TAYLOR MURIE

406 Chelsea Crescent tamurie@lakeheadu.ca

Thunder Bay, ON P7B5P7 (807) 251-5870

OBJECTIVE

To contribute a fresh perspective, knowledge, enthusiasm and professionalism in the role of the educator at the
Intermediate and Senior levels.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Qualifications Pending

Able to speak, read and write in English
Possess special interest in intramural extra-curricular activities
Familiar with software commonly found in school such as Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other
Mathematics resources like Geometers Sketchpad and graphing calculators

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education Degree (Intermediate/Senior) 2017 (May)

Lakehead University Thunder Bay, ON

Honours Bachelor of Science Degree Chemistry 2017 (May)

Minor in Mathematics Thunder Bay, ON
Lakehead University

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

Teacher Candidate (Pending) Mar 2017 - April

2017
Thunder Bay, ON

Grade 9, 11 and 12 Mathematics Teacher Candidate Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute Thunder Bay, ON
Planned and delivered mathematics lessons to classes ranging from 20 to 32 high school students
Adjusted lessons to differentiate instruction to cater to all levels of learners
Effectively provided students with descriptive feedback and used various formative assessment techniques
Integrated technology into the classroom in the form of applications like Nearpod, Kahoot!, and PollEverywhere
Used practical, hands-on activities with real-life applications in mathematics

Special Focus on Indigenizing Perspectives and Practices in Education Sept 2016 - Mar 2017
Lakehead University Thunder Bay, ON
Developed tools to decolonize and indigenize education
Created effective lessons that demonstrate a more holistic approach to education
Developed methods to increase student engagement in the classroom
Integrated Indigenous cultures and practices into the classroom on a day-to-day basis
 TAYLOR MURIE
406 Chelsea Crescent tamurie@lakeheadu.ca
Thunder Bay, ON P7B5P7 (807) 251-5870

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant Sept 2016 - Present

Department of Gerontology, Lakehead University Thunder Bay, ON
Graded assignments and discussion posts based on rubric-based criteria
Provided effective, descriptive feedback to students

Research Assistant for Dr. Craig MacKinnon July 2015 - Aug 2016
Department of Chemistry, Lakehead University Thunder Bay, ON
Performed experiments efficiently and safely
Purified products
Utilized many spectroscopic techniques
Developed hands-on laboratory techniques
Deepened knowledge through the use of kinesthetic learning

Registration Assistant May 2014 - Present

Lakehead University Thunder Bay, ON
Welcomed and mentored new students
Provided one-on-one instruction to assist students with registering for courses
Developed and executed annual registration workshops for new students

Tutor Feb 2013 - Present

Educational Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry help for Various Students Thunder Bay, ON
Helped students understand the underlying concepts behind mathematical concepts
Aided in forming solutions to challenging problems
Assisted in the development of fundamental skills in Physics and Chemistry

Pharmacy Assistant/Cashier Supervisor Dec 2011 - May 2014

Shoppers Drug Mart Thunder Bay, ON
Managed and organized staff members from various departments

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Customer Service Representative Feb 2016 - Sep 2016

Tims Whole Health Thunder Bay, ON

Floorset Associate Dec 2014 - June 2016

American Eagle Thunder Bay, ON

Cashier June 2011 - Dec 2011

Metro Thunder Bay, ON
 TAYLOR MURIE
406 Chelsea Crescent tamurie@lakeheadu.ca
Thunder Bay, ON P7B5P7 (807) 251-5870

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Volleyball Coach Nov 2016 - Present

Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute Thunder Bay, ON
Taught the team how to bump, set and spike effectively
Demonstrated a positive role model

Co-Vice-President Finance of the Education Student Teachers Association Sept 2016 - Present
Lakehead University Thunder Bay, ON
Managed the finances of the Education Student Teachers Association
Helped organize social events and develop budgets

Co-President of the Lakehead Interprofessional Student Society May 2016 - Present

Lakehead University Thunder Bay, ON
Managed a group of individuals striving to promote interprofessional education
Promoted interprofessional education and collaboration between disciplines

Student Senator Sept 2016 - Present

Lakehead University Thunder Bay, ON
Acted as a student voice on Senate, and voting on new university regulations and programs

Big Sister May 2015 - Present

Big Brothers Big Sisters Thunder Bay, ON
Mentored and met with my Little Sister on a weekly basis to do various activities

Childrens Liturgy Assistant May 2015 - Present

St. Anthonys Parish Thunder Bay, ON
Read the liturgy to children during mass, assisted and directed childrens crafts

Hospital Elder Life Program Volunteer May 2015 - Present

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Thunder Bay, ON
Spent time with the elderly and helped to keep them active both physically and mentally

Science Olympics Assistant Nov 2014 - Present

Lakehead University Thunder Bay, ON
Supervised events/activities and provided high school student participants with guidance where needed

AWARDS

William and Dorothy Hyndman Memorial Award Recipient 2014

Lakehead University Entrance Scholarship 2012 - 2016

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Volleyball, snowboarding, skiing, swimming, interprofessional education and collaborative learning, and reading
 TAYLOR MURIE
406 Chelsea Crescent
tamurie@lakeheadu.ca
Thunder Bay, ON P7B5P7
(807) 251-5870
REFERENCES & PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST