Halina Skrzypek's Resume
EDUCATION
Graduate Diploma in Music Education, Teachers Institute, Poland.
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Pedagogical College, Poland.
Child Development Supervisor, Child Care Staff Qualification Certificate, Canada.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Over 15
years of experience working as a program supervisor for kindergarten and
out-of-school-care students. Provided professional programs for early
childhood education in such subjects as math, language, arts, music, and
crafts.
- 8
years of experience as an Educator Certification System (ECS) assistant for elementary
schools within the Edmonton Public Schools, the Calgary Board of Education,
and Calgary Catholic School District. Helped teachers work with students
on a variety of skills to further their education.
- Elementary
school teacher for 10 years in Poland. Taught all subjects to students in kindergarten
and Grade 1, and taught music, theory, and music history to students in
Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8. Conducted school choir and a mandolin orchestra.
Developed teacher workshops on teaching techniques for children.
- Instructor of teacher and student workshops; taught paper cut-out techniques during Fine Art Council conferences for Alberta teachers.
- 2
years of experience teaching at the John Paul II Polish School in Calgary
and at the Maria Chrzanowska Polish School in Edmonton. Taught Grade 2 and
3 Polish language, Polish history, and traditional folk craft and
music.
- Performer
of Polish traditional music and Polish traditional art exhibitor during multi-cultural
Canadian functions: Canada
Day, Spruce Meadows, Heritage Days, and other Polish festivals.
- Conducted
traditional Polish arts and crafts workshops at the Provincial Museum of
Alberta in Edmonton, and the Glenbow Museum in Calgary.
MEMBERSHIPS
Member of Fine Art Council