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JORDAN MCFARLEN869 Seymour Crescent (306) 545-2317Regina, Saskatchewan jordan_mcfarlen@hotmail.comS4X 2B6 mcfarljo.wordpress.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) graduate (April 2010) seeking a teaching opportunity.Expertise in Business and Physical Education with ability to teach a variety of subjects.

EDUCATION

2005-Present Bachelor of Education (Secondary)Business Education, Physical EducationUniversity of Regina, Regina, SKCompletion April 2010Overall GPA of 78.9%

Scholarships CIS Academic All-Canadian 2008 & 2009& Awards Academic and Athletic Achievement Award 2008 Winter

Academic and Athletic Achievement Award 2007 Fall

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Conferences:- ACTIVATE! 2008 National Youth Leadership Conference May 7-11,2008,

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON.- Saskatchewan Business Teachers Association Annual Spring Conference April

2008, 2009

Certifications:- First Aid, CPR, AED Certified- Lions Quest Certified

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Successful Internship in secondary school teaching grades 9-12

-Proven ability to manage classroom using positive communication to motivate andconnect with students

- Innovative implementation of teaching strategies- Strong computer skills; effective use of educational technologies- Able to adapt lessons to meet needs of various learning styles- Positive experience teaching in both collaborative and independent environments- Actively involved in personal and professional learning communities

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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Internship: August December, 2009

School: Sheldon-Williams Collegiate, Regina, SK

SupervisingTeacher: Mrs. Helen Sukovieff

Assignment: Taught grade 9-12 students in various subject areas

Responsibilities: - Created, taught and evaluated units in the following courses:Entrepreneurship 30, CPT 20/30, Physical Education 20, PhysicalEducation 9 and Health 9- Implemented and advised a successful Junior Achievement classcompany in Entrepreneurship- Organized a field trip to the University of Regina IMP Lab

- Supervised overnight outdoor education trip to Dallas Valley- Adapted lesson plans for various student learning styles- Assistant Coach of Junior Boys Basketball Team

RELATED EXPERIENCE

2009 Summer Camp Coordinator/Head InstructorUniversity of Regina Cougar Boys Basketball Camp- Planned and implemented entire camp curriculum- Responsible for supervision of 50 or more participants- Organized meal plan program and guest speakers

- Promoted active learning time and lifelong physical activity

2007, 2008 Senior Field InstructorSummers University of Regina Summer Sports School

- Responsible for planning two months of activities forchildren aged 4-12 years- Demonstrated and explained a variety of skills and techniques

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

JanuaryMay Co-Chair and Sponsorship Coordinator

2008, 2009 In Motion Teens and Young Adult Committee- Planned and implemented afternoon fitness events with students fromCochrane high school and Balfour Collegiate- Organized major International Youth Week Event ActiveBodies...Active Minds for 75 youth on May 6th, 2008

May & June Instructor and Coach2008 Ehrlo Services Community Basketball League

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- Worked with at-risk youth aged 5-19 years- Taught players fundamentals of basketball- Motivated and challenged players to become active

OTHER EXPERIENCE

June 2008 Organizer/CoordinatorPiapot First Nation School - U of R Visit- Planned a full day of activities for 8 Aboriginal students- Organized a tour of the entire U of R Campus- Instructed a 2 hour basketball session- Educated youth on importance of school and health

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Interests: - Member of U of R Cougar Mens Basketball Team (5th yr)

- Coaching: Sheldon Jr. Boys Basketball (Present), Campbell Jr. BoysBasketball (08-09), Jr. Cougars (07-09)- Outdoor activities: kayaking, camping, hiking, snowshoeing, biking etc.

- Computers and educational technologies

Memberships: - Member of SBTA - Saskatchewan Business Teachers Association(2007-Present)- Member of Health, Outdoor and Physical Education Student Society(2008-Present)

- Business Education Student Society Member (2007-Present)

REFERENCES

Available upon request. Not shown online out of respect for the privacy of their contact info.