EMILY SHEPPARD, B.ED, M.A
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
*PYP (IB) certified and experienced
*Curriculum development and lesson planning
*Computer skills
*Individual/group assessment projects
*Project coordination
*Logistic management
*Curriculum adaptation for special needs students
*Research methods
*Literacy facilitation
*Multi- lingual (English, French, Spanish, beginner’s Portuguese)
*Art / Theatre skills
*Licensed advanced scuba diver
*First Aid Certified
*Fitness instructor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kindergarten Teacher, American International School of Mozambique
2010-2012
Implemented PYP units of inquiry
Participated in collaborative team meeting for planning/assessment/best practices
Integrated Technology into daily centres
Artistic Director of Primary School Plays
Chair of the Teacher Representative Committee
Leadership Coordinator for students’ GISS (Global Issues Service Summit, April 2010)
Kindergarten Teacher, St. Gabriel’s School, English Montreal School Board 2009-2010
Created and conducted lessons in English and French
Reported student progress to parents
Participated and conducted Professional Development seminars on Kindergarten pedagogy,
Created a Home Reading Program, encouraging parental involvement
Informed parents of progress through monthly class newsletters
Integrated technology into the classroom
Organized field trips
Teacher Representative on St. Gabriel Governing Board
Literacy Facilitator, St. Gabriel’s School, EMSB
2009-2010
Collaborated with colleagues to integrate literacy programs in all grades
Guided reading, ‘The Daily Five’, reading assessment and learning centres in all classrooms
Participated in monthly Professional Development literacy workshops
Grade 5/6 Teacher, Coronation School, EMSB
2008-2009
Conducted private and small group tutorials for special needs students
Collaborated with fellow Grade 5/6 teachers
Developed an Individualized Education Plan for each special needs student
Coordinated a photography project with grade 5/6 girls
Initiated a recycling program throughout the school, coordinated with city authorities
Teacher Assistant, Dr. Jon Bradley, McGill University
2008
Corrected and evaluated term projects and final exams
Conducted weekly tutorials on course units
Substitute Teacher, various schools within the board, EMSB
2007
Replaced teachers for short-term and long-term periods
Taught core subjects
Created unit and assessment materials for all subjects
Taught content based French classes music and art at various levels
Supervised students during field trips
English Teacher, Joongtap School, South Korea
Taught Pre-Kindergarten to high school E.S.L programs
Provided private English tutoring
Coordinated extracurricular activities for students
2006-2007
Founder /Coordinator of a community serving arts project
2002-2004
Performed dances on social issues in Montreal High Schools
Directed and wrote plays on social issues
Organized logistics with Montreal School Board Spiritual Animators
English Teacher, Colegio Ridvan, Las Moras, El Salvador
2000-2001
Developed lessons for Kindergarten to grade eight E.S.L
Performing Arts Coordinator, Red Cross Earthquake Relief Team member
Taught drama and dance after school
EDUCATION
MCGILL UNIVERSITY, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Masters of Arts- Educational Leadership
2009
• Supervisor- Dr. Claudia Mitchell Non-Thesis Project – developed a photography project which
gave Grade 5/6 female students a safe space to explore themes such as, self-esteem, identity
and one’s environment. Conducted weekly workshops with participants from two elementary
schools, resulting in a collaborative photo exhibition
MCGILL UNIVERSITY, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Bachelor of Education- Elementary
• Jules Crevier Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement
2006