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PRESLEY BENDZA
Teaching Philosophy: My teaching philosophy is to ensure I provide a quality education for all students in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. I believe my role as an educator is to support every student with their learning aspirations, offer flexibility and apply creativity, and to create balance and a sense of belonging within my classroom community. I also believe in leading by example, being an active listener, and teaching from the heart. Therefore, I promise to show up dedicated to lifelong learning, with an open-mind and optimistic attitude for all the opportunities Inclusive Education brings.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Education
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Bachelor of Commerce Degree - MacEwan University
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Bachelor of Education (After) Degree - University of Calgary
Memberships
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The Education Students' Association (ESA) - University of Calgary (U of C)
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Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) - Student Member
Certificates
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Professional Development
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Teacher Compensation: More than a Paycheque - ATA Welfare - ESA, U of C
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Putting the Pro in Cognitive Proficiency - Foothills Academy - ESA, U of C
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Teaching Beyond Teaching: How to Become an "Out of this World" Teacher - Daniel Prada, CEO Task Evolution & Educators' Coach - ESA, U of C
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Trauma-Informed Practice: Safe, Supported, and Self-Regulated Classrooms - ATA PD - ESA, U of C
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Informational Toolkit for Beginning Teachers - Calgary Regional Consortium - ESA, U of C
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Classroom Design: Not Just a Seating Arrangement - Lindsay Kate Anderson, B. Ed., M. Ed - ESA, U of C
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Inside ADHD for Educators Course - Foothills Academy Society
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First-Year Teacher Panel - Early Childhood Educational Council (ECEC)
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Learning Disabilities: What Educators Need to Know - Foothills Academy - ESA, U of C
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The Law and the Teaching Profession: What EVERY Teacher Needs to Know - ATA Member Services - ESA, U of C
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Teaching Resources! Accessing Quality Teaching Materials No Matter Where You Are - Kathy Wise, Instructional Technologies Librarian at the University of Calgary - ESA, U of C
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Project H.O.P.E. - Linda Tucker, Coordinator of Project Hope - ESA, U of C
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Working with Parents to Promote Student Success - ATA PD - ESA, U of C
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You've Got to Connect! Building Relationships to Motivate, Engage and Encourage Students - ATA PD - ESA, U of C
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Indigenous Canada Course - The University of Alberta
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Inside Learning Disabilities for Educators Course - Foothills Academy Society
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Being Trauma Aware - Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
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Increasing Student Resilience - ATA PD - ESA, U of C
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Explore, Create and Play: Free, Engaging, Hands-on Tools for your Classroom - ATA PD - ESA, U of C
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Indigenous Content in the New Teaching Quality Standard: Moving from Inspiring to Requiring (ATA Walking Together) - ATA PD - ESA, U of C
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Comprehensive Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) Course - Dr. Dan. Siegel & The Mindsight Institute - January 2022
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When Students Get in Trouble - Alternatives to Consider - ATA PD - ESA, U of C
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Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety in Schools - ATA PD - ESA, U of C
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Classroom Management - Lindsay Kate Anderson - ESA, U of C
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What do Employers Want? - Undergraduate Programs in Education (UPE) Career Services - U of C
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Intro to JUMP Math - JUMP Math - ESA, U of C
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