THERESA HARCOURT
EDUCATOR
SHARE THE JOY OF LEARNING.
Teaching Profile
A lifelong commitment to learning sets the foundation for any great educator. I have challenged myself to experience as many diverse educational environments as possible throughout my undergraduate career. I have proven my unique adaptability, my ongoing dedication to my professional development, and more than anything else, my genuine joy of learning. My principle aim as an educator is to create learning opportunities suitable to the abilities and needs of my students. Eventually, through the demonstration of my palpable passion for the English Language and my diligent and student-centric planning, I will pass on my enduring enthusiasm for learning to my students.
Teaching experience
Substitute Teacher, High School of Montreal Adult Education Centre; Montreal, QC
Secondary Three and Four Academic English Language Arts
April 2015 - present
- Created lessons, assignments and evaluations appropriate to MELS requirements for students in both Secondary Three and Secondary Four English Language Arts classes
- Scaffolded each lesson and assignment to meet the needs of a mixed-ability classroom
Student Teacher, High School of Montreal Adult Education Centre; Montreal, QC Secondary Five Academic English Language Arts
February 2015 - April 2015
- Incorporated ICT, such as Powerpoint, Smartboard, Flipquiz and CBC film archives, to augment understanding and to differentiate instruction
- Organized an intensive, eight-week Secondary Five program, which resulted in students with severe learning challenges obtaining their High School diplomas
Student Teacher, Selwyn House; Westmount, QC
Secondary Three, Four and Five English Language Arts;
Improv Comedy Secondary Four and Five; Squash
August 2013 - December 2013
- Researched professional teaching strategies to effectively teach in a private, all-boys environment
- Integrated into the school community by getting involved in student council, the after-school sports program and the drama program
Student Teacher, Westmount High School; Westmount, QC
Advanced Placement English Language Arts;
Honours Secondary Four English Language Arts;
Secondary Four English Language Arts
April 2013 - June 2013
- Designed learning opportunities, which utilized multiple intelligence theory, to reach at-risk students
- Coordinated a team of student teachers to help with the logistics of the Spring Play showing of The Crucible
Healthy Living Educator, McGill Student Health and Wellness: Montreal, QC
Sexual Health Team
April 2012 - June 2014
- Led workshops on healthy relationships, sexual health, consent, and stress management for university students
- Directed, edited and produced numerous films for the Visual Media Promotions Department
Substitute Teacher, Tewksbury Public Schools; Tewksbury, MA
Grades Two through Six; All Subjects
April 2011- June 2012
- Developed reading, literary and critical thinking skills by providing creative and structured learning modules
- Cultivated an environment of cooperation and respect by modeling “positive language” in the classroom
Student Teacher, Pierre de Coubertin; Saint-Leonard, QC — 2011
French Kindergarden; Resource Centre; Gym, Art and Music
- Established structured routines for young learners, who experienced school and school culture for the first time in their lives
- Exhibited professionalism when communicating with students, staff, and parents
Languages
English (fluent)
French (Intermediate)
2010 - present
2010 - present
Skills
Education
McGill University - Faculty of Education
2010 - 2015
Contemporary Issues in Education, Literature for Young Adults, Communication in Education, Global Education and Social Justice, Educational Psychology, Shakespeare, Milton, Media, Technology and Education, Teaching Secondary English 1&2, Instruction in Inclusive Schools, Measurement and Evaluation, Diverse Learners, Essentials of English Grammar, Postcolonial Literature
Leadership Experience
Orientation Leader, McGill Outdoors Club; Prevost, QC
August 2012
- Coordinated hiking, water-rafting and rock-climbing trips for students of all abilities
- Developed collaborative activities to strengthen the sense of community on the trip
Head Counselor, MBSC International Sports and Language Camps; Boston, MA
June 2011- August 2012
- Managed a small staff to oversee a dorm of over 100 campers
- Organized camp-wide events which involved over 500 campers and staff from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Student Representative, McConnell Residence Council; Montreal, QC
September 2010 - April 2011
- Voted “Most Influential Council Member” because of a clear initiative, dedication and work ethic.
- Contacted large organizations - including restaurants, taxi companies and venues to ensure the quality of scheduled events
Interests
Sports
Culture
Arts
Play
Volleyball
Softball
Distance running
Swimming
Biking
Filmography Improvisational comedy
Poetry-writing
Reading
Traveling
Learning new languages Cooking
Board game creation
Board games