Chris Hay

Education

University of Manitoba Bachelor of Education

Expected Graduation April 2025

Bachelor of Fine Arts Graduation April 2023

Awards, Fellowships, Grants

Fall 2024 Dean's Honour List

2024 Fund the Future Grant

2024 John E. Ingot Education Student Bursary

2024 First Place, University of Manitoba Research Showcase, Creative Category

2024 University of Manitoba Undergrad Research Award

Winter 2024 Dean's Honour List

Fall 2023 Dean's Honour List

2023-24 Michael Daniel Sanderson (Seneshen) and Katherine Velma Sanderson Memorial Bursary

2023-24 UMSU Bursary

2002 PTA Scholarship

Presentations

September 2024

Manitoba Writing Project

October Write Out Manitoba 2024 Launch

October 2024

University of Manitoba Research Showcase

November 2024

University of Manitoba, B. Ed Day Session Presenter, Faculty of Education

Exhibitions

2022 School of Art Student Gallery, University of Manitoba

Persist, Resist, Decolonize

Group Exhibit

2020 keepitweird.art

Quaran-zine

Online Group Collective Exhibit

Career Summary

2024- 2025, Teacher Candidate, Murdoch MacKay Collegiate, RETSD

Developed and delivered unit and lesson plans that engaged students in topics of place through the lens of art, using relavent reference points. I encouraged and facilitated positive community relations and impact through a collaborative project with John Gunn Middle School that was funded by the Fund the Future Grant. I led a lunch art program in which students from grades 9-12 worked together collaboratively in a safe space to produce community art.

2024, Guest Teacher, Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute

2024, Tutor, Prep Academy Tutors

2023- 2024, Teacher Candidate, Arthur Day Middle School, RETSD

Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lessons.  Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing student understanding of complex topics.  Enhanced classroom participation by fostering a positive learning environment and encouraging open communication among students.  Developed lesson plans that were mindful of students with diverse needs, ensuring academic success for all learners.  Developed, led and coached extra-curricular activities.  Practicum placement in a grade seven classroom. Taught French in first block. Taught French and English in second block.

May 2022- Present, Trainer, 9Round Fitness

September 2021- May 2022, Photographer LifeTouch

October 2013- June 2021, Manager, District Manager Le Chateau

2007- 2013, Manager, Tip Top Tailors

Recent Volunteer Experience

2024- 2025, Large group teacher, Middle school youth, Eastview Community Church

2023- 2024, Small group leader, Middle school youth, Eastview Community Church

2023- 2024, Coach and assistant coach: grade 6 volleyball, fitness club, cross-country, Arthur Day Middle School

2023, Set Design, Mennonite Brethren Collegiate

2022, Coach, grade 6 volleyball, Mennonite Brethren Collegiate