Mike Wevers - Director, Owner
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education Majoring in Kinesiology and English (Great Distinction)
22 Years of Teaching Experience
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
An enthusiastic practicing educator with extensive involvement in the University field experience program as a teaching associate and mentor teacher. Passionate about teaching, student success, and working with new members in the field of education. Strong devotion to life-long learning. Highly motivated, dedicated, resourceful and innovative teaching professional with the necessary interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues and international students. Rich background in specialized programs as well as general courses with specific professional development in differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, and individual learning styles. Believes that all students can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, caring, and devoted to meeting individual needs. Advocate for hands-on, student-centered learning that fosters meta-cognition and sense of student belonging. Skilled in selecting and adapting appropriate teaching materials and particularly strong in creating a classroom atmosphere that promotes positive self-esteem, respect for others, and responsibility for learning.
INTERESTS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education Majoring in Kinesiology and English (Great Distinction)
22 Years of Teaching Experience
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
An enthusiastic practicing educator with extensive involvement in the University field experience program as a teaching associate and mentor teacher. Passionate about teaching, student success, and working with new members in the field of education. Strong devotion to life-long learning. Highly motivated, dedicated, resourceful and innovative teaching professional with the necessary interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues and international students. Rich background in specialized programs as well as general courses with specific professional development in differentiated instruction, multiple intelligences, and individual learning styles. Believes that all students can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, caring, and devoted to meeting individual needs. Advocate for hands-on, student-centered learning that fosters meta-cognition and sense of student belonging. Skilled in selecting and adapting appropriate teaching materials and particularly strong in creating a classroom atmosphere that promotes positive self-esteem, respect for others, and responsibility for learning.
INTERESTS
- Fishing
- Archery
- Mountain Biking
- Traveling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- Teaching physical education, mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, computer science, health wellness, including severe behaviors on a daily basis
- Teacher Associate for practicum students and interns
- Learning Support Coach in the areas of Technology and E.S.L.
- Technology Facilitator in charge of troubleshooting and multi-media programming school-wide
- School Representative for District Technology Meetings
- University Collaborative Project; (Creative Web Designs)
- University Collaborative Project; (Inspiring Students - Uptale Software-Virtual Reality)
- Collaborative Project–University of Lethbridge-in the areas of multi-media in the classroom
- Awarded “Teacher of the Year” by the Lethbridge School Division- nominated by the students of Park Meadows Elementary School
- Specialized training (first aid/coaching certification level 2 competitive/safety/speak out/respect in sport)
- Team Building (summer hockey camps/fall camps/coach mentorships)
- Sound judgment (safety guidelines)
- Responsible and reliable (schedules and calendar commitments)
- Sports injuries training (emergency action plan)
- Healthy Lifestyle role model (specific training routines)
- Outstanding social skills (large group presentations)
- Co-Owner of Hi-Tek Sports Group