Jodine Wells

Ecole St. Joseph School
489 Range Lake Rd
Yellowknife, NT
867-766-4868 (home)
867-920-2112 (work)
867-873-9207 (fax @ work)
Yellowknife, NT

Email: jodinewells@ssimicro.com

Education:

1997 Bachelor of Education (Secondary Methods) Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (Dean's List
        1996-1997)

1996 Bachelor of Arts (Major 1: French, Major 2: Political Science) Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and
         Labrador

1996 Advanced Immersion Program, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois- Rivières, Québec

1994 Immersion Program, L'institut Frecker, Saint Pierre et Miquelon, France

Teaching Experience:

Aug. 2002-   • French Teacher (Grade 4-8)
June 2003       Ecole St. Joseph School, Yellowknife, NT

Sept 2001-   • French Teacher and other duties
June 2002       Jane Collins Academy Hare Bay, NF
              Teaching Core French to Grades 9 - 11, Art 1201 and Art 2200.

Sept 1998-   • Core French and other teaching duties
June 2001       Lakeside Academy, Buchans, NF
             Teaching Core French to Grades 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 (French 2200), 11 (French 3200), Art grades 7 and 8, Art 1201 and Art 2200.
             Also taught Business English 3102 and Nutrition 3100.

Sept 1997-   • Core French/Social Studies/English Teacher
Jun 1998         Goose High School, Goose Bay, Labrador
            Taught French 2100, French 3200, French 3201, World History 3201, Canadian Geography 1202, Canadian Economy 2103,
            Language 2102, Business English 3201, and Family Living 2200. I also had the opportunity to team-teach Art 2200 and Foods 1100.

Jan -            • Core French/French Immersion/Language Arts Teacher Intern
Apr 1997       St. Paul's Intermediate School, Gander, NF
            Taught Grade nine core French and Language Arts, and Grade Eight French Immersion.

Relevant Teaching Experience:

Feb 1999-    • Ladies Volleyball Canada Games 2001 Assistant Coach
Aug 2001        St. John's, NF
            Coaching ladies volleyball team at the 2001 Canada Games held in London, Ontario in August 2001.

Dec 2001-    • Central Cross-Country Ski Coach for 2002 NF and Lab. Winter Games
Mar. 2002 

Sept 2001-    • Sr. Boy's, Girl's Midget and Sr. Girl's Volleyball Coach
Apr 2002         Jane Collins Academy, Hare Bay, NF

Jan-               • Teacher Monitor with Encounters With Canada (2 Weeks)
Feb 2001         Terry Fox Youth Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

April 2000-    • Organizer for Sports Awards Nights
Jun 2001           Lakeside Academy, Buchans, NF

March 2000-  • Public Speaking Coach for Regional French Speak-Off
May 2002         Lakeside Academy, Buchans, NF and now at Jane Collins Academy, Hare Bay, NF

Feb -              • Provincial Midget Elite Volleyball Coach (female)
Aug 1999         St. John's, Grand Falls-Windsor, Stephenville, NF
            Coached and trained provincial volleyball team in NF and at Eastern Canadians in Montréal, PQ and Moncton, NB.

Sept 1998-     • Midget and Senior Volleyball Coach (Male and Female)
Jun 2001           Lakeside Academy, Buchans, NF

Sept 1999-     • Senior Male Basketball Coach
2000                 Lakeside Academy, Buchans, NF

Sept 1999-     • Canteen Operator
Jun 2001           Lakeside Academy, Buchans, NF

Sept 1998-     • Teacher Organizer for Safe Grad Night
Jun 2001           Lakeside Academy, Buchans, NF

Sept 1998-     • Teacher Organizer for Trips to French Canada and St.Pierre
May 2002         Lakeside Academy, Buchans, NF and Jane Collins Academy, Hare Bay, NF.

Jan-                • Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games Male Volleyball Coach at the 1998 NF and Labrador Games
Mar 1998         Goose Bay, Labrador City, NF

Jan-                • Coach of Local Provincial Midget Elite Male Volleyball Players
Jun 1998           Goose Bay, NF

Jan-                • Teacher Organizer of Goose High School Safe Grad
Jun 1998           Goose High School, Goose Bay, NF

Jan-1998        • Jackrabbit Cross-Country Ski Instructor (Ages 10-15)
April 2002        Birchy Brook Nordic Ski Club, Goose Bay, NF and now with Spruce Grove Jackrabbits in Gambo, NF.

Jan-                • Varsity Female Basketball Coach
Mar 1998         Goose High School, Goose Bay, NF

Sept 97-         • Organized a French Help Center and Le Cercle Français
Jun 1998           Goose High School, Goose Bay, NF

Jan-                • Varsity Female Basketball Coach    
May 1998          St. Paul's Intermediate School, Gander, NF

Sept 1992-     • Intramural Residence Sports Representative
Apr 1993          Paton College Residence, Memorial Univeristy of Newfoundland, NF

Jun-                • Recreational Counsellor
Aug 1992          Summer Recreation Program, Gambo, NF

Dec-Mar         • Jackrabbit Cross-Country Ski Instructor (Ages 4-10)
1989 &1990      Jackrabbit Ski Club, Gambo, NF

Educational Research:

Sept-Dec        • Research Assistant
1996 Dean of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland, NF
Compiled research on the effectiveness of teacher preparatory programs.

Jan-Apr          • Research Assistant
1995 Dr. Bruce Mann, Faculty of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland, NF
Compiled research on teacher perceived competence with their use of educational technology.

Educational Philosophy:

I believe that with the proper balance of academics and extra-curricular activities, students are likely to be more interested in school, to excel in school, reach their full potential, and will become well-rounded individuals.

Highlights of Qualifications:

Accomplishments:

2001 Level III National Technical Volleyball Coaching Certificate
2001 Level III National Theory Coaching Certificate
2000 Local Referee Certification for Volleyball
2000 Level II National Technical Volleyball Coaching Certificate
2000 Level II National Theory Coaching Certificate
2000 Level II National Practical Coaching Certificate
1999 Level I National Practical Coaching Certificate
1998 Level I National Technical Volleyball Coaching Certificate
1998 Level I Canadian Association of National Ski Instructor Certificate (CANSI)
1997 Memorial University of Newfoundland Endowment Fund Scholarship
1996 Co-operative Learning Certificate
1991-1993 Member of Memorial University of Newfoundland Varsity Volleyball Team
1992 Robert G. Reid Scholarship, Memorial University of Newfoundland, NF
1992 Environmental Award from the Government of NF
1992 Level I National Theory Coaching Certificate
1991 Winner of Local Public Speaking Competitions and Runner-up at Central NF Regional Competition

Interests:

Playing guitar, athletics (active in volleyball, basketball, curling, weight-lifting, golfing, jogging, cross-country skiing, tennis), hiking, bicycle touring, camping, canoeing, and traveling .