In the last three years I have: 

 Worked full-time in four schools
Citadel High School (Feb 2015 - Jun 2015 - 100% Term)
Citadel High School (Sept 2014 - Jan 2015 - Long Term Sub)
Citadel High School (Jan - June 2014 100% Term )
Sir John A High School (Sept 2013 - Jan 2014 Long Term Sub)
Park West School  (Jan - June 2013 100% Term)
Gorsebrook Junior High (Sept 2012- Jan 2013 Long Term Sub )
Taught
English 11
English 9
Drama 10
Social Studies 8
Social Studies 9
Global Geography 12
African Canadian Studies 11
Healthy Living 9
Law 12
Canadian Families 12
Oceans 11
Business Technology 11

 Spent time substituting in administration
Gorsebrook Junior High (Dec 2012-Jan 2013)

 Co-organized well-attended events
375+ Student High School Prom (Citadel High)
Grade Nine Year-End Celebrations (Park West School)
Coffee House Fundraiser (Sir John A High School)
Talent Show Fundraiser (Gorsebrook Junior High)

 Implemented School Social Media Strategy
Redesigned the official school website of Citadel High School
Managed the school Twitter feed

Hosted Lunchtime Clubs
Guitar Club (Gorsebrook Junior High)
Glee Club (Park West School)
Debate Club (Park West School)
Guitar Club (Sir John A High School)

 Chaperoned
 5-Day Grade Nine Trip to Montreal (Park West School)
3-Day Hockey Tournament in Yarmouth (Sir John A High School)
Day-Long Duke of Edinburgh Practice Hike (Gorsebrook Junior High)
Four School Dances (Park West School)
Grade Nine Year-End Celebrations Dinner and Boat Cruise (Park West School)

 Was The Teacher Advisor For
NSSSA Metro Cabinet Advisor
NSSSA Provincial Conference (Citadel High)
Touch Football (Gorsebrook Junior High)
Girls Soccer (Sir John A High School)
Girls Soccer (Citadel High School)
Boys Hockey (Sir John A High School)

Attended
55 Hours of Professional Development (See P.D. link above)


As a coach and teacher, I have devoted my time to learning and improving the skills that are necessary to be a professional educator. I believe I am capable of great achievement in the teaching profession. 

 I have an extensive background in special needs care and education having worked one-on-one with children and adolescents who have ADHD, autism, FAS, asberger's syndrome, cerebral palsy, sexual assault issues, oppositional defiance, poor home lives and troubled development. I have the patience, empathy, creativity, and humour to help learners who have different needs succeed.

I am very technologically inclined, adaptable, and actively pursue new trends which often puts me in a position to educate those (teachers and students alike) who are not as inclined.  

 I actively pursue opportunities to be creative and showcase my love for music and performance and my musical and artistic skill is used in the classroom.

Thank you for considering me for employment with your institution. I very much look forward to speaking with you in person and encourage you to interview me further.

Dereck Thibault