Erin Davis   

(403) 966-3742 
erin.e.davis3@gmail.com  
 
 
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY 
 
Motivated educator who passionately pursues teaching excellence by placing students at the centre of the learning process. 
Student centred core values guide authentic assessments, motivating students to engage with 21st century competencies to help 
realize their full potential and cultivate a passion for lifelong learning. Ensuring success by empowering each student to be a 
self-regulated learner, to develop critical thinking skills, and to seek out innovative research methodologies to achieve learning 
goals. Engaging in self-reflective practice to constantly pursue a higher degree of pedagogical achievement and individualized 
student success.  
 
 
EDUCATION 
Bachelor of Education September 2017 - Present 
Werklund School of Education 
University of Calgary 
Specialization: Secondary English Language Arts 
​Expected Convocation: June 2019 
 
Bachelor of Arts in English    ​September 2012 - June 2017 
Department of English 
Minot State University & University of Calgary 
 
 
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE 
 
Grade Nine Field Experience Pre-Service Teacher     N
​ ovember 2018 - 
April 2019 
St. Martha Junior High School, Calgary, Alberta 
● Developed and enhanced critical understanding in applying formative and summative assessment strategies in a grade 
nine English Language Arts classroom 
● Created lesson and unit plans focused on essay writing, Holocaust poetry, and a differentiated Holocaust novel study 
within the framework of the Alberta Education Program of Studies utilizing multimodal strategies 
● Differentiated for the diverse learning needs of a student body with a high ELL population, primarily working closely 
with small groups of low-level ELL students to develop their skills and aid their further integration into the classroom 
environment 
● Intentionally cultivated positive and meaningful relationships with students, staff, parents, and administration 
● Initiated involvement in school culture through participation in professional development, parent-teacher interviews, 
and student council meetings 
● Engaged in self-reflective practices after each lesson with the guidance of partner teacher 
 
Grade Eleven and Twelve Field Experience Pre-Service Teacher F​ ebruary - April 2018 
W.H. Croxford High School, Airdrie, Alberta 

 
 ● Developed engaging and interactive lessons for a 30-1, 30-2, and two 20-1 classes centred around texts including 
Macbeth, Hamlet, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Kite Runner,​ varied short texts and poems, and preparation for diploma 
exam written responses 
● Consistently delivered detailed lesson plans to partner teacher in a timely fashion and seeked out critical feedback 
after each lesson 
● Enthusiastically agreed to nearly 100% teaching when partner teacher had to fill an administrative role 
● Efficiently utilized Moodle to formatively and summatively assess student progress 
● Fostered positive and meaningful relationships with students, staff, and administration 
 
K-12 Field Experience Pre-Service Teacher    
October 2016 
Wildwood Elementary School & Rundle College, Calgary, Alberta 
● Observed a wide range of teaching and classroom management strategies established in kindergarten to grade twelve 
classrooms that facilitate a successful learning environment 
● Critically observed a variety of teaching strategies and inquired about the teaching philosophies of teachers across all 
grade levels and subjects 
 
 
 
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 
 
Teaching Across Borders - Werklund School of Education  S
​ eptember - November 2018 
Gyula-Trebitsch Schule, Hamburg, Germany 
● Observed and participated in grades seven through twelve classrooms at a bilingual German/English secondary school, 
including collaborating with teachers to plan and deliver individual lessons and chaperoning off-campus field trips 
● Experienced an entirely different educational system which led to a deeper understanding of strengths and 
opportunities for improvement in Canadian education 
● Refined time management skills to successfully complete University of Calgary online courses while teaching and 
living abroad 
 
Volleyball Coach     ​November 2014 - Present 
403 Selects Volleyball Club, Calgary, Alberta 
● Utilize experience as a former NCAA Div. II athlete to foster mentorship relationships with 15-18 year old female 
athletes 
● Collaborate with coaching staff and club administration to create an environment of safety, respect, and accountability 
to encourage both on and off court success  
● Regularly engage in respectful and productive communication with parents, athletes, coaching staff, and club 
administration 
● Ensure safety and well-being of each athlete through diligent organization of practice, tournament, and road trip 
logistics  
● Annually evaluate scholarship applications as a member of the Georgina Acheson Memorial Scholarship Committee 
 
Summer Staff Gardener     ​May 2015 - August 2018 
City of Airdrie Parks & Recreation Dept., Airdrie, Alberta 
● Adhered to workplace safety standards including WHMIS training and heavy equipment operation 
● Implemented a weekly task schedule to maintain high standards of excellence both individually and as a crew 
● Demonstrated interpersonal skills such as teamwork, collaboration, and problem solving 
● Consistently received positive feedback during mid-season and end of summer evaluations