Alessia Fasanella

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LANGUAGES

English: fluent spoken and written

French: advanced spoken, intermediate written
Italian: intermediate spoken and basic written

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education Expected April 2017

McGill University, Montral, Qubec
Secondary English/drama major teachable
Secondary biology minor teachable

Health Science DEC (English Honours Portfolio) December 2012

John Abbott College, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Qubec

High School Diploma (Honours with Distinction) June 2010

Queen of Angels Academy, Dorval, Qubec

CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher Sep. 2016- Dec. 2016

Beaconsfield High School, Lester B. Pearson School Board
Taught three grade 7 English classes (Enriched, Dfi, and Literacy Group programs)
Nurtured and supported students academic understanding and engagement
Evaluated and assessed students according to provincial curriculum guidelines
Implemented technology in various aspects of teaching (1:1 laptop program)
Corresponded with parents at parent-teacher conferences
Participated in the Terry Fox Run, the annual Book Fair, and the Improv Club
Implemented a lunchtime Movie Club for all secondary one students
Was humbled by a "Petition to Keep Ms. Fasanella" signed by all 72 of my students upon my
departure

Note-Taker Jan. 2014-Present

McGill University, Office For Students With Disabilities

Student Teacher April 2015

Beaconsfield High School, Lester B. Pearson School Board
Taught four grade 7 English classes
Prepared and taught unit on Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream
Supervised school outing to the MMFA

Private Tutor 2010- 2014

Taught and mentored students in English, science, and mathematics
Enhanced students abilities to critically, persuasively, and descriptively write

Alessia Fasanella

Student Teacher December 2012

John Rennie High School, Lester B. Pearson School Board
Assisted in teaching grade 8 English and history, grade 9 and 10 mathematics, and grade 11
English and drama
Supervised school outing to the MMFA

UPCOMING INTERNSHIP

Student Teacher Feb. 2017- April 2017

West Island College
Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec Association of Independent Schools

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Childrens Liturgy Leader (grades 4, 5 & 6) 2006-Present

105 St. Edmund of Canterbury Parish, Beaconsfield, Qc.
Taught liturgical material while encouraging self expression
Organized and enhanced group discussions
Assisted and motivated young learners

Science Fair Judge 2011-Present

Villa Maria High School (2016/ 2017)
The Study (2015)
Kuper Academy (2014/ 2015)
Queen of Angels Academy (2011/ 2012/ 2013)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

QPAT Convention November 2016

Instant Public Speaking Skills For Teachers and Students (Ms. Karen Torgerson)
Teacher: Pyromaniac (Mr. James Watts)

Wellness Recovery Action Planning Workshop November 2016

Certificate of Completion: Teachers Sex Ed Toolkit Workshop April 2nd, 2015

Offered by AIDS Community Care Montreal

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Lead Cashier/Sales Associate Dec. 2012-Present

Aerie, Cadillac Fairview Pointe Claire, Qc.
Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills, while providing superior customer service

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Completed El Camino De Santiago De Compostela Summer 2016

A walking pilgrimage across Spain (775 Km)