RHONDA SCHINDLER TOMLINSON Box 2637 6 Clements Place Virden, Manitoba R0M 2C0 Residence: (204) 851-6064 E-Mail: rhondatomlinson@hotmail.com

EDUCATION University of Regina – Regina, Saskatchewan Bachelor of Education

May 2000

Minot State University – Minot, North Dakota Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting Minor in French

May 1997

MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Manitoba Association for Art Education The Manitoba Association for Computing Educators Manitoba Association of Teachers of English

2009-2011 2005-2011 2003-2005

St. John Ambulance Safety Oriented First Aid ACC Photography Certificate Courses Black and White Photography and Developing Photography 1 and 2 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training

2011 2007-2009

2007

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Teaching/Instructional Skills combine cooperative learning, problem solving, independent learning and demonstrations using technology to increase student comprehension, classroom participation and learning motivation prepare course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines Communication/ Interpersonal Skills effective oral and written communication skills experienced team player; worked cooperatively with fellow teachers, parents and school administration demonstrated high attention to detail and a well-developed ability to prioritize dealt with confidential information in a professional manner approachable, flexible and open to feedback TECHNICAL SKILLS familiar with all Microsoft Office applications familiar with all Apple computer hardware and software knowledge of web site design, television/radio broadcasting and newspaper production

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Virden Collegiate Institute Virden, Manitoba High School Teacher May 2006-present taught Business Education courses including: Data Collection & Analysis, Relational Databases, Promotions, Digital Pictures, Keyboarding, Desktop Publishing, and Print Communications including production of annual yearbook taught Grade 10 English, Grade 9-12 Art, Grade 9 ICT courses, Grade 10 Graphic Arts, Web Page Design and Digital Film Making as well as Grade 9 Science, Grade 10 Geography and Consumer Math 30S integrated new technology and software into newly implemented ICT courses Association of Parents and Professionals for Technology Education Virden, Manitoba Technology Instructor October 2005-December 2006 developed and implemented technology lessons for adult learners including Microsoft Office software Binscarth School Binscarth, Manitoba Substitute Teacher K-8 January 2003-June 2005 Grade 7 and 8 September 2003 – February 2004 taught Grade 7 Social Studies, Grade 8 Science, English Language Arts, and Physical Education to a combined Grade 7/8 class coached junior girls basketball Rossburn Collegiate Rossburn, Manitoba High School Teacher 2000-2002 taught Grade 9 & 10 English Language Arts, Grade 9 Social Studies, Grade 10 Geography, Grade 10 & 11 French, Grade 11 Journalism, Grade 11 Drama, Keyboarding, Software Applications, and Automated Office created electronic school yearbook with Software Applications class

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Inglis Elevators National Historic Site – Inglis, Manitoba May-August 2000 Oral History Recorder collected oral history from local residents for use in the interpretive program at the historic site Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. – Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan July 1997-April 1998 Creative Director coordinated advertising copy and schedules for daily, weekly, monthly and yearly advertisements wrote advertising copy and arranged and maintained contact between sales personnel, production associates and clients

REFERENCES Emma Lou Evanson Vice Principal Virden Collegiate Institute 251 Kent Street Box 1418 Virden, MB R0M 2C0 Email: eevanson@flbsd.mb.ca School Phone Number: (204) 748-2205 Home Phone Number: (204)748-3562 Barry Pitz Superintendent Fort la BossĂŠ School Division 523 9th Ave. South Box 1420 Virden, MB R0M 2C0 Email: bpitz@flbsd.mb.ca Work Phone Number: (204) 748-2692 Home Phone Number: (204) Joanne Whyte Coordinator APPLE 585 7th Ave S. Virden, MB R0M 2C0 Work Phone Number: (204) 748-2384 Home Phone Number: (204) 748-1377