Resume — Andrew Kroon
ANDREW KROON
Education
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Bachelor of Education
- Middle and Secondary Specialization: Multiple Science
- Specialized Courses: Mental Health, Classroom Management
- Vice President of Education Students’ Executive (2026–2027)
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Bachelor of Science
- Major: General Science (Specializations in Biology and Chemistry)
- Planned inclusive student events and fostered community as Events Coordinator of the UNB Chemistry Society (2023–2025)
- Welcomed and engaged new students as a Peer Mentor in the Faculty of Science (2022–2025)
Teaching Experience
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Grade 9 – Science and Math
- Adapted lessons to better suit students in exceptional learning scenarios
- Attempted different styles of collaborative work to engage students
- Re-worked lesson schedules due to cancellations and extended gaps between classes
- Intend to branch out and try more diverse teaching styles, strengthen classroom management, and collaborate more with other teachers in future placements
Work Experience
Grand Lake, New Brunswick
Camp Counsellor / Instructor
- Managed 6–12 campers’ needs each week, including personal care, activity facilitation, behaviour support, and fostering friendships between campers
- Planned and executed morning sessions, evening programs, and staff training activities
- Maintained professional relationships with co-workers and mentored new staff
- Selected to run both of the camp’s leadership programs
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Biology Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Leader
- Prepared and presented three 1-hour lessons per week on key concepts from first-year biology (BIOL 1001 & 1012)
- Communicated frequently with students and professors to identify and address difficult topics
- Hosted midterm and exam review sessions with practice questions, key concepts, and memory strategies
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Curriculum Resource Centre (CRC) Student Worker
- Checked in, checked out, and reshelved resources for pre-service teachers, staff, and faculty
- Cleaned and organized the makerspace, bookshelves, and lounge
- Maintained broad knowledge of CRC resources to assist students and staff
Community Engagement
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Events Coordinator
- Designed logos and coordinated clothing orders for the society
- Took on vice-presidential responsibilities and helped supervise and manage the executive team
- Planned events and coordinated with venues and caterers to accommodate all guests
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Volunteer
- Weekly gym and swim program for children with disabilities every Sunday morning
- Provided personal care and support to participants as needed
University of New Brunswick Faculty of Science, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Peer Mentor
- Planned and executed welcome events for new and returning students to build community engagement
- Provided informative tours of science buildings and facilities to new, transferred, and prospective students
- Maintained an approachable presence for students seeking advice or resources
- Facilitated SCI 1001, a course equipping new science students with academic tools and success strategies
Professional Development
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Bachelor of Education Professional Development Days
- Positive Space Training 1: Information and Awareness Workshop (LGBTQ)
- Treaty Day: Treaty Education Framework & Land Based Learning
- Working with Students with Learning Differences
- Assessment in Action
References
Garnet Patterson
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
(902) 783-2098
gpatters@stfx.ca
Jordan Vosman
Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
(902) 870-7986
jordan.vosman@srce.ca
Angela Jefferies Regier
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick
(506) 261-1642 (C)
(506) 453-4586 (W)
aregier@unb.ca