Amy Wilson

Experience

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  Richmond Christian School

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  History Teacher

  High School Teacher, Richmond Christian School• Social Studies 8-11, History 12, Humanities, 9-10• Physical Education 8-10, Weight Training 11-12

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  School District #36 (Surrey) / Surrey Schools

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2000

  Teacher on Call

  • Worked at various schools until full time opportunity arose at Richmond Christian School

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  Deninu School

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  High School Teacher

  • Social Studies 8-11, History 12, Northern Studies, Humanities, 9-10• Digital Photography 11-12Accomplishments: Travel Club: brought students down from Ft. Resolution to Vancouver for a cultural trip.

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  Fraser Academy

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Academic Tutor

  • Worked with students with dyslexia and learning disabilities

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  Lions Gate Christian Academy

  Sept 2005 - now

  High School Teacher

  Key Accomplishments • As one of the original teachers of the high school program, took on and built the Art, Home Economic and Missions program (including overseas trips), • Developed the high school course booklet• Students achieved less than a 5% variance compared to Socials 11 provincial exam• Multiple student winners for the Government of Canada History Awards• Organized field trips to the Dirty Apron, Vancouver Art Gallery and Vancouver Symphony, Junior Achievement –Economics for Success, • Hosted a student teacher for 1 term from SFU• Taught an Art Professional Development at ACSI ConferenceEXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP• Student Council• Organized students to teach at Student Leadership Conference at Pacific Summit College• Lead the Yearbook, Student Council, and organized various other groups and events • Coached the Ultimate Frisbee and Basketball Teams• LGCA Sports Summer Camp - Organized sports camp for two weeks in July• Organized Fine Arts Nights• Humanitarian Missions Team Leader (Philippines, Thailand, Mexico, and Downtown Eastside -UGM) – entailed organizing various fundraising events to help fund the trips• Participated in Inter-murals (basketball, volleyball)• Organized Student vs Teachers Sports Games• Helped organize Christmas Concert and annual school fundraiser• Created and led school-wide fundraiser in raising thousands of dollars for the school• Organized Grade 12 Semi-Formal• Social Studies United Nations General Assembly Exercise Show less