MELISSA D. HANSFORD B . ED

Box 637302 Westview Drive

Balgonie, SaskatchewanSOG OEO

 Phone: 771 - 2185 (h) 698 - 2591 (w) 539-9504 (cell)

 

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EDUCATION Post Secondary:

1991 - Bachelor of Education University of Regina Arts Education Program

  Major - English Literature Minor – Drama * English A30 and B30

accreditation (2004) (2009)

  Internship: January - April 1991

Balfour Collegiate, Regina, SaskatchewanGrades 11/12 English Grade 10 Drama

 High School1985 - Assiniboia Composite High School, Assiniboia, Saskatchewan

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PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION______________________________

As an educator, my educational values are comprised of many areas of focus including provision of a responsive learning environment in which students can be motivated to realize their potential, while being exposed to various styles of educational strategies. I am committed to the clear and present importance of technological literacy and growth that is demanded in the classroom today. A successful 21st century learner will vary greatly from the students of the past. I staunchly believe in the vital existence of a strong reading, writing, speaking and listening based English Language Arts program. I also solidly support the importance of the arts in education and the impact that the arts hold in the development of an individual. While recognizing these values, I also strive to integrate these philosophies into my teaching and co-curricular involvement.

 

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

WOLSELEY HIGH SCHOOLPRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL DIVISION

August 2004 – current Senior English Teacher

Grade 12 Homeroom Current –

ELA 30, ELA 20, TLT, CPT 20 -30,Theatre Arts 20-30, Art 20-30, PAA 30 Survey

Other Subjects- 2004 - onwardMedia Studies 20, ELA 9, 10, Arts Education 8 & 9, Art 10, Teacher Librarian,

Can St. 30, PAA 10 survey ( CPT )

Initiated a WHS Drama Club– 2005 Organize a n Annual Dinner Theatre - draws A 250- 300+ audience – 2005 -

2010 Sr. Drama Director – full length plays

- 2005 – 2010, Region 5 SDA Festival Participant –

2006,2007,2008,2010 Festival Host - 2006 Region 5 Best Overall Play Winner– 2007,2008 Participant –SDA Provincial Festival 2007,2008 WHS Drama Club involves 1/3 of student

population

SLC Advisor – 2004- 2010 Yearbook

E journalism – Advisor –Participant – Photo-Journalism–PVSD 2007,2008

Assessment Coordinator- WHS Teacher Logic –Trainer - WHS AGSD – Benchmarks ELA 20 Evaluator

-2005

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TEACHING EXPERIENCEVIBANK SCHOOL

PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL DIVISION( FORMERLY RESD AND AGSD )

1994 - 2004 August 1994 – 50%

contract 1999 - 83%

contract 2001 - full-time contract

Senior English Teacher

ELA 6-9, ELA 10-30, Media Studies 20,

Can. St. 30, Arts Ed 6-10, Psychology 30

Initiated a student drama program (1995) that involved approximately 1/3 of the high school population by 2000

Directed, organized and managed a dinner theatre production (This production grew into an annual presentation that was attended by 250+ people from the community and surrounding area.)

Simultaneously directed two one act plays for presentation (1995, 1996)

Directed full length plays (1997- 2003)

SLC Advisor – 1994 – 2004

Suicide Intervention Workshop(certificate - 1997)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

December 1993 - March 1994 - temporary contractWhite City School,

Buffalo Plains School Division ( former) Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher

April 1994 - June 1994 - substitute teaching (K- 9) White City School,

Buffalo Plains School Division ( former ) June – Temporary Grade 7 Teacher

  August 1991 - June 1993 - permanent / full-time

(resigned - to re-locate) Whitewood School, Broadview School Division #18 ( former )  1992/1993 Grade 9 Homeroom Teacher and ELA 20

1991/1992 Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher

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PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS TLT Meetings/ PD Academies /Technology - Participant-

PVSD SPDU –Participant - Using Technology to Support

Teaching and Learning – Oct. 09 Link Member –PVSD– 2010-2011 SDA Provincial Board – MAL – 2008 SASCA– Provincial Board Member – 2007-2011 U of R – Internship Retreat Leader – 2008, 2010( invited)

U Of R – Internship Co-operating Teacher5 x- Vibank2 x- Wolseley

Accreditation Seminar – 2004 ( Initial ) Renewal - 2009 Committee Member – WHS – Education Week,

Remembrance Day, DEAR, Staff Social Committee, etc.,

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OTHER INTERESTS

Member – Balgonie Tumbleweed TheatreMember – Balgonie Curling ClubSafe Food Handling Certificate – 2006CPR – Renewed - 2009

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REFERENCES

Mrs. Kim SautnerPrincipalWolseley High SchoolPVSD698-2591

Kelly IrelandTeaching and Learning Technology(TLT) ConsultantPVSD306-539-7156 (cell)

Other References Available Upon Request