MARIE-ANNE DRAPAL
ID number: 0019759
Cell: (587) 888-3515
Email: marie-anne.drapal@cssd.ab.ca
E-portfolio Website: http://mdrapal.weebly.com/index.html
KEY STRENGTHS
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Teaching and Instruction – a background in teaching and instruction to varied age groups and in
various settings have provided me with much confidence in my pedagogical abilities. I have taught
physical education, math, science, social studies, art, health, drama, and outdoor education in the K-9
setting. In addition, I have coached younger children in gymnastics and worked closely with children
suffering from various developmental disabilities.
Learning – as my strong educational and practicum background displays I am an enthusiastic learner. I
am passionate about sharing my knowledge and relish in acquiring new knowledge to improve my
understanding of the curriculum I am teaching. Furthermore, I enjoy the challenges involved in the
teaching profession and am committed to life-long learning and continuing personal professional
development.
Interpersonal Communication -- developed through positive relationships with colleagues, students,
and the parenting community during teaching experiences.
Teamwork -- collaborative planning and teaching with teachers at St. Bede school; co-planned long
range and daily plans, religious liturgies, and social events.
Time Management -- demonstrated through the implementation of various daily lessons and activities,
in and out of the classroom setting, during previous teaching experiences.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Grade One Elementary Generalist Teacher
September 2012- June 2015
St. Bede Elementary School, Calgary, Alberta
 Planning and taught daily lessons in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social, Health, Art and Religion.
 Designed and implemented innovative Physical Education and DPA lesson plans.
 Differentiated teaching to meet the needs of varied skill levels and utilized varied technology-based
learning tools.
 Developed various appropriate approaches to classroom management and discipline.
 Displayed substantial people skills and fostered positive relationships with students and colleagues.
Grade One Elementary Generalist Practicum Teacher
Holy Angels Elementary School, Calgary, Alberta
Fall 2011
Grade Five Elementary Generalist Practicum Teacher
Nickle Middle School, Calgary, Alberta
September 2010- April 2011
Grades 7- 9 P.E. and Outdoor Education Practicum Teacher
Vincent Massey Junior High School, Calgary, Alberta
January 2009- April 2009
Elementary General P.E. Practicum Teacher
Ethel M. Johnson Elementary School, Calgary, Alberta
January 2008- April 2008
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education, Master of Teaching
University of Calgary, Alberta
 Elementary Generalist
2010- 2012
Bachelor of Kinesiology, Major in Pedagogy
2006- 2010
University of Calgary, Alberta
 Three Teaching Practicums in Elementary and Junior High Schools in Physical Education and Outdoor
Education
REFERENCES
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Rose Ferreirinha- Principal, St. Bede School
Sheelagh Olson- Principal, St. Sebastian School
Michelle Davies- Principal, St. Thomas More School
403-500-2082
403-500-2116
403-500-2081
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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eProfessional Development
(January 2013- Ongoing)
Fountas & Pinnell Assessment and Intervention, Calgary AB
(May 2013)
Lexia, Calgary AB
(May 2013)
Elementary Social Studies Ideas, Calgary AB
(February 2013)
Member of ELAC, Calgary AB
(February 2013)
Calgary City Teachers Convention, Calgary, AB
(February 2013)
Yoga in the Classroom, Calgary, AB
(February 2013)
Early Childhood Literacy Professional Development¸ Calgary, AB (October 2012)
Calgary City Teachers Convention, Calgary, AB
(February 2012)
Teaching English Literature for Children, University of Calgary
(May 2012)
Technology in the Classroom, University of Calgary
(December 2011)
Classroom Management- What Works, University of Calgary
(November 2011)
Member of Educational Students Association, University of Calgary (2010-present)