1. Brittney Rutter
301-1590 Spall Road
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9W3
(250) 718-2511 brittney.rutter88@gmail.com
Goal
I am seeking a position that will allow me to communicate and educate children. I also hope to
enhance my professional and personal development in a position that challenges the skills I have
learned through my education and practical experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Education, Elementary
Graduated: April 2013
The University of British Columbia| Okanagan Campus
Kelowna, BC
Bachelor of Arts:
Major in History - Minor in Psychology
Graduated: April 2011
University of British Columbia| Okanagan Campus
Kelowna, BC
Teaching Experience
Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher
- Taught for 8 months in a Grade 5/6 classroom
- Had 24 Students, 11 on Learning Plans, 3 on IEP’s
- Responsible for developing adapted learning plans and lessons for diverse learning
Hudson Road Elementary School, West Kelowna, B.C.
Practicum Grade 7: October 2012 – March 2013
- Taught at 90% for 8 weeks covering all subjects
Anne McClymont Elementary, Kelowna, B.C.
Practicum Grade 6: October 2011-April 2012
- Taught mini lessons in a variety of subjects until April, taught four units (Science, Physi-
cal Education, Math, Reading) over 4 weeks
George Pringle Elementary, Kelowna, BC

2. Rutland Youth Soccer Association: April 2010-September 2010
Soccer organizer/coach
- Organized 50+ 5-6 year old children into teams, ran practices (developed drills and
games), organized year end jamboree
Kelowna, BC
Volunteer Experience
Okanagan Science Centre March 2013- April 2013 (4 weeks)
Volunteer for Spring Camps
- Managed spring camps
- Lead activities and supervised children
Vernon, B.C.
Right to Play: September 2012 - 2013
Volunteer at UBC-O
- Helped organize fundraising events
- Helped run events (bake sale, Pancake day, Pumpkin carving/smash etc.)
Kelowna, BC
Power Up Learning Program: October 2012 – December 2012
Boys and Girls Club- Lake Country
- Organized learning events that helped promote reading and independence
Lake Country, BC
Rutland Youth Soccer Association: April 2010-September 2010
Head Coach Boys under 11 Soccer team
- Ran practices and games
- Performed standard clerical work (game sheets, referee reports etc.)
- Organized tournaments
Kelowna, BC
Professional Development and Additional Related Experience
Kagan Day 1 and Day 2
- Trained in Kagan practices up to day 2
Summer 2014 Professional Development Days Okanagan College
Science LSA: Inquiry-Based Learning Bag of Tricks Gr K-6
- Explored a number of discrepant events and discovered how they can engage students in
lively inquiry-based learning.
- February 2014 George Elliot Secondary School

3. SS-7 Inquiry Based Social Studies
- designed and implemented Inquiry-Based Social Studies units and projects using
Project-Based Learning and Critical Thinking strategies.
- February 2014 George Elliot Secondary School
Difficult Students
- We looked at the following topics: Why do students misbehave? Things you should
NOT do when dealing with a hostile student. What techniques work in winning their coopera-
tion? How to address the different personalities within a classroom
- February 2014 George Elliot Secondary School
Piano Education: 2001-Present
- Piano in Royal Conservatory: Grade 6
Kelowna, BC
References
Brady Ibbetson
Principal Anne McClymont Elementary
(250) 870-5133--- brady.ibbetson@sd23.bc.ca
Barrie Macleod
Principal Shannon Lake Elementary
(250) 870-5132—barrie.macleod@sd23.bc.ca
Terrilynn Nunes
Vice Principal
Anne McClymont Elementary
(250) 870-5133—terrilynn.nunes@sd23.bc.ca
Dianne Mathers
Fellow Teacher/Sponsor Teacher
Anne McClymont Elementary
(250) 870-5133 —dianne.mathers@sd23.bc.ca
Lisa Mundie
Fellow Teacher/Sponsor Teacher
North Glenmore Elementary
(250) 870- 5128— lisa.mundie@sd23.bc.ca
Leyton Schnellert PhD
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education
University of British Columbia, Okanagan--leyton.schnellert@ubc.ca