MICHAEL MCCALLUM

QUALIFICATIONS

Diligent, decisive, assertive individual seeks employment. Background includes a vast experience of taking initiative, working as part of a team, and dealing with a variety of problem resolution oriented situations. Proven ability to build relationships with diverse cultural peoples and organizations. Technologically competent and proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Smart Boards and MS Windows XP.

PROFESSIONAL LICESURE / CERTIFICATION

• PROVINCE OF ALBERTA - CANADA
  Alberta Education - Interim Professional Certificate (#206032U)
  Completed 2006
• PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK – CANADA
  Department of Education - Level 5 Teachers Licence (#7823901)
  Completed 2005
• STATE OF MAINE – UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  Department of Education - K-8 Level 32 Teachers Licence (#370343)
  Completed 2005

EDUCATION

• UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, Presque Isle, Maine U.S.A.
  Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Major in Elementary Education

  • Cumulative GPA 3.7/4.0, Dean's List
  Completed 2005
• UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, Fredericton, NB Canada
  Bachelor of Arts, Double majors in History and Psychology
  Completed 2001

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NEW BRUNSWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT 16 - Miramichi NB IAN BAILLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL - K-3 P.E. & MUSIC	September 2008 - Present
NEW BRUNSWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT 16 - Miramichi NB IAN BAILLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL - KINDERGARTEN TEACHER	September 2007 - June 2008

• CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION - Calgary AB
  KILARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

  • Prepare and Implement instruction for Literature Circles, Writing Conferences, Mathematics, and P.E. Classes.
  • Prepared objectives and outlines for Literacy, Mathematics, and Physical Education Support
  • Council students when academic and social problem arise
  • Prepared, administered, and corrected assessments; kept attendance and grade records

  Substitute Teacher

  • Lend support and general teaching duties
  November 2006 - June 2007

• GEOS LANGUAGE ACADEMY - Calgary AB Adult Education and English Second language Training Implement activities and instruction for conversation language.

  June 2005 - October 2005

• STUDENT TEACHING - Presque Isle, Maine and Miramichi NB
  Fourth Grade and Kindergarten Instruction

  • Initiate, develop, and implement activities and instruction in accordance to state/provincial curriculum outcomes.
  January 2005-May 2005
• KOJEN ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL, Kaoshiung, Taiwan
  Pre-school English Teacher

  • Taught children between the ages of 2 1/2 to 4 years old the English language utilizing a whole-language approach.
  • Participated in ongoing workshops that focused on expanding and broadening teaching techniques and styles.
  • Hosted demonstration classes for potentially new students
  October 2002-July 2003
• CASTLE ENGLISH ACADEMY, Taegu, South Korea
  Native English Speaking Teacher

  • Instructed children ages 3-14 years old the basic fundamentals of English, with a focus on conversation skills.
  • Attended workshops and conducted presentations on developing fluency in English for intermediate level students.
  • Interviewed and tested future employees.
  October 2001 - October 2002

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

• HEART OF THE NORTH EAST CALGARY
  Recognition for Adult English Second Language Instruction
  2006
• UNB CAMPUS RESIDENCE
  Neville House President
  1999
• UNB CAMPUS RESIDENCE
  Neville House Norseman of the Year

  • Given for displaying Enthusiasm, Character, and House Pride
  1999
• MIRAMICHI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
  First Class Honors
  1996
• MIRAMICHI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
  Scholarship Recipient

  • RCAF Wing Scholarship
  • Checkpoint Pontiac Award
  1996
• UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
  Canadian Mathematics Competition

  • Ranked in the top 25% in Canada Nationally issued Pascal Math tests
  1993

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST