Melissa Diamond
63 Ambassador Row
Winnipeg, MB
R2V 3M2
(204) 782-5263
mdiamond1109@hotmail.com
Professional Portfolio: melissadiamond.weebly.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education (After Degree)
Brandon University
June 2012
Major: Physical Education
Minor: Social Studies
Senior Years
Dean’s Honor Roll
Visiting Student
University of Manitoba
6 Credit Hours – Grade Point Upgrade 2009-2010
9 Credit Hours – Grade Point Upgrade 2003-2004
Bachelor of Arts
University of Winnipeg
April 2010
Upgraded Bachelor of Arts Degree to include Kinesiology major
Bachelor of Arts
University of Winnipeg
June 2002
Double major: Psychology, Justice and Law Enforcement
High School Diploma
Joseph Wolinsky Collegiate
May 1998
Graduated with honors
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
General
 Novel Study (9-12) – October 2011
 Impact of Education on Aboriginal Youth – April 2011
 Assessment For Learning (AFL) – March 2011
 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention – February 2011, February 2012 (recertification)
 Dealing With Difficult Students – January 2011
 SMARTboard Education - November 2010, April 2011 (Intermediate)
 Poverty & Education - November 2010
 Brandon University Faculty of Education Orientation - September 2010
Physical Education
 SAG 2012 – Skillastics, One Two Relay, Dragon Boat
 Coaching Super Seminar – April 2012
 SAG 2011 – Kinball Games, Blush-Free Sex Ed, 101 Warm-Up & Cool-Down
Games
 Substance Abuse - October 2010
 SAG 2010 - "Thriller" & "Kung Fu Panda" Dance, Love vs. Infatuation, Zumba
 CPR/First Aid/AED Operation Certification 2012
 National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP):
 Theory 1 & 2
 Respect in Sport
 Making Ethical Decisions
 Planning a Practice - Certified Learning Facilitator
 Design a Basic Sport Program
 Nutrition - Certified Learning Facilitator
 Teaching and Learning
 Basic Mental Skills
 Swim 101 (Pending)
STUDENT TEACHING
H.C. Avery Middle School, Winnipeg, MB. – Spring 2012
Middle Years Physical Education
Hebrew Language Program
Assisted coaching grade 7 badminton team, marathon club
Gimli High School, Gimli, MB. – Fall 2011
Senior Years Physical Education
40S (Grade 12) Psychology
Grade 9 “FIRE” Initiative Program (Freedom, Inquiry, Responsibility, Equity)
Assisted coaching junior varsity girls volleyball team
Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute, Winnipeg, MB. – Spring 2011
Grade 12 (Senior 4) Physical Education
40S (Grade 11/12) Psychology
Dr. George Johnson School, Gimli, MB. – Fall 2010
Middle Years Physical Education
Assisted coaching grade 7 girls volleyball team
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
Day Camp Instructor – Seven Oaks School Division
July 2012 – August 2012
MYcamp Instructor
Substitute Teacher – Seven Oaks School Division
Evergreen School Division
Louis Riel School Division
Pembina Trails School Division
Gray Academy of Jewish Education
June 2012 – present
September 2012 – present
Kickboxing Instructor – Brandon University
January 2012 – March 2012
November 2012 – present
Recreation programming – beginner kickboxing
Kickboxing Instructor – Yoga, Pilates and More
February 2010 – June 2010
Boot camp and beginner cardio classes.
Kickboxing Instructor – Asper Jewish Community Campus
Fall 2006
Beginner level Kickboxing and Muai Thai (Thai boxing).
Fitness day programming.
Beach Patrol – Gimli Beach
Summer 1999, 2000, 2001
Promoting and ensuring beach safety, keeping the beach clean and hazard free,
providing first aid, public relations, various maintenance tasks (cleaning washrooms,
picking up litter, etc.).
Summer 2001, promoted to Head Beach Patrol: responsible for hiring and training of
staff, staff scheduling.
Dance Instructor – Asper Jewish Community Campus
Season 1998, 1999
Israeli dance classes for girls aged 6-13.
Day Camp Counselor – Winnipeg Beach, MB.
Daily program planning.
Dance program director.
Assistant lifeguard.
Summer 1997, 1998
Server – Moxie’s Classic Grill
February 2008 – Present
Dining room server.
Quality Service Leader Trainer of new staff members.
Shift leader, responsible for assigning on and post-shift duties to ensure a clean
and productive work environment as well as promotion of teamwork.
Ability to maintain calmness and multi-task in a fast paced, high-stress
environment.
Coach – Special Olympics Manitoba
2008 – Present
Volunteer swim coach.
INTERESTS/SKILLS
 Swim (and other sport) coach
 Hebrew language speaking
 Able to work in high-pressure situations.
 Team player.
 Experience in working with children and the general public.
 Competitive Muai Thai kickboxing – 14 years.
Part time kickboxing instructor (approximately 10 years).
Assistant coach to master instructor – training and conditioning of
competitive (and non-competitive) athletes, assisting in pre-competition
preparation as well as ringside guidance, and post-competition guidance
both physical and mental.
In process of training for black belt certification.
REFERENCES
Eldon Montgomery – Retired Principal, Superintendent/Field Experience Faculty Advisor
(Brandon University)
105-100 Creek Bend Road, Winnipeg, MB, R2N 0G1
(204) 255-3025
jemonty@mts.net
Patrick Morican – Retired Principal/Field Experience Faculty Advisor (Brandon University)
Box 2084, Gimli, MB, R0C 1B0
(204) 642-8130
Brad Johnson – Cooperating Teacher – Physical Education, Gimli High School
52-7th Avenue, Gimli, MB, R0C 1B0
(204) 642-5063
Jerrick Hodge – Kickboxing Coach
1845 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3J 0G7
(204) 885-8020
Erinn Clarke – Head Coach, Seals Swim Team
5-3893 Ness Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R2Y 1T3
(204) 250-3272
Mlee Price – Head Coach, Brandon Great Whites Swim Team
(204) 729-9302
mlee-price@hotmail.com
Mike Sommerfelt – Service Manager, Moxie’s Classic Grill
234 B-1485 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3G 0W4
(204) 783-1840