Scott Harkness Resume - Cv

SCOTT HARKNESS PERSONAL STATEMENT I am a science educator at the high school level that focuses on building technology enhanced, student-centred learning environments to increase student achievement. I am able to build strong relationships with both staff and students which leads to a positive atmosphere for learning. My energetic personality, and love of science, allows me to make connections with students which increases engagement and promotes their own love of science. EDUCATION UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE 2018-2019

Masters of Educational Technology (University of British Columbia)

Vancouver BC Successfully completed a Masters Degree in Educational technology. Courses focused on theoretical frameworks, learning theories, and pedagogical approaches through the lens of educational technology

2006/2007 Bachelor of Education (University of British Columbia – Okanagan) Secondary School Teacher Education Program Kelowna, BC Successfully completed the UBC-O Bachelor of Education, in the middle school program. Courses focused on cooperative education, teach teaching, and interdisciplinary lesson planning 2002-2006 Bachelor of Science (University of British Columbia – Vancouver) Plant Biology Major Vancouver, BC Successfully completed a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in History and a Minor in Geography. Other courses of interest include English, Psychology, and Biology

CERTIFICATION 2019 2007 2006

Master of Educational Technology- University of British Columbia Bachelor of Education, Secondary School Techer Education – University of British Columbia Bachelor of Science – University of British Columbia

EXPERIENCE 2008-2017 School District 67 Teacher Penticton, BC Science and Math Teacher – Penticton Secondary School § Courses Taught: science 9, science 10, Math 9, Electronics 9-12, Chemistry 11, Biology 11, Biology 11 Honours, Biology 12, AP Biology § Started the AP Biology program at Penticton Secondary School § Introduced the Flip Model to the science department

2007-2008 School District 23 Teacher Kelowna, BC Science Teacher – Constable Neil Bruce Middle School § Courses Taught: Science 7, Math 7, Math 9- Core, Career and Personal Planning 7 EDUCATIONAL PRESENTER EXPERIENCE 2013-2014 CanFlip Conference Kelowna, BC § Session: Using the Flip Model to facilitate the paradigm shift to student-centred lessons 2012 §

Assessment Training Institute (ATI) Conference Session: Alternative Forms of Assessment

Portland, OR

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 2003-2017

School Volleyball Coach

2015-2017 2012-2014 2010-2012 2008-2010 2007-2008 2006-2007 2003-2006

Junior Girls Volleyball Coach, Penticton Secondary School, Penticton, BC Junior Boys Volleyball Coach, Penticton Secondary School, Penticton, BC Senior Boys Volleyball Coach, Penticton Secondary School, Penticton, BC Junior Boys Volleyball Coach, Penticton Secondary School, Penticton, BC Grade 8/9 Girls Volleyball Coach, Constable Neil Bruce Middle School, West Kelowna, BC Grade 8/9 Girls Volleyball Coach, Okanagan Mission Secondary School, Kelowna, BC Senior Boys/ Girls Volleyball Coach, Burnaby South Secondary School, Burnaby, BC

2008-2017

Volleytech Volleyball Club Volleyball Coach

Penticton, BC

2015-Present

Penticton Secondary Forensics Club Coordinator

Penticton, BC

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Created this club to give students access to a field of science was not previously offered at the school Every year 50-70 grade 12 students participate in the club Created a murder mystery story and 8 labs that collect/ analyze evidence

ATHLETIC BACKGROUND § § §

Attended Eastern Oklahoma State College on a full baseball scholarship out of high school I participated in a variety of sports throughout my youth including: Volleyball, Baseball, basketball, and skiing I continue to play recreational sports and lead a healthy, active lifestyle

INTERESTS Science Education, Inquiry-based learning, Technology, Sports, Coaching, Reading

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