Jake Collings
Teacher
Sturgeon
Summary
Empathetic, creative and energetic teacher with experience in classroom administration, learning spaces and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in *very* versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, with a drive to inspire students with a passion for creating and understanding.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Culinary Instructor
Public Schools Branch
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Evaluated student performance fairly through practical exams, written assessments, and class participation.
- Stayed current with industry trends and advancements by attending conferences, workshops, and professional development seminars...and doing a lot of cooking.
- Implemented individualized learning strategies, accommodating diverse learning styles and fostering student success.
Itinerant Sub Position
MIS/SKC
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked in a variety of classroom settings
- Made specialized plans for learning
- Worked with every curriculum/subject ranging from grade Kindergarten to Grade nine
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively within the building
Shop Teacher
MRHS
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Taught Welding, MATH801 and CTE
- Obtained shop experience
- Opportunity to work with students through various forms of troubleshooting with regards to the trades, including plumbing, carpentry, and drafting
- Experience in ordering and maintaining materials (oxygen, steel, consumables etc)
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
Teacher
MRHS
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Taught MATH521K
- Created and altered material to fit with curriculum
- Kept and managed a Google classroom with access to all materials
- Worked with students with specific learning criteria, and assisted as much as possible
- Worked and assigned work to a peer helper in the classroom setting
- De-escalated situations when needed
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE 06.2019 - 05.2020
Architectural Technologist Diploma - Architectural And Building Technology
Holland College
Charlottetown, PE 09.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE 09.2007 - 04.2012
Skills
Technical and teaching skills developed through personal independent learning under various disciplines
Involvement in various culinary backgrounds, bakery, pop-ups, and farmers market, and catering!
Knowledge of Powerschool, Google Classroom and other education based software
Experience teaching students with varying abilities, and catering to specific learning needs, including IEPS and alternate learning plans
Great research and writing skills, with ability to present abstract ideas or theories in a manageable and understandable format using various methods and technologies
Background in project based learning, in which students are expected to produce tangible outcomes focusing on several different trades
References
Robyn MacDonald
Principal at Montague Regional Highschool
Montague Regional Highschool
1-902-626-6324 - Cell
1-(902) 838-0835 - School
rlmacdonald@cloud.edu.pe.ca
Carol Caverley
Practicum Advisor
University of Prince Edward Island, B.E.d. Program
905-702-2374
ccaverley@upei.ca
Ronald Munn
Classroom Teacher
Montague Regional Highschool
902-969-0701
rbmunn@edu.pe.ca
Timeline
Culinary Instructor
Public Schools Branch
09.2023 - 06.2024
Itinerant Sub Position
MIS/SKC
02.2023 - 06.2023
Shop Teacher
MRHS
11.2022 - 02.2023
Teacher
MRHS
02.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Prince Edward Island
06.2019 - 05.2020
Architectural Technologist Diploma - Architectural And Building Technology
Holland College
09.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Prince Edward Island
09.2007 - 04.2012
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