"Your life as a teacher begins the day you realize you are always a learner."~ Robert John Meehan
ABOUT ME
Welcome! My name is Anna, and I am currently studying in the Professional Linking Program at Simon Fraser University. I am on track to becoming an elementary school teacher in the Spring of 2021. My passions include Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, and supporting learners with diverse needs. My journey to becoming a teacher has spanned over a decade. As a parent of a high-spirited child who needed more from me, I became interested in learning effective ways to respond to his needs. This passion took me from learning to be a better parent to eventually travelling to England to volunteer in an alternative school for students with adverse childhood experiences. I have so much to learn yet, and I am excited to be on this journey with you.
MY CREDO
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I believe students learn best when they feel a sense of belonging. I must create a safe and inclusive environment that nourishes students’ academic growth and social-emotional needs.
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I believe that each learner is unique, and as such, I will respect and consider each of my student’s styles of learning and celebrate all students’ diversity and individuality.
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I believe play is the foundation of learning. It is essential to create a learning environment that is engaging and relevant for my students.
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I believe that mistakes and challenges are learning opportunities. I will ensure that these opportunities are utilized to promote growth-mindset and skill-building.
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I believe teachers are role models who help their students make sense of the world. I must respect the power and influence I have as a teacher and always maintain clear boundaries when interacting with my students, families, and communities.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
My Studies
Exected Graduation-July 2022
BACHELOR OFÂ APPLIED BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS, CAPILANO UNIVERSITY
Expected Graduation-April, 2022
PROFESSIONAL LINKING PROGRAM, SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Expected Graduation-2023
BACHELORÂ OF GENERAL STUDIES, THOMPSON RIVER UNIVERSITY
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
My Qualifications
September 2016-2020
BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKER, ARGYLE FOS, NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Behavioural, social-emotional support for elementary school-aged students with diverse needs
Responsible for tasks such as collecting data and monitoring observable behaviour to facilitate a functional assessment of behaviour to help inform the creation of support plans
Collaborate with school staff to develop interventions and implement strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners
Classwide Positive Behavior Support
January 2023 - June 2025
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT WORKER SRSP, NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Support for elementary-aged students with complex challenges enrolled in a Level 4 school district program
Outreach support for students’ home schools, teachers, and support staff
Observations, data collecting, data entry
Collaborated and worked alongside mental health clinicians (Coastal Health)
January 2023 - June 2025
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT WORKER, SUTHERLAND FOS, NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Support for students with complex and diverse challenges across four elementary schools
Collaborate with case managers and administrators and teachers for the creation of support plans
Data collecting and observations to inform the making of Functional Behavior Assessments
Worked closely with classroom teachers to support all students in the environment.
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