April 2023- Knowledgehook Ambassador- educator trainer foran Instructional Guidance System (IGS) that uses engaging student assessments to unlock insights and expert guidance for math teachers.
February-March 2022 TVO Learning Experience Design Team member- technical writer, instructional designer for TVO Learn Science Learning Activities
2020 - 2025 TVO mPower Ambassador and Elementary Resource Writer/Reviewer (TVOLearn) I create relevant online staff and class presentations for Ontario educators. I use a variety of tools- Jamboard, Screencastify video tools, Google Workplace and Microsoft tools to engage participants. I assisted >1000 educators and students to create mPower accounts during the 2021-2022 year.
I also act as a SME for stakeholder meetings about mPower and review and curate resources that are published to TVOLearn. See current projects
Grade 7 Teacher, Holly Meadows E.S., Barrie, ON 2019-20 I developed an online learning classroom using Google tools, Screencastify, Flipgrid, and Bitmoji, choice boards, interactive whiteboards, and KnowledgeHook to engage students in their learning
Teacher-Librarian and EE Coordinator Canadian International School, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 2017-19 I co-taught with the Grades 7-12 teachers and supported tech integration across the school (Google Workplace, digital citizenship, and interactive Destiny Discover software). I reviewed, developed and managed the K-12 resource collection plan for the school. We also used Slack to communicate.
Grade 5 Teacher, Trillium Woods E.S., Barrie, ON 2016- 17 I was a classroom teacher and part of a collaborative team. We were part of a NPDL (New Pedagogies Deep Learning) Project and I participated in an Action Research AQ course and an OTF TLC project with colleagues.
Teacher-Librarian Resource Teacher K-12, SCDSB Program & Innovation, 2014-16 In this central role, I facilitated the integration of technology into curriculum tasks for students and supported teacher-librarians in their school libraries. I supported all teacher-librarians with all administrative tasks and professional learning. I implemented a mentoring initiative for new teacher-librarians and was also a co-facilitator for several collaborative inquires during my secondment.
ETFO Summer Academy Instructor 2014-2016 I co-instructed a 3-day Teacher-Librarian Technology-focused Summer Academy in Toronto (July 2016). I was hired to teach colleagues in Bracebridge (August 2014) and Sudbury (July 2015) about how to use Google Apps for Education software in their classes during 3-day summer academy courses.
Teacher-Librarian, Trillium Woods E.S., Barrie, ON 2005-2014 I had the opportunity to open the school library in 2005 so I was involved in the planning, purchasing and design of the library layout and the resource collection. In addition to my librarianship duties I was the school's literacy coach and technology lead. I developed and maintained the school website/wikis and coached grade7/8 rugby and volleyball.
Nipissing University Instructor Barrie, ON, Canada 2006 - 2012 I taught the face-to-face additional qualification (A.Q.) courses Librarianship Part 1 and Part 2 for Nipissing University. I taught and evaluated teachers who wished to become teacher-librarians.
Teacher-Librarian, Johnson St. P.S., Barrie, ON 2001-2005 In addition to my librarianship duties & primary planning time teaching I was the computer site administrator and coached sports.
Classroom Teacher, Johnson St. P.S., Barrie, ON 1995 - 2001 I taught grades 4-8 and coached various extra-curricular sports teams.
Year 7 teacher Linwood Avenue School, Christchurch, New Zealand 1999 As part of the Canadian teaching exchange program I taught in Christchurch, New Zealand for one year.
Classroom Teacher, Portage View P.S. Barrie, ON 1993 - 1995 I taught grade 5/6 and 6/7 at this school and coached the volleyball teams.
Junior Gifted Classroom Teacher, Prince of Wales P.S., Barrie, ON 1992-93I learned to differentiate instruction for the special needs of identified students this year.