Lauren E. Bombardieri 8403 Summerside Grande Blvd. SW , AB T6X 0J1 (780) 222-3897 – cell (780) 450-2627 – home [email protected]

EDUCATION University of Edmonton, Alberta Bachelor of Education Graduating June 2016 Major: Elementary Generalist Minor: English as a Second Language

Harry Ainlay Composite High School Edmonton, Alberta High School Diploma (Honours, French Immersion) Graduated June 2012

L a n g u a g e s French – I am fluent in French and received my DELF (B2) in 2012. I have the skills to teach French as a Second Language and French Immersion classes in an elementary setting.

Spanish – I have a fairly high competency in Spanish and have taken several Spanish courses at the University of Alberta. I have the skills to teach Spanish as a Second Language and Spanish Immersion classes in an elementary setting with support.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Edmonton, Alberta Mayfield School January – April 2016 Taught in an Early Education classroom with nine students, aged 3-5. Students had a variety of special needs. Taught small group, one on one and full class activities. Acted as a Spanish language interpreter for parents during IPP meetings.

Black Gold Public Schools October – December 2015 École Beau Meadow Elementary School Recreation Technician I Taught in grade four classroom with 19 students. Taught all core courses as well as French as a Second Language. Also involved in knitting club, signing club and organizing Remembrance Day Ceremony.

Edmonton Public Schools Edmonton, Alberta Lee Ridge School March – May 2014 Taught in a combined grades 2/3 classroom with 24 students; many English Language Learners, two students were designated as having special needs. Taught gym, social studies, science and art as well as some ELA and math. Also taught the BLAP class for gym. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

City of Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta Recreation Technician I Summers 2012-2015 As a playground leader, worked individually and in a team to develop and implement recreation programming for children aged 3-18. Due to the needs of the participants, I provided instruction in French, English and Spanish. My programming included arts and crafts, games, sports, science experiments and different themed activities every week. Recreation Technician I

City of Edmonton (cont.) Edmonton, Alberta Recreation Technician I Summers 2012-2015 As a “ Travelling Playground” leader, visited low income housing projects to provide drop-in, no-cost summer recreation opportunities for children 6-12 years of age, in areas where there are significant barriers impeding access to the traditional playground program. Helped to support enhancement of multicultural groups’ access to sports and recreation and facilitated these neighbourhoods/groups to transition into the more traditional green shack program. As a Multi Activity Program Leader - Core Programs member, provided 2013-2014 leadership for drop-in and registered recreational programs for children/youth ages 6-17 years old (e.g. Brander Garden Rocks at Riverbend Junior High School) Learn to Skate, Winter Shack programs). Prepared program plans and evaluations of activities

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Edmonton Public Schools 2014-2015 Michael Strembitsky School Classroom Volunteer Volunteered in five grade 2 classes, once every week for the entire school year. Assisted teachers by working one on one and with small groups to help struggling students in ELA, math and science.

University of Alberta 2013-2014 High School Model United Nations Conference Foreign Policy Advisor Worked with a team of other volunteers to host a Model United Nations conference for high school students in Edmonton and area. Created and maintained a blog detailing how to conduct research, write an essay and behave in a debate. I also worked with students to enhance their diplomacy skills

Harry Ainlay High School 2009-2012 Led crews of incoming Grade 10 students through activities designed to 2011-2012 welcome, enroll, orient and “link” them to Harry Ainlay Link Crew Leader Led groups of elementary students through various stations at “A Walk 2010- 2012 Around the World Multiculturalism Day.” Group Leader

Community Volunteering

City of Edmonton Waste Management 2012 - present Developed and led reuse crafting workshops for community groups and Reuse Crafter schools. Community League Volunteer 2004 - present Face painter, children’s activity programmer at special events sponsored by various community leagues (e.g. Riverbend Winterfest, Terwillegar Carnival, Halloween & Silent Auction, TRAC 10k Run. Mill Woods Day, Woodvale Ski Night, Summerside Snowflake Festival and Community League Day)

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES ( c o n t . ) City of Edmonton Community Services Summer 2007 - 2011 Leader in Training Worked with recreation leaders to develop and run summer programs for children at day camps and playgrounds

City of Edmonton Community Services 2007 – 2011 Special Events Volunteer Led recreational activities at City of Edmonton Special Events (e.g. Mill Woods Bike Festival) Assisted with recreational activities for children at community special events and families at Christmas Reflections and Halloween Spooktacular at Fort Edmonton

Ronald MacDonald House 2011-2012 Co-led Baking Bees program: working with children to create baked goods for families staying at the house.

Edmonton Alliance Français Summer 2011 Summer Camp Volunteer Provided support to teaching staff who led activities in the classroom, playing sports, going on excursions, for children ages 6 – 11. Interests and Extracurricular Activities Knitting ● Assisted with knitting club during practicum at Ecole Beau Meadows Fall 2015 ● Provided hand knit hats to United Way’s “Coats for Kids and Families” 2014-present Campaign, as well as the Grey Nuns Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ● Taught parents and participants at summer Green Shack program 2014-2015 Reading Edmonton Public Library 2007- 2011 Youth Advisory Member at Mill Woods and Old Strathcona Branches Edmonton Journal Raise a Reader Book Drive and Sale Book Drive and Sale 2007 – 2008 Worker Avalon Junior High School Library Club 2006-2007 Drama/Fine Arts Theatre Alberta’s Artstrek at Red Deer College – 2009 & 2010 Completed Drama courses at school from Gr 7 - 11 and Musical Theater 2007-2012 from Gr10 – 12. Voice Lessons at Alberta College Conservatory of Music 2010 – Present Avalon School Drama Performance Cast – 2007-2009 Interests and Extracurricular Activities (cont.) Drama/Fine Arts(cont.) Theatre Alberta’s Artstrek at Red Deer College – 2009 & 2010 Avalon School Improv Team 2007-2009 Leadership 2011-2012 High School Model United Nations Seminar on United Nations and International Affairs (SUNIA) Summer 2012 Completed T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More) Leadership Courses 2010-2012 at Harry Ainlay Composite High School Alberta Association of Students' Councils and Advisors “Be the Change” Youth May 2009 Leadership Conference Member of Avalon School • 2009 Grad Committee 2009 Member of Avalon School Student Council 2008-2009 Certificates and Awards Standard First Aid/CPR-C/AED DELF (Diplôme en Lange Français, B2) Awarded Best Position Paper (2012) at High School Model UN Girls Guides of Canada Gold Cord Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI) – trained to teach children swimming and water safety. Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross (includes First Aid) - expired Red Cross Babysitting REFERENCES Will be provided on request.