I AM Passionate, Innovative, Imaginative, Compassionate, Intuitive.
 I TEACH with Perspective, Integrity, Vision, and Courage.

Bio-Dallas Plensky, BSc. MSc. BEd.

Professionally, I graduated from UBC with a BSc. in Ecology, and a minor in Geography. Following this, I had the opportunity to work for an environmental consulting firm, delivering mostly environmental education and stewardship initiatives where my passion for experiential learning was ignited. I then pursued a MSc. from the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec, in Wildlife Ecology. While conducting research, I worked on a project studying Bighorn Sheep, which nurtured my interests in conservation and sustainability. 

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I then took a different career path to delve into my educational and athletic interests, and administered and directed the High Performance Athlete Programs for Field Hockey BC for seven years.  I designed and administered large scale public athlete programs throughout BC, coached high performance athletes, implemented sport science curriculum, and trained coaches and managers.​

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I completed SFU's Teacher Education Program in 2012, and achieved my third degree - BEd. with a minor in environmental education.

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I taught an Applied Methods in Coaching Course at Douglas College, in the Sport Science Program.  As well, I taught Learning Support Services, Math, Earth Science PE, Dance at a Burnaby Secondary School.  I have also taught Science, Socials, Outdoor Education, Planning, Humanities and Communications.

In May 2013, I joined the executive of EEPSA, Environmental Educators Provincial Specialist Association, and I now the Communications Chair.

 

July 2014-June 2015, I taught Burnaby's new Take a Hike Program Take a Hike - Youth at Risk Foundation.
 

In September 2015, I started Burnaby's first mini school project, teaching gifted and advanced learners in grade 8 cohorts at Alpha Secondary School.

 

I enjoy hiking, camping, yoga, coaching, volunteering, canoeing, singing, entertaining and sailing in my spare time. My family and I live in East Vancouver.

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My resume is available here, or contact me at dallas.plensky@gmail.com or @seagreenED for more information.

Teaching Credo

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Teaching Compass: Teach with Ease (E’s): Engage, excite, educate, evaluate and exist with empathy in an evolving, explorative, energetic, experience-based environment.

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Effective teachers purposefully develop and nurture a positive, safe and respectful environment for their learners. Over time within this open and accepting space, learners will experience an ease in sharing, thinking about and communicating their ideas. The teacher then has a responsibility to guide the learners through an adaptable, innovative process of learning which strengthens belief in self, connectedness with each other and the community.​

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In order to achieve this type of classroom and learning environment., I focus on:

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Communication: Open and Respectful
Behaviour: Respect, discipline, value of each other’s time
Learning: Playful, Thoughtful, Confidence, Retention
Curriculum: Varied and Explorative
Environment and Community: Safe, Connected and Collaborative
Professional Development: Consistent and Modelled

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