1. Welcome to My Personal Profile
Taylor Slaght B.A., B.Ed.

2. About Me Born and raised in Calgary
Both my parents are retired teachers
One younger sister
Played rugby in New Zealand
Won 2003 Harry Hood Award (Top student/football player in Calgary)
Played CIS football
Travelled Australia & East Asia
Moved to Nanaimo in 2007
3 time National Champion
Teach power skating

3. education
Graduated from Bowness High School (2004) in Calgary with honors
Won Alberta Football academics scholarship
Attended University of Calgary
Graduated from Vancouver Island University with a B.A in Physical Education (with distinction)
Won Trudy Sorenson Spirit Award
Graduated from Vancouver Island University with a Bachelor of Education (with distinction)

4. Athletic Career
From a young age played high level hockey, soccer, baseball, wrestling and roller hockey
MVP of high school football, basketball and rugby teams – Male athlete of the year grade 8 thru 12
Won 2003 Harry Hood Award (Top student/football player in Calgary) – Runner up for top student/basketball player
Played CIS football for 2 years (on scholarship)
Played 2 seasons with the VI Raiders Junior Football Team – Winning 2 Provincial titles & 1 National title
2007 Provincial All-star (BC Junior Football League)

5. coaching
2008 to present – Coach with the VI Raiders Junior Football Team – 4 Provincial titles & 2 National titles
2009 & 2010 – Coached BC Senior Bowl (football) & Team BC Football
assistant coach with John Barsby senior boys basketball team
2012 Coach of the Woodland High School grade 8 boys basketball team
I have developed a strong passion for coaching and continue to look for opportunities to do so

6. Field experience John Barsby High School (Nanaimo, BC)
English 8 (2 classes)
PE 8 Co-Ed (2 classes)
Girls Performance PE
Grade 11/12 Co-Ed PE
Woodland High School (Nanaimo, BC)
Grade 9/10 Co-Ed PE
Fitness & Conditioning
Hockey Academy

7. My teaching Philosophy
Maximize student engagement
Create a safe learning environment
Foster student teacher relationships
Creating a inclusive classroom
Develop a system of assessment which will give all students the best opportunity to succeed
Clear expectations – routines & assignments
Active for life vs skills base
Giving respect will earn respect which in turn will enhance the learning taking place

8. Professional Development
I believe in reflective practice
Action research
Reflective after lessons & units
I have attended several PE conferences
Plan on attending more
I have attended BCTF & TRB seminars
I keep up with current literature
I talk to colleagues in the field on a regular basis

9. Personal Interest
I take pride and ownership in being a role model/mentor in teaching or coaching
I value an active lifestyle which includes participation in many different activates and sports
Practice what your preach
Travelling more is in my future plans
Close friends and family are highly valuable to me

10. Contact Me Email – taylorslaght@gmail.com Phone # - (250)713-4479
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