Jennifer Niskanen's Resume

For detailed information about each of this positions please view my Interactive Curriculum Vitae. Its much more fun to look at too.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

. Computer knowledge and experience, including the use of various program design tools, word processing, graphics programs, the Internet, and Web Page design.
. Special training in communication skills including speaking, listening, conflict resolution, and assertiveness training.
. Created an extensive website for the Nipigon Public Library
. Experience teaching in a multicultural environment.
. Experience teaching students with special learning and behavioural needs.
. Music, Theater, and Art background.
. Certification for the subject areas of English, and History, at the Intermediate/Senior Level.
. Attained first class honours in both my Bachelor of Arts degree and my Bachelor of Education degree.
. Experience teaching children, adolescents, and adults of various ability both in the classroom and on a one-to-one basis.

I am currently enrolled in a Interactive Multimedia Program at Canadore College. This coarse includes instruction in photography, video, audio, programming and web page design. It has given me experience with both the Windows and Mac platforms, as well as the following programs: Authorware, Director, Flash, Dreamweaver Ultra Dev , Acid, Sound Forge, Adobe Photoshop and more.

Last year I taught English and Communications Technology at Kapuskasing District High School. This school has a significant francophone population. Living in a community that is primarily French Canadian was a wonderful experience. It helped me to improve my communication skills and helped me to become more flexible. I taught students of various grades, at the advanced, general, and basic levels, as well as students who have special needs, and foreign exchange students. I also taught a split general and basic level English class this year, where I had to learn to develop lesson plans that could suit both levels. In addition, I had the opportunity to be a member of a teaching team, and to work in the school library.

I am looking for a progressive environment, in which I can refine my skills and gain new ideas. I am confident that I have the knowledge and work experience needed to fill many available positions. I am a team player, a fast learner, and a hard worker. I enjoy working with people, and my organization and communication skills are excellent. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.

COMPUTER AND LIBRARY EXPERIENCE:
September - April, 2000-2001 Computer Monitor
Canadore College, North Bay, Ontario

July – August 1999, July – August 1998 Internet And Computer Trainer
Nipigon, Ontario

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
September – June 1999 – 2000 Secondary School Teacher
Kapuskasing District High School, Kapuskasing, Ontario .

1997 – 1999 Teaching Placements
Hillcrest High School, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Port Perry High School, Port Perry, Ontario
Kingsway Public School, Thunder Bay, Ontario

June – August 1997 Private Tutoring for a Learning Disabled Child
Blackstock, Ontario

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
April – June 1996 JP School of Drama and Art
Thunder Bay, Ontario
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1993 – 1994 Stay in School Initiative Program
Port Perry High School, Port Perry, Ontario

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:
2000-2001 Interactive Multimedia Program at Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario
. First class honours.

1994 – 1999 Bachelor of Arts and Concurrent Education Program at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario
. Graduated with first class standing in both my Bachelor of Arts degree and my Bachelor of Education degree with an
English major and History minor.
. Qualified to teach at the Intermediate/ Senior level in Ontario, Canada.

SPECIAL TRAINING:
(1998 – 1999) Various Art Classes – Introduction to painting and ceramics at the University, as well as private study of pottery with a local artist.
(Fall 1998) Interpersonal Communication – Included both listening and speaking skills, as well as conflict resolution techniques and assertiveness training.
(Winter 1998) Teaching In A Multicultural Setting – Included an introduction to a variety of cultures present in Canadian classrooms, communication techniques, and recommendations on how to create a multicultural environment in the classroom.
(Winter 1996) Educational Media – Included training on how to use computers and the Internet in the classroom.. Independently created an interactive website for students grades seven to nine, for which I received a mark of 100%. Attained other computer skills such as the use of databases, spreadsheets, word processing, use of the Internet and e-mail.

My Philosophy of Education, Multimedia Portfolio, and several Lesson Plans are also
available.

		Jennifer Niskanen's Resume





	For detailed information about each of this positions please view my Interactive Curriculum Vitae. Its much more fun to look at too. SPECIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: . Computer knowledge and experience, including the use of various program design tools, word processing, graphics programs, the Internet, and Web Page design. . Special training in communication skills including speaking, listening, conflict resolution, and assertiveness training. . Created an extensive website for the Nipigon Public Library . Experience teaching in a multicultural environment. . Experience teaching students with special learning and behavioural needs. . Music, Theater, and Art background. . Certification for the subject areas of English, and History, at the Intermediate/Senior Level. . Attained first class honours in both my Bachelor of Arts degree and my Bachelor of Education degree. . Experience teaching children, adolescents, and adults of various ability both in the classroom and on a one-to-one basis. I am currently enrolled in a Interactive Multimedia Program at Canadore College. This coarse includes instruction in photography, video, audio, programming and web page design. It has given me experience with both the Windows and Mac platforms, as well as the following programs: Authorware, Director, Flash, Dreamweaver Ultra Dev , Acid, Sound Forge, Adobe Photoshop and more. Last year I taught English and Communications Technology at Kapuskasing District High School. This school has a significant francophone population. Living in a community that is primarily French Canadian was a wonderful experience. It helped me to improve my communication skills and helped me to become more flexible. I taught students of various grades, at the advanced, general, and basic levels, as well as students who have special needs, and foreign exchange students. I also taught a split general and basic level English class this year, where I had to learn to develop lesson plans that could suit both levels. In addition, I had the opportunity to be a member of a teaching team, and to work in the school library. I am looking for a progressive environment, in which I can refine my skills and gain new ideas. I am confident that I have the knowledge and work experience needed to fill many available positions. I am a team player, a fast learner, and a hard worker. I enjoy working with people, and my organization and communication skills are excellent. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. COMPUTER AND LIBRARY EXPERIENCE: September - April, 2000-2001 Computer Monitor Canadore College, North Bay, Ontario July – August 1999, July – August 1998 Internet And Computer Trainer Nipigon, Ontario TEACHING EXPERIENCE: September – June 1999 – 2000 Secondary School Teacher Kapuskasing District High School, Kapuskasing, Ontario . 1997 – 1999 Teaching Placements Hillcrest High School, Thunder Bay, Ontario Port Perry High School, Port Perry, Ontario Kingsway Public School, Thunder Bay, Ontario June – August 1997 Private Tutoring for a Learning Disabled Child Blackstock, Ontario LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: April – June 1996 JP School of Drama and Art Thunder Bay, Ontario . 1993 – 1994 Stay in School Initiative Program Port Perry High School, Port Perry, Ontario EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION: 2000-2001 Interactive Multimedia Program at Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario . First class honours. 1994 – 1999 Bachelor of Arts and Concurrent Education Program at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario . Graduated with first class standing in both my Bachelor of Arts degree and my Bachelor of Education degree with an English major and History minor. . Qualified to teach at the Intermediate/ Senior level in Ontario, Canada. SPECIAL TRAINING: (1998 – 1999) Various Art Classes – Introduction to painting and ceramics at the University, as well as private study of pottery with a local artist. (Fall 1998) Interpersonal Communication – Included both listening and speaking skills, as well as conflict resolution techniques and assertiveness training. (Winter 1998) Teaching In A Multicultural Setting – Included an introduction to a variety of cultures present in Canadian classrooms, communication techniques, and recommendations on how to create a multicultural environment in the classroom. (Winter 1996) Educational Media – Included training on how to use computers and the Internet in the classroom.. Independently created an interactive website for students grades seven to nine, for which I received a mark of 100%. Attained other computer skills such as the use of databases, spreadsheets, word processing, use of the Internet and e-mail. My Philosophy of Education, Multimedia Portfolio, and several Lesson Plans are also available.

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