Christopher Wallace

Background

About Christopher Wallace

Student-Focused English & Drama Teacher “Mr. Wallace is observably a caring instructor who endeavours to reach each student. He presents well-paced lessons with clear explanations and has very good relationships with his students.” –Dr. Peter Heffernan, U of L Faculty of Education Professional Profile: Passionate educator with experience teaching in the Alberta and International Baccalaureate curricula. A caring, respectful, creative educator who employs enthusiasm, humour and creativity in each of his lessons. Catering to the specific learning needs of each student and recognizing that various exceptionalities and challenges exist in multiple forms is key to the success of his lessons. Communication is clear and ongoing with students and parents on a continual basis (class website, email, blog) Creating a safe, effective learning environment that both challenges the student and encourages personal growth is priority. A passion for literature, language and research in child and adult literacy Involvement in the school and the community at large in order to foster a positive school identity and improve the relationships of surrounding students, colleagues and parents is also important. A proponent of lifelong learning and connecting with students through empathy and honesty. Infusion of project-based, experiential learning through UBD inquiry exploration Advocate for the arts and building self-esteem and self-expression through drama, musical theatre and improvisation Incorporation of technology to cater to a flexible, yet structured learning space that promotes interactive, purposeful and adaptive learning experiences for the student and harnesses the potential for differentiation