Taylor Polischuk

Box 162, Lillooet B.C., V0K 1V0

250-256-4557
taylorpolischuk@gmail.com
OnlinePortfolio:http://taylorpolischukteachingportfolio.weebly.com/

EDUCATION AND AWARDS

April 2015 - Bachelor of Education (Elementary), Thompson Rivers University
- Deans List Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Fall 2014
-Practicum experience in grades 2, 3, 7 and LART room.
April 2013 - 96 credits towards a Bachelor of Arts with a focus on English and History, Thompson Rivers University
June 2009 - British Columbia Dogwood Diploma, Lillooet Secondary School

WORK EXPERIENCE
2009 - 2015

Medical Office Assistant

Lillooet Medical Clinic
Scheduling appointments, transcribing doctor dictations for reports and referral letters, filing
patient charts and digitizing patient charts.

2009-2010

In-Class AVID Tutor, Honorarium

Lillooet Secondary School
Assisting teachers in an in-class setting, running group tutoring sessions for students in grades
eight and nine in Science, Math, English, or other classes in which difficulties were being faced.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICA

2015
2016

2015

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail), Classroom teacher - Grade 2.

Providedinstructionina grade2classatCayooshElementarySchoolfrom September
28th, 2015 to the current date. Implemented daily lesson plans with integrated
techniquestomeettheindividualneedsofeachstudent.

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail), T.T.O.C. - Grades K-12.

Organization of classroom and implementation of new school year for the grade
class atCayooshElementaryfromSeptember8thto25th,2015.Beganassessmentsfor
TheGoldTrailReadingContinuum.

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Experience in Kindergartentograde 7classroomsand library,P.E. 8and9,Planning

10, Social Studies 8 and 9,English 8, 9, 10and 12, Science8,French8,Math811,
Foods912andArt912andLSTworkinvariousgrades.

2014-

Merritt Bench Elementary, 2 Week & 10 Week Practicums -

Grade 2/3

2015

Taught 100% for 5 consecutive weeks (all subject areas)

Planned/executed a field trip to the local Skating Arena, as well as implemented other
field trips to the Bowling Alley, Grocery Store and Fitness Gym previously planned by my
Teacher Mentor
Assistant Coached the badminton club
Assisted in casting and running rehearsals for the school musical,
Joust

Demonstrated the ability to effectively assess student progress using a variety of

methods, including PM Benchmarks
Demonstrated effective classroom/behaviour management techniques

Formed positive relationships with students, staff, the L.A.R.T., C.E.A.s and families
Demonstrated the ability to integrate subjects

2014

Juniper Ridge Elementary, 2 Week Practicum -

Grade 3
Planned and taught units in Social Studies and Math

2013

Brocklehurst Middle School, 1 Week Practicum -

Grade 7 & LART Room
Planned and taught language arts and drama lessons
Assisted in LART room activities, including one on one instruction for struggling or high
needs students.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2014 - SMART Notebook Training Program - Level 1
2014 - Explosive, non compliant, disruptive, aggressive kids Ross W. Greene - Video session
2013 - POPARD Workshop - Strategies for Planning and Organization

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Operation Education - (2013-2015)
Working within an on campus club consisting of Bachelor of Education Teacher Candidates (& Alumni) who
support the cause of improving living conditions of citizens in poverty stricken Nicaragua (in support of
Operation Nicaragua).

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Cayoosh Elementary School - (2009 - 2015)

Working in the library to promote reading throughout the school and organizing library shelves.
Assisting teachers in various grades during in-class activities and field trips. Students ranging from
Kindergarten to Grade 7. Assisted in organizing school Book Fair and 10 free books program.
Lillooet Rec Centre - (2012)
Assisted program director in providing a fun outlet for children during the summer months.
Activities included a girls fashion night to boost confidence in elementary school aged girls and a
glow in the dark hockey and tag night to promote athletic outlets for elementary school aged boys.
George M. Murray Elementary - (2008/2009 School Year)
Assisting teachers in an in-class setting, spending one on one attention with children who faced
difficulties. Students ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 7.
Lillooet Secondary School - (2009/2010 School Year)
Assisting teachers in an in-class setting, running group tutoring sessions, organizing and assisting
during University of Victoria Tour field trip for students in grades nine and ten.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Visual arts - Painting, drawing, video processing and editing.
Athletics - Badminton, soccer, dance, floor hockey.

REFERENCES
Lori Stewart

James Clark

Merritt Bench Elementary School Principal

Teacher Mentor for Certification Practicum

Work: (250) 378-2528

Cell: (250)-315-7724

lstewart@sd58.bc.ca

jaclark@sd58.bc.ca

Rose Balan

Michelle Fuller

Faculty Mentor for Certification Practicum

Office Manager at Lillooet Medical Clinic

Home: (250)-378-4772

Work: (250)-256-7505

Cell: (250)-280-2326

mic_fuller@hotmail.com

rozamari54@gmail.com