Alan Jeans
alanjeans@gmail.com
www.alanjeans.com
BFA, B.Ed
Profile
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Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Highly self-motivated
First Aid Level C CPR/AED certificate St. John’s Ambulance (2013)
Presentations
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Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada National Conference – Youth Arts Facilitator (Upcoming
2014)
Community-Theatre Facilitator – Whitehorse Shakespeare Festival (Upcoming 2014)
Calgary City Teachers Convention Association – Drama as Interdisciplinary Subject (Feb. 2014)
Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada National Conference – Youth Theatre Presenter/ Facilitator
(Sept. 2013)
University of British Columbia – Bachelor of Education Orientation workshop presenter:
“Drama in the Integrated Classroom” (2011)
WestCAST Student Teaching Conference – Session presenter: “Mainstreaming Deaf Education” (2011)
Education
Masters of Education (Thesis), Drama Education and Applied Theatre
(In-process)
University of Alberta
Community Based Research and Evaluation Graduate Certificate
(In-process)
University of Alberta
TEYL (Teaching English to Young Learners) Certificate (2012)
Coventry House International (OnTESOL)
TESOL Diploma (2012)
Coventry House International (OnTESOL)
Bachelor of Education (2011)
University of British Columbia
Certificate, American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Studies (2010)
Vancouver Community College
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre (1999)
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Alan Jeans BFA, B.Ed
Experience
Teacher-On-Call
Richmond School District
Richmond, British Columbia
January 2013 – June 2013
Drama/ English Teacher
Richmond Secondary School
Richmond, British Columbia
September 2012 – December 2012
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taught:
Fine Arts 8
Drama 9
Drama 10
International Baccalaureate (IB) Theatre 11
International Baccalaureate (IB) Theatre 12
Mainstage (Production class)
English 8
Temporary contract. During this contract I taught units on Choral Speaking, Soundscape creation,
Pantomime, and Tableaux (grades 8, 9, and 10).
The IB class had a split focus. In IB 12 I was mentor/ guide. This program was focused around
independent study and research. In IB 11 I was facilitator and instructor examining theatre history
from Shakespeare to Brecht, the role of the theatrical translator, and exploring roles within the
theatre (with special focus being placed on dramaturgy).
ESL Instructor
Cambridge Western Academy
Vancouver, British Columbia
February 2012 – August 2012
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Levels taught:
o Intermediate B (CLB 7)
o Listening 1 (CLB 6)
This was an adult ESL school where the focus was on academic language. Students worked on reading,
writing, speaking, and listening skills with the goal of entering into Canadian universities.
The focus of my Intermediate B class was academic writing, reading comprehension, and spoken
presentational skills. In Listening 1, students focused on comprehension of spoken word, music lyrics,
and gaining understanding of the nuance of vocal intonation.
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Alan Jeans BFA, B.Ed
Speech & Drama Instructor
Opus Academy
Vancouver, British Columbia
July 2011 – July 2013
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Classes Taught:
o Language Arts & Writing
o Speech & Drama
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Speech Writing
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Speech Presentation
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Dramatic Performance
o Theatre History & Literature
o Theory of Drama & Speech Arts
o Interview Skills
Opus Academy is a supplementary after-school enrichment program. One of the major focuses was on
effective communication and effective presentational style.
I prepared students for Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Speech & Drama exams. Many of my
students have won speech awards at regional festivals, as well as completing exams with honours.
In addition to classroom instruction, I designed curriculum, created lesson plans, and communicated
student progress with parents. I also designed and implemented strategies for assessment.
Teacher Candidate
UBC Faculty of Education Practicum
Grade 6, Westwind Elementary School
Richmond, British Columbia
October 2010 - June 2011
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Classes Taught:
o Literature
o Language Arts
o Science
o Social Studies
o Math
o Drama
o French
I taught in a Grade 6 classroom and created an integrated lesson plan to teach science, social studies,
language arts, and drama. I incorporated pedagogical techniques (e.g. jigsaw, stations, etc.), and
maintained classroom management.
In my teaching, I incorporated the use of SmartBoard technology.
I communicated student progress with parents and I implemented successful assessment strategies.
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Alan Jeans BFA, B.Ed
Student Aid, Interpreting and Braille Services
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
Sept. 2009 – June 2010
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Administrative duties:
o Provided telephone reception to general public as well as internal staff
o Coordinated production of support materials
o Organized computerized template documents
o Maintained accurate team scheduling information
I coordinated with instructors and students regarding product needs and requirements, while maintaining
confidentiality. I designed and created comprehensive educational material in Braille 1 and 2 for students
and staff based on original resources provided by the course instructor.
Drama Instructor/ Mentor/ Performer
Salamander Theatre for Young Audiences
Ottawa, Ontario
June 2001- August 2008
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Programs Coordinated/ Instructed:
o Play Creation
o Shakespeare (text analysis and performance)
o Teacher Theatre Integration Workshops
o Youth-at-risk Drama Program
I led in-school workshops with students and teachers to integrate drama activities into pre-existing
curricula.
One of my regular projects was teaching Shakespearian text-analysis and performance in summer
Shakespeare intensive camps.
I also worked with at-risk youth in after-school programs using drama activities and play creation to
speak about issues and struggles.
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Alan Jeans BFA, B.Ed
Professional Affiliations
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Alberta Education – Professional Certification
Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA)
Canadian Association for Theatre Research (CATR)
TESL Canada (Professional Standard Two)
British Columbia College of Teachers (BCCT)
Richmond Teachers Association (RTA)
Awards & Extracurricular Activities
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Diversity, Equity, and Respect committee member – University of Alberta (Sept. 2013 - Present)
Theatre for Living – Forum Theatre Workshop (Aug. 2013)
Community Outreach Volunteer, Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada (2011-present)
University of British Columbia Student Leadership Recognition Award nomination (2011)
Student representative Alma Mater Society (AMS), Educational Student Association (ESA), University of
British Columbia (2010 –2011)
Cohort representative Community of Inquiry into Teaching Education (CITE), University of British
Columbia (2010 -2011)
British Columbia Teachers’ Federation Professional Development Conference (2010)
International Congress of Education of the Deaf (ICED) (2010)
Deaf Canada Conference (DCC) (2010)
Vancouver Community College Entrance Scholarship (2009)
Health Community Outreach Volunteer, Heart and Stroke Foundation Community (2004)
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