Guy R. Becker B.A., B.Ed.

513 66 Street
Edson, Alberta
T7E 1M3
Phone: (403) 894-2462
Email: guybecker12@gmail.com

My portfolio, including teaching philosophy can be found at www.guybeckerportfolio.weebly.com

Education

University of Lethbridge September 2011 April 2016

Combined Degree: Bachelor of Education (with Great Distinction), Major: Social Studies Education,
Minor: Career and Technology Studies. Bachelor of Arts (with Great Distinction), Major: History.
Cumulative GPA: 3.83/4.00.
Various Deans List honours.
Nominated for the Faculty of Arts and Science gold medal

Teaching Experience
Probationary Teacher, Ecole Westhaven School September 2016 June 2017 Edson, AB

Taught grade 4 on a full time (1.0) probationary contract.

Courses taught include: Social studies, science, math, language arts, art, health, and French as a second
language.
Organized school events such as the annual Remembrance Day celebration and Hockey Day.
Engaged in monthly PLC and CRMS meetings to focus on the diverse learning needs of students.
Offered lunch hour ukulele lessons up to three days per week from October to May.
Attended the annual ASCD Empower conference in Anaheim, California in March 2017 to focus on
professional development in literacy and exceptional behaviours.

Substitute Teacher, various schools April June 2016 Edson, AB

Taught grades 2-12 as a substitute teacher for both the Grande Yellowhead Public School Division
No.77 and Living Waters Catholic Regional School Division No. 42.

Intern Teacher, Niton Central School January April 2016 Niton Junction, AB

Completed an educational internship teaching grade 4/5.

Courses taught include: Social studies 4, science 5, physical education, health, and math 4/5

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 Completed comprehensive units on: classroom chemistry, electricity and magnestism, Alberta Sense of
Land, Alberta People. Various units in physical education, and math blitz involvement.
Started a weekly Ukelele Club providing students with the opportunity to participate in a musical extra-
curricular activity.
Planned, designed, and implemented a math essential outcomes chart and strategy guide in collaboration
with elementary staff as part of my Professional Inquiry Project. The project can be found on my
professional portfolio.

Student Teacher, Brooks Junior High School March April 2015 Brooks, AB

Completed a teaching practicum in a grade 9 classroom.

Courses taught include: Social studies 9, language arts 9, foods 9, info pro 7, and modified levels math.
Completed comprehensive units on: economic systems, film study, and debating.
Organized a candidate debate for the May, 2015 Alberta Provincial Election.
Active assistant in grade 7-9 levels program.

Student Teacher, Raymond Elementary School November December 2013 Raymond, AB

Completed a teaching practicum in a grade 5 classroom teaching various lessons in social studies,
language arts, and physical education.

Related Experience

Member, Edson Masonic Lodge No. 68 February 2017 Present

Currently organize and participate in various fundraising events that raise money for local school
breakfast and lunch programs.

Member, Edson Citizens on Patrol November 2015 Present

Monthly citizen patrols to assist in local crime prevention.
Frequent community volunteer efforts including: Halloween fun drives for kids.
Various training in safety and crime prevention.

Volunteer, U of L Student for a Day Program September 2014 April 2015

Provided campus tours to groups of prospective U of L students.
Provided prospective U of L students with programs information.
Modeled student life for prospective U of L students, including active class involvement.

Co-president, The Historical Undergraduate Society (U of L) April 2013 April 2014

Experience organizing executive meetings and representing the organization.
Planning of various club events including: club tours, speaker sessions, trivia nights, games nights, and
year end potluck ceremonies.
Experience gained in public speaking.

Volunteer, Northern Lights Shrine Club September 2011 Present

Frequently involved in various events that support childrens hospitals across Canada, including toll
gates, and retail at the annual Shrine Circus in Edmonton, AB.
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Related Coursework

Curriculum and Instruction including Social Studies, CTS, Language Arts Education
Educational Psychology including: Exceptional Learners
Social Context of Schooling
Two courses on Evaluation of Student Learning
Communication Technology in Education
Language in Education
Education and Society from a Sociological Perspective
Problem Solving with Communication Technology

Scholarships and Awards

Arthur J.E. Child Award (Fall 2014).

Jason Lang Scholarship (Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013).
University of Lethbridge Scholarship ( Fall 2013, Spring 2016).

Professional Development

Attended the ASCD Empower 2017 conference in Anaheim, California to focus on professional
development in literacy and exceptional learners.
Professional Inquiry Project during teaching internship focusing on continuous essential learning
outcomes in elementary and junior high mathematics. The project also focused on strategies to
compliment these outcomes. This project can be found on my professional portfolio.
Weekly attendance and participation in Elementary PLC meetings during teaching internship.
Assistance in planning and teaching parts of Niton Central Math Blitz from February 23 March 11,
2016.
Various Educational Undergraduate Society PD sessions including: job placement and technology in
the classroom.
Attended annual NCTCA in February, 2016. Sessions included: Three sessions on math fact fluency and
strategies in elementary school, Google Classroom, Delivery of Social Studies Education, and Dealing
with Depression and Anxiety in students.
Attended annual SWATCA in February, 2015. Sessions included: Dealing with the Adolescent Female,
Bullying Prevention in the Classroom, and Wetland Inquiry.
Volunteer annual SWATCA in February, 2015. Duties included: Directing teachers to various sessions,
and recording session statistics.

Certifications

Standard First Aid/CPR Class C & AED St. Johns Ambulance Lethbridge, AB (January, 2015).
Dell DCSE Desktops and Portables On Site Certification 2012 (June, 2012 with annual updates).
Canada Amateur Radio Operator Certificate (+P) Spruce Grove, AB (August, 2006).

References
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 References can be found on the attached portfolio page. If any further references are required, please
dont hesitate to contact me.