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2012 Framingham University, Framingham, MA Masters of Education 2007 University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Bachelor of Education 2004 Carleton University, Ottawa, ON Bachelor of Arts in History 1994 Sir Sandford Fleming College, Peterborough, ON Social Service Worker Diploma
Work Experience
August 2009-June2012 Korea International School Kindergarten/Grade Three Teacher - Kindergarten teacher (2009/2010) - Grade Three teacher (2010/2012) - Participated in WASC accreditation process (2009/2011) - Yearbook (2011/2012) - Participated on various school level committees (2009/2012) - Participated in Saturday sports program (2009/2010) August 2007- June 2009 Shanghai Singapore International School Primary One Form Teacher - Vice-Chair of Pupil Welfare Department (2007/2008) - Student Leadership committee member (2007/2008) - Taught English to Chinese teaching staff after school (2007/2008) - English level representative for Primary 1 (2008/2009) - Library committee member (2008/2009) - Participated in CIS accreditation process (2007/2009) April-June 2007 OCDSB, Secondary Community Living Programs (2 sites) Job Coach - Accompanied students with developmental disabilities to their work experience. - Provided support and structure to students as required. - Acted as primary liaison between the school and work experience in all areas required to implement, maintain and assess appropriate and meaningful placements. - Initiated and developed a binder including job description, required documents,
student assessments and profiles, and all other relevant information required for future job coaches. 2005-2007- OCDSB, Behaviour Support Program Elementary Itinerant Educational Assistant - Responsible for the development, implementation and training of positive behaviour modification programs for students and classrooms within the Ottawa Carleton District School Board. - Organize and lead meetings with the multi-disciplinary team and families/ caregivers of students. - Conduct follow up visits with students and schools. - Report and behaviour program written and placed in the students OSR. 1998-2005- OCDSB, Featherston Drive PS & Mary Honeywell ES Autism Programs Educational Assistant - Experience working with early primary through to intermediate age groups - Member of a consultive team of professionals including Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Administrators, Teachers and Educational Assistants. - Applied knowledge of Behaviour Modification through program development, maintenance and creation of The ABCs of Behaviour Modification. - Created and evaluated educational and behavioural programs through Individual Education Plans (IEP). - Facilitated inclusive behaviour and attitudes as a member of the Safe and Caring Schools Committee. - Attended IEP meetings with parents and colleagues to discuss student progress. - Planned and implemented school trips. - Mentor to new staff.