Kelly Steadman
8 Fir St. Red Deer AB
ksteadma@lakeheadu.ca
403 391 3491
I Believe:
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I believe that building relationships on a foundation of trust and respect is paramount to
the teaching profession.
I believe that providing authentic, ongoing formative assessment is crucial to
understanding students’ learning needs while maximizing their academic potential.
I believe that fostering a culture of community in the classroom is vital to creating a
caring and safe environment where students are inspired to learn and work toward
achieving personal and common goals.
Education:
2011-2012
Bachelor of Education, JI Science: Lakehead University
1995-2000
Bachelor of Science, Biology: University of Victoria
1992-1994
Bachelor of Arts: Red Deer College
1977-1990
Grades 1-12: River Glen School
Employment History:
Feb. 2012 – Mar. 2012
Lakehead Public School Division, Thunder Bay Ontario
Tutor in the Classroom
-Use teacher directed resources to provide literacy coaching to
grade 4/5 students
October 2007-present:
River Glen School, Red Deer AB
Educational Assistant
-Modify learning materials for students with a large range of
learning needs
-Reinforce, restate and revisit materials to help students master
skills
-Adapt tests and assignments as directed by the teacher
-Assist with the development of learning resources
-Promote independent learning
-Assist in the implementation of specific behavior management
strategies
October 2008-present:
Central Alberta Basketball Officials Association, Thunder Bay
Basketball Officials Association
Kelly Steadman
8 Fir St. Red Deer AB
Basketball Official
-Officiate basketball games from Jr. High to University levels
Awarded ASAA High School Provincial Championship assignments
for 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 seasons
September 2009-2011:
Aug. 1995-July 2006
Waskasoo Environmental Education Society, Red Deer AB
(Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Gaetz Lake Sanctuary)
School Program Interpreter
-Provide programming to primary school students in areas such as
pond studies, rocks and minerals and forest ecology
River Raft Tour Operator/Naturalist
-Guide raft tours on the Red Deer river
-Educate clients with information about Red Deer’s natural
history, human history and local ecology
Visitor Services
-Provide guests to the center with information about the
Waskasoo Parks system
-Answer inquiries in person and over the phone
-Retail sales in bookstore
The Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay BC
Public Relations (Gardening Liaison)
-Provide garden and greenhouse tours
-Represent The Gardens on property and at off property
horticultural related events
-Various media related projects
-Fielding horticultural questions by phone and email
-Creating positive relationships within the horticultural and local
community
-Spearheaded a volunteer appreciation program, that provided
hundreds of local volunteers the opportunity to tour our gardens
and greenhouse facilities.
-Was instrumental in redesigning the plant identification guide
that is given out to over one million visitors per year.
Gardener
-Responsible for performing tasks related to all aspects of
landscape gardening
- Assist visitors in the Plant Identification Centre
Classroom Experience:
As an Educational Assistant: Gr. 6 Math, Gr. 7 Social Studies, Gr. 8 Math, Gr. 8 LA, Gr. 9 Math,
Gr. 9 Science, Gr. 9 Social Studies, Gr. 9 LA, Gr. 7, 8 & 9 Phys. Ed., Junior High options (Shop,
Outdoor Ed., and Rec. Ed.), Math 10C, Math 14, Math 24, Math 20-2, Science 14 and Science 24
As a Student Teacher: Gr. 4 Math, Gr. 5 Science, Gr. 7 Math, and Gr. 7 Science
Kelly Steadman
8 Fir St. Red Deer AB
Professional Development:
February 24th 2012: Building Futures: A Day of Learning &Resources for Teachers
September 9th 2011: Classroom Management: It’s all up to you
January 31st, 2011:
Behavior Disorders and Collaborative Problem Solving
January 28th, 2010:
Learning Disabilities in the Inclusive Classroom
May 15th, 2009:
Emergency First Aid Level “A”
January 30th, 2009:
Supporting Positive Behaviors in Alberta Schools
November 3rd, 2008: Many Faces of Childhood Wellbeing: The Middle Years (7 to 10)
February 18th, 2008: Non-violent Crisis Intervention
November 12th, 2007: Sensory Interpretation: Understanding the Sensory Needs of
Students with Autism
Volunteer Experience:
Coaching history: Unless otherwise indicated, coaching was performed at River Glen School.
Nov. 2007-Mar. 2011:
Jr. High boys’ basketball 2010/11 league champions
March-May 2010/2011: Jr. High badminton league champions
April-August 2008/09:
Red Deer Titans Rugby Club U18 men
April-June 2009:
Assistant Coach Hunting Hills High School Rugby
Nov. 2008-March 2009: Assistant Coach High School boys’ basketball
league champions and 7th place finish at provincials
June-August 2008:
Alberta Summer Games Zone 4 Rugby U18 men
silver medalists
March-May 2008/2011: Sr. High badminton
October-November 2007: Jr. High boys’ volleyball
During my time at Red Deer College, I received NCCP coaching certification in three sports. As
well, I represented Red Deer College in the Alberta College Athletic Conference as a member of
the basketball and badminton teams. I also represented the University of Victoria as a member
of the rugby team. My education, experience, and love for passing on my knowledge to young
athletes, has made me a very effective coach.
Kelly Steadman
8 Fir St. Red Deer AB
Further relevant volunteer experience:
April-July 2001:
African Environmental Education Society (Kimana, Kenya)
-Taught Environmental Studies to geography students from the
University of Central Lancashire in Preston, Lancashire, UK
-Assisted professors with curriculum studies in Ecology and
Wildlife Management to students from the University of Alberta,
University of Calgary and Red Deer College
Related Skills and Attributes:
 Very passionate about providing authentic learning opportunities that are truly
engaging for students
 Adept at differentiating instruction in order to meet the needs of multiple intelligences
and learning styles
 Have an ability to relate to a large range of demographics
 Have gained trusting relationships with many students, and have a particular knack for
gaining rapport with at risk students
 Have proven myself to be very compassionate and patient when addressing students
learning needs
 My desire to develop professionally and grow continually in the learning environment
has allowed me to take an objective and evolving approach to the classroom setting
 Am becoming increasingly efficient at integrating technology with traditional teaching
methods
 Am adept at mentoring students in all core subject areas; in particular Math, Science,
and Phys. Ed
 Understand the importance of ongoing and meaningful formative assessment to
ensure students’ academic success
References:
Jim Burbridge
Principal, River Glen School
(403) 346 4755
David Mathias
Science Teacher, River Glen School
(403) 346 4755
Jay Henderson (Please see letter attached)
Vice Principal, Gorham and Ware Community School
Thunder Bay Ontario
(807) 767 4241