William A. Belsey
Present Address:
Box 299
Rankin Inlet, NT
XOC-OGO
fax/phone (819) 645-2408
e-mail: belsey@arctic.ca
WWW: http://www.arctic.ca/~belsey
Personal:
Born: August 16, 1958, Canadian citizen, married with two children,
6'1', 210 lbs, excellent health.
Education:
Software Applications McGill U. Cert, in Ed. Tech. 1997
English as a Second Language -Part 2 1990
English as a Second Language -Part 1 1989
Computers in the Classroom -Part 2 1985
Computers in the Classroom -Part 1 1984
Received NWT Permanent Teaching Certificate 1984
Special Education (TTR) -Part 2 1982
Special Education -Part 1 1981
Bachelor of Education Faculty of Education 1977-81
Concurrent Teacher Queen's University
Education Program Kingston, Ontario
*Special courses:
-NativeStudies
-Roman Catholic Education
Bachelor of Arts Fac. Arts and Science 1977-80
History/Religion
Secondary School Laurentian High School 1972-77
Honours Graduation Diploma Ottawa, Ontario
Teaching Experience:
Computer Program Coordinator Leo Ussak School 1995-97
Associate Teacher Keewatin Teacher Training Program 1992-93
Grades 3 - 5 Leo Ussak School Rankin Inlet, NT 1988-94
Grades 4 - 6 Maani Ulujuk School Rankin Inlet, NT 1986-88
Grades 4 - 6 Qitiqliq School (all subjects) 1982-86
Instructor Adult Education Centre Arviat, NT 1984
(Computer Literacy)
Computer Literacy Workshop Leader
Keewatin Regional Teacher's Conference
Rankin Inlet, NWT 1984
Photography Instructor Adult Education Centre
Arviat, NWT 1983
Special Needs Teacher Ongwanada Hosptial 1981-82
Kingston, Ontario
Student Teaching:
Grades K - 6 Maani Ulujuk School 1981 (April) Rankin Inlet, NWT
Grades 5 - 6 Centennial Public 1981 (Jan-Mar) Kingston, Ontario
Grades 2 - 3 St. Patrick's School 1980 (Oct) Harrowsmith, Ontario
Grades I - 2 Centennial Public 1980 (Feb) Kingston, Ontario
Grades 4 - 5 Central Public 1979 (Apr) Kingston, Ontario
Grades 3 - 4 Victoria Public 1978 (Apr) Kingston, Ontario
Related Work Experience
-Residential Counselor K.D.A.M.R.(then) Kingston
and District Association for the Mentally Retarded
(Responsible for the supervision of mentally challenged adults
in a group home setting.) Kingston, Ontario 1979-1981
-Workshop Supervisor Island View Shops Penrose Division
(Responsible for the supervision of handicapped al adults in
an industrial therapy program.) Kingston, Ontario 1978-80
-Section Head -Boys Camp YM-YWCA Ottawa, Ontario
(Responsible for all administration and programming.) 1976
-Counselor -Boys Camp YM-YWCA Ottawa, Ontario 1972-75
Other Work Experience:
-Guardsman, Public Duties Detachment 1977
(To perform "Changing Canadian Armed Forces of the Guard" ceremonies
Land Reserves after completion of Canadian Armed Forces Basic Training)
-Waiter/Bartender Macies Steak House Ottawa, Ontario 1974-77
Activities and Interests:
Outdoor Interests:
camping, skating, swimming, canoeing, cycling,
hiking, cross-country skiing, Laser sailing, SCUBA (certified) and snorkel diving.
Hobbies:
writing, photography, music (guitar), children's literature, Wok cooking, breadmaking.
Sports:
-Certified Level 2 NCCP Program (soccer)
-Certified Level 3 CSA Referee (soccer)
-Vice President-Northwest Territories Soccer Association
-President and coach -Rankin Inlet Soccer Association
-Referee -Rankin Inlet Minor Hockey Association & NWT Soccer Association
-recreational hockey player -Rankin Inlet Oldtimer's League,
-Queen's Rugby Club, 10 years minor football and baseball in Ottawa.
Travel:
Germany, Italy, Greece, Great Britain, Holland, France, Switzwerland, Bahamas
USA -New York, Michigan, Massachusetts, Maine, Alaska.
Canada -throughout the Yukon and Northwest Territories, British Columbia,
Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario.
Volunteer Service/Memberships:
-coordinator -Igalaaq/Rankin Inlet Community Access Centre
-John Ayaruaq Library Board Member,
-Vice President -NWT Soccer Association
-Coach and President, Rankin Inlet Soccer Association
-leader, Leo Ussak School Photography Club
-referee Rankin Inlet Minor Hockey Association.
-Member, CANSCAIP (Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators
and Performers.)
-Member, Amnesty International.
Awards/Special Skills:
-May 1997 -Awarded a Fellowship at Queen's University with the
MSTE (Mathematics, Science, Technology in Education Group)
-March 1997 -Co-winner of the Conference Board of Canada's
National Partners in Education Award
-February 1997 received the Prime Minster's Award for Teaching
Excellence in Math, Science and Technology
-January 1997 -Nominated for the Nova Global Best Award for
Partnerships that foster "Science Literacy for the World of Work"
-1992, awarded bronze medal -Arctic Winter Games, Whitehorse, Yukon
-1991, awarded 3M National Coaching Award
-1990, awarded gold medal -Arctic Winter Games, Yellowknife, NWT
-1990, awarded NWT community service/volunteer award
-1989, awarded Northwest Territories "Team of the Year" award by Sport North
-1989, represented Canada at soccer tournaments in Hamburg, Bremen and
Berlin, Germany
-1988, awarded bronze medal -Arctic Winter Games, Fairbanks, Alaska
-1976 -awarded Birk's Citizenship Award for community service in
Ottawa from Laurentian High School
-1976 -awarded "Outstanding Official" and athletic "Letter" from
Laurentian High School
-Taught basic swimming and canoeing skills -YM-YWCA
-Received basic First Aid instruction from St. John's Ambulance
-Have a good working knowledge of French and Sign Language
-NAUI, CMAS and PDIC Openwater I international SCUBA certification.
-Can play the guitar
-Professional freelance writer and photographer (see sep. resume)
References:
Mr. Metro Solomon
Principal, Leo Ussak
GNWT Postal Bag 002
Rankin Inlet, NT
XOC OGO
(819)645-2814 -work
(819) 645-2333 -fax
Sandra Kusugak
Chair, Rankin Inlet District Education Authority
P.O. Box 61
Rankin Inlet, NT
X0C 0G0
(819) 645-2048 -home
Jean Williamson
Principal (former)
Maani Ulujuk School
Rankin Inlet, NT
XOC OGO
(819) 645-3275 -home
(819) 645-3447 -fax
Mr. Chris Purse
School Supervisor of Schools
Keewatin Div. Board of Education
Box 90
Baker Lake, NT
XOC OAO
(819) 793-2740 -work
819) 793-2996 -fax
Jacquelyn Burles
Dep't of Information Networks,
Education, Culture and Employment
Government of the NWT
Yellowknfe, NT
X1A 2L9
(819) 873-7219 -work
(819) 873-0107 -fax
Susan Shirley
Keewatin Regional Education Resource Centre Coordinator
GNWT Postal Bag 002
Rankin Inlet, NT
XOC OGO
(819) 645-2673 -work
Mr. David Serkoak
Teacher
Joamie School
Iqaluit, NT
XOA OHO
(819) 979-6541 -home
Mr. Jan Hartgerink
Teacher
Frontenac Board of Ed.
64 Westmorland Rd.
Kingston, Ontario
K7M lJ5
(613) 542-5876 -home