PORTFOLIO
Professional Information
My name is Megan Cathcart and I am enrolled in the English and Education concurrent program offered by the University of Calgary. My specialization is Secondary English Language Arts Education. Hello and welcome to my digital portfolio which includes my current educational philosophy, my views concering the importance of professional development, and a segment on my passion for my English specialization. I have gathered the resources included in this portfolio to parse out and support my current views of what it means to be a good teacher. I hope you enjoy.
Work Experience
Summer Camp Counsellor at Panorama Hills Community Centre
July-August 2016
Responsibilities included:
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Leading and implementing an engaging camp program
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Participating in all camp activities including crafts, games, and field trips
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Interacting and forming relationships built on trust and respect with children ages 3-10
Tutor at the Calgary Tutoring Centre
July 2014- August 2015
Responsibilities included:
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Preparing lessons based on the Alberta Curriculum
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Assisting students with understanding course content, completing assignments and studying for exams
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Being flexible in order to adapt to individual students’ needs
Volunteer Experience
Center Street Church Youth Group Leader
September 2014-present
- Weekly preparing a program for youth including games, lessons, and activities
- Planning community service opportunities, bible studies, and group outings
- Interacting with youth and creating a safe and accepting environment
Camp Cherith Summer Counselor
August 11-17, 2013
- Supervising and participating in all camp activities
- Encouraging participation and teamwork among campers
- Building relationships with campers built on trust and respect
Red Deer Regional Hospital Volunteer
January-May, 2012
- Handing out food trays and water
- Assisting patients with eating who are not able to feed themselves
- Visiting and/or reading with patients
CrossRoads Church Missionary
July 3-17, 2012
- Fundraising and traveling with a team of 17 students and leaders to Momaia, Romania to work with the Rudarri people
- Running programs for children with responsibilities including helping with crafts, organizing and teaching lessons, and playing games
- Pouring concrete, painting and weeding
Yellow Fish Road Notre Dame School Project Manager
January-June, 2011
- Coordinating with elementary schools and environmental educators
- As a team, creating and presenting an environmental presentation for elementary students
- Leading children around their communities to paint yellow fish by the storm drains and educate their neighbors about the watershed
- Fundraising to afford a pizza party for participating classes
2010 - present
2010 - present