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Valerie Rodgers Lugonja Curriculum Vitae

Summary:

  • 30 years with Edmonton Public Schools
  • Awarded with the National Council of Teachers of Englihs (NCTE) for  excellence in Teaching in 1989
  • Awarded with two Fine Art Awards from the University of Alberta Faculty of Extension in Drawing (2005, 2006)
  • Language Arts Department Head
  • European Student Tour Coordinator
  • University of Alberta Student teacher Liason for Kate Chegwin School
  • Written,  published, and edited professional articles, programs, documents, study guides and a cook book (an article in The Tomato (used to be The City Palate)  in the Jan/Feb issue titled: Edible Education at Kate Chegwin School and the Fantan Thermomix Cookbook)
  • Taught from Kindergarten to grade 12, primarily English Literature, and am now teaching students how to cook delicious, nutritious, and healthy food!

Specifics:

A.    Education:

a.  Academics

  • Bachelor of Education                             University of Alberta, 1981; Major in English, and Fine Arts
  • Early Childhood Diploma                       University of Alberta, 1981
  • Applied Arts Certification Program      Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, 2003 ““present

b.  Professional Development

  • Participant:      Christmas in November JPL 2010
  • Collaborator:    EPSB Foods Teachers Support Group
  • Coordinator:    U of A Student Teacher Liason for Kate Chegwin School
  • Participant:     Thinking Maps Project
  • Delegate:          Brain Growth and Engagement Conference
  • Collaborator:  Telus Author Connection Project
  • Participant:     Maxwell Bates and Expressionism, Edmonton Art  Gallery
  • Marker:           HLAT exams, 2000 to present
  • Mentor:           Student teachers from University of Alberta, 1983 to present
  • Host:                Korean Teacher International Exchange Initiative
  • Host:                Spanish Teacher International Exchange Initiative
  • Writer:             personal poetry, short stories, and professional articles, ongoing
  • Editor:              Grade 9 Key; English 30-1 Key
  • Member:          Publication Committee, Bell and Candor,2002 ““ 2003
  • Contributor:     Bell and Candor Article, 2002 ““ 2003

B. Experience:

a.   Teaching

  • High School:      English 10, 20, 30
  • Junior High:      English Language Arts, 7-9, Social Studies, Science, Math, P.E., Health, and most complementary courses (Art, Drama, Foods), 7-9
  • Elementary:      Kindergarten to Grade 6

b.   Community

  • Volunteer:      Play Around the World Project Faculty of Phys. Ed. and Recreation, U of A
  • Director:         Heritage Festival

c.   Leadership

  • Lead teacher:      Hardisty, Language Arts, 2000 ““ 2003
  • Presenter:            English 30 Excellerator Diploma Preparation Course Castle Rock Research Corporation
  • Writer:                 The Key for Grade 9 Language Arts Castle Rock Research Corporation
  • Editor and Contributor: The Key for English 30-1 Castle Rock Research Corporation
  • Lead teacher:      TELUS 2001 to 2003
  • Presenter:             School Technology Skills
  • Presenter:            School, Basic Technology Skills
  • Presenter:             English 30-1 Diploma Preparation Courses for both Castle Rock Research Corporation and Prime Time Learning

d.   Special Skills and Competencies:

  • adapting and integrating curriculum within authentic learning situations
  • collaborating and providing collegial support
  • prioritizing time and implementing task analysis
  • achieving results (the grade 9 Language Arts Provincial Achievement Exam results were the highest of all 4 core areas at Hardisty, and the high school English 30 Diploma results in 2000, found 100% of my students at the provincial benchmark, and 66% at the standard of excellence)
  • communicating with precision and clarity when speaking, and in writing
  • reading comprehension and diagnostic processes
  • writing processes and integrating thinking skills
  • learning processes and strategies, with particular interest in independence, collaboration, organization, and the development of quality work
  • qualifying accreditation to teach High School English and  Fine Art, as well as an Early Childhood Education special diploma

C.   Significant Accomplishments and Involvements

  • Coordinator:            U of A Student Teacher Liason; University of Alberta Study Buddy Program,
  • Student Teacher Mentor and School U of A
  • Advisor:                  Student Leadership Student Activities Committee
  • Organizer:            Euro-tour (15 years)
  • Collaborator:       Lunch hour LA Help Sessions
  • Initiator:               Friday Forum (reading and writing circle)
  • Creator:                 Nutritious Lunch Program and Catering Club at Kate Chegwin School
  • Supervisor:           Senior Boys Volleyball and Basketball; Peer Support
  • Director:               Just Follow the Yellow Brick Road and Peter Pan
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