MELISSA EVANOCHKO
51 Kirlystone Way
Winnipeg, MB, R2G3B4
Cell (204) 509-4887
E-mail
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education, Brandon University- Sept ‘09-April ‘11
Bachelor of Arts, University of Winnipeg-2006
- Major- Geography Minor- French
QUALIFICATIONS
Reliable, honest, hardworking
Energetic
Bilingual in French
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to connect with all age groups
Computer knowledge and skills
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher- Angus Mckay School- March 8-April 30, 2010
- Taught and observed in a Grade 5 Basic French classroom
Sun Valley Elementary School -Oct.19-Nov.23, 2009
- Taught and observed in a grade 1 French Immersion classroom
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Teacher’s Assistant and Resource Aid – Wayoata Elementary School
- Provide instructional assistance to students in one on one, small group, and classroom settings.
- Implementation of a literacy program for K-4 students
Youth Program Worker– Elmwood-Kildonan YMCA-YWCA
- Prepare and instruct craft and reading activities for children ages 3-10.
- Facilitate Youth Leadership program.
Playroom Worker- Children’s Hospital
- Provided care and comfort to the young patients of the Children’s Hospital
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sept 2009-Present
YMCA Brandon
Before and After School Coordinator
July 2009-Sept 2009
YMCA Elmwood-Kildonan
Summer Day Camp Counselor
May 2008-Aug 2008
River East Transcona School Division: Maintenance Dept.
Student Painter
August 2007- December 2007
Challenger Geomatics Ltd.
Surveyor Assistant/Office Assistant
February 2007- August 2007
Air Canada
Flight Attendant
April 2006- June 2007 (seasonal)
Celtic Reforestation Ltd.
Tree Planter/Pine Beetle Prober
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
How good will I be? Reaching My Potential as an Educator
February 19, 2010 (WestCast 2010)
Exploring Aboriginal Literature
February 19, 2010 (WestCast 2010)
French Literature for the Classroom
February 18, 2010 (WestCast 2010)
WebQuest: Exploring Health Education through a Multicultural Lens
February 18, 2010 (WestCast 2010)
Make ‘N Take Math Games and Investigating Number Sense (k-4)
September 18, 2009
Play on Words (K-6)
September 25, 2009
Unlock the Mystery: Maximize Learner Retention (k-12)
November 27, 2009
CERTIFICATES
Co-presenter at the University of Lethbridge, WestCast 2010
Math Olympics
W.E.V.A.S (Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive States)
July 2008
First Aid/CPR Certificate
July 2009
ORGANIZATIONS/HOBBIES
Kildonan Co-ed Slo-Pitch League- 5 years
Rossdale/Vitretz Ukrainian Dance School- 15 years
Softball Manitoba- 10 years
YWCA-YMCA Member- 8 years
INTERESTS
I enjoy playing most sports. Reading is a favourite past time. I enjoy being outdoors, camping, going to the beach. Working with and meeting new people.
REFERENCES
Donna Nowicki
Wayoata Elementary School
Grade 3 Teacher
204-958-6840
Janet Potter
Wayoata Elementary School
Resource Teacher
204-958-6840
Jenica Lang
YWCA-YMCA
Youth Program Coordinator
204-782-8824