EDUCATION
University of British Columbia
2008 - 2014
Bachelor of Education (Specializing in History, English, and Drama)
University of British Columbia
2008 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (History Major, English and Drama Concentrations)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Writer, Editor, and Creative Support - Freelance
2019–Present
CORY MCRAE
Teacher and Writer
PROFILE
I’m a neurodivergent all-star who moved first
into teaching and then into writing to make a
positive difference in the world. As a teacher,
I’m a 21st century educator with strong
technology and PBL integration into my
classroom teaching, favoring the Google suite.
I also utilize a strong focus on drama and play
to ensure engagement. As a writer, I work
extremely hard in both my poetry and prose to
weave together diverse and inclusive
narratives that build elaborate and extended
universes that remain interconnected. My
debut novel is launching in 2021 in
partnership with Oghma Creative Media, and
I’ve been featured in multiple Poetry
Magazines – Open Minds Quarterly,
Cotyledon, and The Spadina Literary Review
for my poem “Pain + Love – Pain + Love.”
CONTACT
PHONE + TEXT:-
EMAIL:-WEBSITE:
http://www.mcraewrites.com
Various Publications and projects. More recently I have transitioned
into focusing on new media, writing, and editing on top of my normal
workload, utilizing my strong writing, editing, and comedy skills honed
through teaching. With a looming novel launch next year and several
poetry features in the works, I’m excited to be looking for more
freelance creative, editing, and copywriting work! Take a look at my
website www.mcraewrites.com for even more information on me and
my projects.
School District 48 - Teacher
2019–Present
Don Ross Middle School. Grades 7-9. Continuing Contract Grade 8
Homeroom Teacher – Teaching Several subjects, including Socials,
English, PE, etc. Strong emphasis on Literature and Critical Thinking.
School District 48 - Teacher-
Sea to Sky Alternate School. Grades 7-12. Collaborative Support and
Humanities Teacher, took on a wider portfolio early in the school year
as a subject specific classroom teacher for grades 7-12 in Social
Studies, English, Foods, PE, and Art.
School District 48 - Teacher- Recurring
Howe Sound Secondary School. Grades 10-12. Taught almost every
single subject outside of STEM and Music subjects at the school. Also
worked as a librarian and collaborative support teacher.
SKILLS AND VALUES
-Very competent with most technology and with tech integration.
-Advanced writing, editing, and copywriting skills in the English language.
-Flexible and adaptable, while still valuing work-life balance.
-Compassionate and empathetic to the social-emotional needs of students
and clients.
-Strong moral compass, strongly valuing integrity, honesty/transparency, and
ethics-based decision making.
-Strong belief in the role of educators as dual mode mentors/educators.
-Believe in adding play and exploration to make learning fun and engaging.
-Class 5 Driver’s License.
-Familiar with GSuite, Adobe Audition, Premiere, and Photoshop, Most Tech
-Sound recording and editing experience. Full home-recording capability.
-Acting and on-camera new media experience.
