Hannah Myles
727 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC
@HannahMyles8
Career Summary
I am an
enthusiastic Science Educator. I am currently a Faculty Associate at SFU in the
Professional Development Program. Previous to this appointment, I was a Science
Department Head, teaching Senior Biology and Junior Science at Burnaby South Secondary. I enjoy collaborating and being involved in
the school community. I am completing a MEd
in Imaginative Education and Learning in Depth at SFU in July 2014.
Education
Simon Fraser University, Surrey (2012-2104)
Completing
a MEd in Imaginative Education and Learning in Depth
·
Areas that I have explored include:
purpose of education, assessment, imagination, creativity, Vygotskian theory,
curriculum development, alternate school environments, inquiry approaches,
ecological education, science education and transfer of knowledge
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby (2002-2003)
Completed
the Professional Development Program in Education
·
Received the Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship
in Education
·
Participated as a member of the
Professional Programs Committee and the Secretary of the Education Student
Association
University of British Columbia, Vancouver (1997-2002)
Completed
a B.Sc. in Conservation Biology, Completed the Science One Program (1997/1998)
University of Melbourne, Australia (2000)
Participated
in the UBC Exchange Program
Work Experience
& Leadership Appointments
Simon Fraser University (2012-current)
Faculty
Associate in the Professional Development Program
- Responsible for the supervision of student teachers during their school placement
- Mentor and advise student teachers as they develop their practice
- Evaluate and recommend successful student teachers for certification
- Develop module programs for individual and group instruction
o Create a classroom and an online
community (through the use of twitter and SFU’s online application – Canvas)
o Promote the study of education
literature and the examination of educational issues
o Prepare and implement workshops on a
variety of topics including: planning, assessment, motivation, engagement, teaching
strategies, aboriginal education, and special education.
o Provide opportunities for students to
practice skills
o Provide feedback on student reflections
and student progress within the program
o A liaison between SFU’s Faculty of
Education and the public schools
Coquitlam
School District, Teacher on Call (2012-present)
Taught in a variety of elementary, middle and secondary schools
within the district in May and June of 2013.
McGraw Hill Publishing (2011-2012)
Collaborated,
contributed and edited the textbook and teacher resource guide: BC Biology 12, Inquiry into Life http://www.mcgrawhill.ca/school/products/9781259088148/
Burnaby South Secondary (2011-2012)
Science
Department Head & Teacher
Leadership Experience
My
role was to enable and encourage collaboration, be approachable, and supportive. I worked with my department to bring forward
new ideas, encourage discussion and inspire reflection. I was also responsible for our department
budget, approving all purchases, and working with our lab assistants to
maintain the necessary inventory needed for experiments. Ultimately, I worked
with my department to improve student success within our Science Program and School.
·
Science Department Head
·
Organizer of our School Based Learning
Team (focus on Engaging Learners)
Teaching Experience
My
method of instruction and assessment is varied, with an assortment of hand-on
activities, field experiences, and project-based lessons suited to meet the
individual needs of every learner. My classroom focus in on inquiry.
·
Teaching Assignment: Biology 12,
Biology 11, & Science 8
Cariboo Hill Secondary (2003-2011)
Science
Department Head & Teacher
Leadership Experience
·
Science Department Head (2007-2011)
·
Athletic Director & Intramural
Coordinator (2004-2006)
·
Coach and/or Teacher Sponsor
(Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country Running)
Teaching
Experience
·
AP Biology, Biology 12, Biology 11,
Science 8,9, & 10, PE 8, Planning 10
Extracurricular Participation
·
School Associate for the SFU
Professional Development Program (2006, 2011)
·
Professional Development Committee
Member (2010-2011)
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School Wellness Committee Member
(2007-2010)
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School Leaving Ceremonies Committee
Member (2003-2011)
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Scholarship Committee Member (2003-2011)
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Staff Committee Member (2003-2007)
·
Literacy School Goal Committee Member
(2003-2005)
Gleneagle Secondary, Summer Session, Coquitlam (2007)
Taught
Biology 11 Advanced Credit
Burnaby Central Secondary, Summer Session, Burnaby (2003-2006)
Taught
Biology 11 and Physics 11 Advanced Credit
Professional
Development
Some of the
conferences and committees I have taken part in:
IERG
Summer Conference (2013)
Imaginative
Education Conference (2012, 2013)
Engaging
all Learners: Secondary School Based Learning Team (2011-2012)
Catalyst
Science Conference (October, 2011)
Building
Leadership Capacity (Burnaby Program) (2006-2008)
Science 8,
9, 10 Curriculum Updates (2006-2008)
Biology 12
Collaboration Committee (2006-2007)
Cariboo
Hill School Goal: Literacy (2003 – 2011)
Cariboo
Hill Goal: Social Responsibility/School Wellness (2003 – 2011)
AP Biology
Conference (2003-2005)
PASCO
Probe Technology Workshop (2006-2007)
Lab Safety
Training (2005-2006)
Basketball
NCCP Level 1 (2004)
Interests
Outdoor
Recreation (walking, running, hiking, biking, swimming, beach volleyball)
Mindfulness
and yoga
Participating
in Triathlons (Sprint distance)
Cake
Decorating (Completed the Wilton Cake Decorating Courses 1 to 4 in 2010)
References
