Garett Cartier

Cell: (587) 999-1070

garett.cartier@gmail.com

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My intention is to create a learning environment that will empower the self-esteem and capacity of every
student. I have based my practice upon deep listening, and understanding of students’ identities and needs. I
believe that learning occurs most effectively when collaboration and life-long learning are a common goal,
and people are motivated to work together. Through my time as a mentor and competitor as a provincial
level gymnast, I developed a lifestyle that emphasizes mental and physical health, as well as nutrition. I
believe in a healthy school community that provides and improves the quality of living, learning, and
working for all students, staff and teachers within the school. Finally, I strive to develop the type of
energizing and creative classroom environment that I want my daughter to attend.

OBJECTIVE
To be a successful applicant for a teaching position as a Science specialist in an elementary or middle school.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education University of Calgary, 2018
Elementary Science

Bachelor of Science University of Saskatchewan, 2012

Geology

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Grade 2 Elementary Teacher Douglasdale School, Calgary AB
November – December 2017
● Collaborated and delivered lessons daily in an individual and team teaching setting: math science,
literacy, humanities and physical education
● Built strong relationships within the classroom and school community
● Developed innovative teaching methodologies to illustrate mathematical and scientific concepts
including: engineering approach to thermos design, building design using 3D shapes
● Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver inclusive, diversified lessons including incorporating body
breaks during lessons and multi-cultural dance classes in Physical Education
● Confirmed partner planning and organization through the development of lesson and unit plans
● Demonstrated strong work ethic through commitment to school environment
● Demonstrated effective classroom management techniques
● Facilitated the progression of students with diverse learning needs (ELL, ADHD, and behavior
disabilities) through individualized learning activities, deep listening, and paced curriculum
● Conducted thorough individual parent teacher interviews, and assisted in the report card writing
process
● Lunchtime referee for intramural soccer, and morning running club supervisor

Grade 6 Elementary Teacher Bridlewood School, Calgary AB

April– May 2017
● Co-developed and team taught literacy, humanities, science and mathematics lessons and units
 ● Engaged in reflective practices to improve planning and management techniques
● Built strong relationships within the classroom and school community
● Engaged students with the learning process through interactive and scaffolded exercises (newspaper
writing) during science classes and high energy gym sessions
● Worked with students individually, in small group settings and in multiple classroom settings
● Demonstrated strong work ethic by working with before and after school patrollers, as well as
partner teaching physical education with Phys. Ed specialist

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Wellsite Geologist
DKW Consulting Ltd, Calgary AB 2012 – Present
Cougar Consulting Inc, Calgary AB 2014 – 2016
Microtech Wellsite Consulting Ltd, Calgary AB 2011 – 2012
● Geological wellsite supervision of horizontal development & exploration wells in the Alberta deep
basin and oil plays within British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
● Communicated directly with company geological and operations management. Worked closely with
the directional and drilling teams, in order to achieve the drilling program objectives
● Prepared detailed daily updates, strip logs, and post well summary packages for clients
● Demonstrated strong supervision and management techniques for entire drilling operations
● Provided on-site training for aspiring well-site geologists; giving them the tools to successfully
accomplish the required functions of a geological consultant

EXTRACURRICULAR EDUCATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

● SPARK Program, Douglasdale Elementary (2017)
● Grade 6 PAT Scribe, Bridlewood Elementary (2017)
● Guest speaker (Geologist), James Fowler High School (2015)

CERTIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

● Alberta teaching certificate (in process) # 652196
● Standard First Aid – CPR C & AED
● 2017 Palliser Teachers’ Convention Poster Presentation

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
● Volunteer Grade 1 & 6, Our Lady of the Evergreens, Calgary, AB
● United Way Calgary Plane Pull 2016 Fundraiser
● Ride to Conquer Cancer, Alberta 2017 Fundraiser
● Volunteer in community cleanup efforts, necessitated from the 2013 Calgary floods