I have a B.Ed degree, and I spent seven years as a High School Science Teacher, and two years as an Outdoor Educator, so it’s safe to say that I value and enjoy teaching! I love connecting with students, exploring ideas, breaking down concepts so they are easier to understand, and of course, getting to those coveted “Aha!” moments.
Graduate Teaching Assistantships
Teaching Assistant/Tutorial Instructor for ASCI* 1120 (Inquiry & Society II) Winter 2021
University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
- Taught 2 weekly (synchronous, online) tutorial discussion sections for a 1st year interdisciplinary class, approx. 20 students per section;
- Led discussions and activities to further explore the course material from the pre-recorded lectures; acted as the primary point of contact for students during the course
- Addressing student questions and concerns throughout the semester
- Marking several written and creative student assignments and tests, provided detailed feedback to students
Teaching Assistant/Seminar Instructor for BIOL* 2400 (Evolution) Fall 2020
University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
- Co-taught 3 weekly seminar sections (synchronous, online) for approx. 50 students each
- Led discussions and interactive activities to further explore the course material from the (asynchronous) lectures and readings
- Addressed student questions and concerns throughout the semester
- Marked student assignments and tests, provided feedback to students
High School Teaching Experience
High School Teacher 2013-Jan 2020
Winston-Knoll Collegiate & Sheldon-Williams Collegiate, Regina, SK
- Major Courses taught: Grade 11 & 12 Computer Science, Grade 11 Environmental Science, Grade 9 & 10 Science, Grade 11 Biology, Grade 11 Health Science, Math 9 & 10, English 9-11
- Participated in multiple collaborative teaching arrangements and cross curricular projects and events to support and extend student learning
- Extracurricular Commitments:
- Created a Coding and Robotics Club, including taking students to a provincial Robotics competition 4 years in a row. Awarded a Best Buy School Tech Grant of $24,300
- Created the school’s Craft Club. Assistant coach for the Curling team, and helped with the Outdoor Club trips, as well as co-organizing the annual Multicultural Day performance
Outdoor Education Experience
Interpretive Program Guide (Naturalist) 2011-2012
Grand River Conservation Authority
Guelph Lake and Rockwood Nature Centres, ON
- Taught experiential outdoor education programs on science and nature for K-12 classes on field trips
- High quality curriculum-based programs that include hands-on activities and investigations, nature hikes, educational games, and encounters with resident animals such as snakes, rats, frogs, etc.
Christine Mishra 