ca

Work: (506)453-5423

Chris Treadwell, Principal

B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.

Park Street Elementary School

111 Park Street

Fredericton, NB E3A 2J6

Chris.Treadwell@nbed.nb.ca

School Website: parkstreet.nbed.nb.ca

Work: (506) 453-5423

Jeff Zaat, Teacher

(Former Music Teacher at Park Street Elementary School)
Keswick Valley Memorial School
20 Route 617,
Burtts Corner, NB E6L 2X3
jeff.zaat@nbed.nb.ca
Work: (506) 363-4717

Justine Blizzard, former Recreation Officer (Aquatics)

City of Fredericton, PO Box 130

Fredericton, NB E3B 4Y7

justine.blizzard@fredericton.ca
Work: (506) 460-2273
Home: (506) 450-8498

Dr. Martn Kutnowski, Professor

Director of Fine Arts
St. Thomas University
McCain Hall, Room 408
51 Dineen Drive
Fredericton, NB, E3B 5G3
martink@stu.ca
Work (506) 460-0375

Richard Hornsby, Professor, Conductor

Director of Music at UNB
UNB Fredericton Campus
Memorial Hall, Room 25
9 Bailey Drive
Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3
rhornsby@unb.ca
Work (506) 453-4660