Kathryn Flight
Hi! I'm a Grade 6 French Immersion teacher who teaches Français, Science, and English. I have a Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba with a major in biology and a minor in English.
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Education
2021-2023
Bachelor of Education
University of Manitoba
Enrolled in the Senior Years stream of the Faculty of Education with a major in biology and a minor in English. Degree GPA is 4.33.
2017-2021
Bachelor of Science
University of Manitoba
Awarded a Bachelor of Science with distinction and an overall GPA of 4.05. My major was biology with a thematic focus in cell, molecular, and developmental biology.
Experience
2023-2024
Grade 6 FI Teacher
​École Munroe Middle School
I currently teach the science, ELA, Français and santé portions of grade 6 French immersion. I work with an early immersion class and a late immersion class. I coach the tier 2 girls' basketball team. I participate in optional division-led professional development opportunities.
2022 -2023
Classroom Leader
Mini U Programs
As the Junior Scientists classroom leader at Mini U programs, I created lesson plans including adaptations to engage groups of sixteen 8-11 year olds in various science activities. I provided instructions and guidance to the group leaders in my camp and the 12-14 year old volunteers who assisted me throughout the summer.
2021-2022
Practicum
Murdoch McKay Collegiate
I completed my first two practicum blocks at Murdoch McKay Collegiate in Winnipeg. I taught 50% of my mentor teachers' workload. In one term, I taught the reproduction cluster of Grade 9 Science and in the other term I taught Grade 11 and 12 Literary English.
2020-2021
Peer Helper
Student Life, University of Manitoba
In this volunteer position at Student Life at the University of Manitoba, I was helped facilitate professional development and activities for the New Student Peer Mentorship Program. I held regular office hours where I helped answer the questions of new University of Manitoba students and referred students to applicable university resources and programs.
2019-2021
Teaching Assistant
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Manitoba
I instructed labs for Biology 1: Principles and Themes, Principles of Ecology, and Chordates at the University of Manitoba. I ensured that university students completed laboratories safely, answered student questions, engaged students in discussions about course content, and assessed student work.
2019-2020
Peer Mentor
Student Life, University of Manitoba
In this volunteer position as part of the New Student Peer Mentorship Program, I worked one on one with a new student at the University of Manitoba. I answered questions, gave tours of campus, and participated in different aspects of campus life with my new student. As part of this role, I participated in professional development hat focused on topics such as communication and conflict resolution.
Training / Certifications
2023
Respect in Sport
I completed the Respect in Sport training modules offered through the province of Manitoba. This provided me with skills to address bullying in sports and to protect student in various situations.
2022
Respect in School
I completed the Respect in School training modules offered through the province of Manitoba. This provided me with skills to address bullying at school.
2022
First Aid Certification
I am certified in Basic First Aid, CPR, and AED. The course was taken through St. John Ambulance and my certification is valid until 2025.
2021
Commit to Kids
I completed the Commit to Kids training modules while I was in practicum in River East Transcona School Division. This provided me with skills to recognize, and report, child sexual abuse and misconduct.