Experience

Publication:

McRae, J. (2024). The dimensions of power and privilege. ATA Magazine, Spring 2024, p. 16-17. Retrieved from: https://teachers.ab.ca/sites/default/files/2024-06/ATAMagazine%20_104-3_Spring.pdf

Volunteering:

Diversity, Equity, & Human Rights Committee

Alberta Teachers’ Association 

June 1, 2022 - Current

Edmonton, Alberta

Chair, Occupational Health & Safety Committee

Aurora Academic Charter Schools 

September 1, 2018 - November 10, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta

Elected Councillor, Undergraduate Science

University of Alberta Students’ Union

May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2015

Edmonton, Alberta

Governance Officer, Nonprofit Bylaws

University of Alberta TeamUP Science

October 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014

Edmonton, Alberta

Elected Vice President, Academic

University of Alberta Science Students’ Society

May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

Edmonton, Alberta

Employment:

English Department Team Lead

Aurora Academic Charter Schools, Full-time

June 20, 2023 - Current

Edmonton, Alberta

Teacher, English & Social Studies

Aurora Academic Charter Schools, Full-time

August 21, 2017 - Current

Edmonton, Alberta

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Aurora Academic Charter Schools, On-call

May 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017

Edmonton, Alberta

Coordinator, Special Events

University of Alberta, DiscoverE, Part-time

September 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017

Edmonton, Alberta

Senior Instructor, Workshops, Summer Camps

University of Alberta, DiscoverE, Full-time

May 1, 2016 - August 30, 2016

Edmonton, Alberta

Instructor, Workshops, Summer Camps

University of Alberta, DiscoverE, Part-time

January 25, 2015 - April 30, 2016

Edmonton, Alberta

Education:

Doctor of Education

University of British Columbia, Part-time

July 1, 2024 - Current

Online Distance Learning

Master of Education, in Educational Studies

University of Alberta, Part-time

September 1, 2021 - April 14, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta

Bachelor of Education, in Secondary Education, 

English major & Chemistry minor, Distinction              

University of Alberta, Full-time 

September 1, 2015 - April 15, 2017

Edmonton, Alberta

Bachelor of Science, in General Sciences, 

Psychology major & English minor

University of Alberta, Full-time

September 1, 2011 - April 15, 2015

Edmonton, Alberta

Alberta High School Diploma            

Harry Ainlay Composite High School, Full-time

September 1, 2008 - June 30, 2011

Edmonton, Alberta

International Baccalaureate (Full IB) Diploma

Harry Ainlay Composite High School, Full-time

September 1, 2008 - June 30, 2011

Edmonton, Alberta

Presentations:

The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights (DEHR) Conference

April 18, 2024 - April 19, 2024

Edmonton, Alberta

Mighty Peace Teachers’ Convention Association (MPTCA) Conference 

March 7, 2024 - March 8, 2024

Grande Prairie, Alberta

Northern Alberta Educational Assistants Conference (NRLC) 

March 7, 2024 - March 8, 2024

Grande Prairie, Alberta

Greater Edmonton Teachers’ Convention Association (GETCA) Conference 

February 29, 2024 - March 1, 2024

Edmonton, Alberta

Central Alberta Teachers’ Convention Association (CATCA) Conference 

February 22, 2024 - February 23, 2024

Red Deer, Alberta

The Association of Alberta Public Charter Schools (TAAPCS) Conference 

October 20, 2023

Calgary, Alberta

The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights (DEHR) Conference 

April 27, 2023 - April 28, 2023

Edmonton, Alberta