Tavis Bragg

Experience

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  Averybragg.com

  Jun 2001 - Jan 2012

  Freelance Graphic & Web Designer

  Part time contracts (both paid and volunteer positions) with individuals, not-for-profits & small businesses. Formerly tavbase.net, tavbase.com.

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  Government of Nova Scotia

  Jun 2001 - Sept 2009

  C@P Site Supervisor & Instructor

  (Summer Employment) Delivering Internet training sessions; curriculum development; specialized training sessions; developing web sites; drafting publicity materials; organizing information fairs and special events; and providing technical support to the CAP site.Courses taught: Surfing for Seniors, Web design for Small Business, Online Privacy & Security

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  Acadia Institute for Training and Technology

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2006

  Workshop Facilitator, Designer & Web Developer

  Primarily a web designer, I determined and developed Acadia's University online identity and branding as well as that of clients working with the University.I also taught incoming faculty on the use of new technologies in the class room and assisted in developing databases with several of the programmers working in our office.

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  Community Association of People for REAL Enterprise

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2007

  Web-Based Consultant

  CAPRE supports the realization of personal potential in people with intellectual disabilities through person-centered planning, entrepreneurship, innovation, partnerships, and community engagement.

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  Acadia University

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2008

  Teaching Assistant (Social Theory)
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  University of Waterloo

  Sept 2008 - Apr 2009

  Teaching Assistant (Development of Environmental Thought I & II)
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  TriOS College

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Business Applications & Communications Instructor

  All Instructor positions are required to provide quality delivery of assigned courses utilizing a variety of instruction strategies, techniques and delivery methods to meet the individual learning styles of the students, in a safe and civil learning environment. Instructors are responsible for teaching assigned courses in accordance with course competencies, taking daily attendance, and as required, grading class tests, assignments and exams.Courses taught: Business Communications, Business Applications. Show less

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  Sustainable Waterloo Region

  Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

  Communications & Design Project Lead

  As the Communications & Design Project Lead I was responsible for a variety of communication & design-related projects over several mediums, all of which will play a critical role in Sustainable Waterloo Region’s ability to communicate the work of Regional Carbon Initiative to its members and the wider community.

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  Acadia University

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Publicity & Promotions Coordinator for Acadia University's School of Education. Inclusive education at a University level through the Axcess Acadia Program (http://education.acadiau.ca/axcess-acadia.html).

  • Publicity & Promotions Coordinator, School of Education

    Sept 2013 - May 2014

  • Tutor & Mentor

    Sept 2012 - May 2014
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  Horton High School

  Nov 2012 - May 2013

  Practicum Teacher

  Courses Taught: Film & Video Production 12, Energy, Power & Technology 11, Design Communications 11 and Exploring Technology 10.

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  Landmark East School

  Nov 2013 - May 2014

  Practicum Teacher

  Courses taught: Art 7, Math 8, Oral Expression 7, Social Studies 7, Language Arts 7 and Exploring Technology 7.

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  Kang Chiao Bilingual School

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Social Studies & English Teacher

  To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.Courses taught: Grade 7 English Literature, Grade 8 English Literature, Grade 8 US History & Grade 9 World History.

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  Kang Chiao International School

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

  EE Coordinator & IB Teacher

  Courses taught: IB DP Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS, Grades 11-12), IB Computer Science (Grades 11-12), Co-taught AP Computer Science A (Grades 11-12)Extended Essay Coordination: Ensured compliance with extended essay guidelines and subject selection; Assigned qualified supervisors and provided necessary information and guidelines; Supported supervisors with recent subject reports and academic honesty policies; Emphasized the importance of the extended essay and set internal deadlines; Conducted research skills training for students. Show less

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  TCRSB

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

  High School Resource & Social Studies Teacher

  Functioned as a TIC & resource teacher in addition to classroom teacher.Courses taught: Global History 12, Entrepreneurship 12, Health & Human Services 12.

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  Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education

  Jun 2022 - now

  Current courses —African Canadian Studies 11, Mi'kmaw Studies 11, Sociology 12, Sustainability 12.Courses taught previously in the AVRCE — NKEC: Canadian History 11, Global Geography 12. NSVS: Computer Programming 12 & Multimedia 12. WKDHS: Computer Programming 12, Film & Video Production 12, Communications Technology 11, Design 11, Technology 9. HHS: Citizenship 9, Visual Arts 10, Economics 11, Business Management 12, Sociology 12 (Academic & Open).Extracurriculars — Academic Debate, Broadcast, Coding Club, D&D Club, St. Mary's Hackathon, Tech Crew, Freestyle & Greco-Roman Wrestling. Show less

  • High School Teacher

    Aug 2018 - now

  • NSISP Homestay Coordinator for Kings & Hants Counties

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2023
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  Mount Saint Vincent University

  Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

  Adjunct Professor

  Curriculum Foundations for Technology in Education I & II

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  Acadia University

  Aug 2023 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  COMP 2903 Computers and Society: An exploration of the multifaceted impacts of computers on society, covering technical, economic, legal, political, social, ethical, and professional perspectives. This course delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by the integration of computing in contemporary societal frameworks.