ANGELA TAYLOR-BENNETT
London,ON
Summary
Versatile Teaching Professional with 15+ years experience with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering student achievement and success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Support Teacher
Yellowknife Catholic School Board
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Vice Principal
York Catholic District School Board
01.2012 - 09.2019
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
- Coordinated with specialists and agencies to acquire services for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for students.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
Deputy Head of School
Landmark East School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Supported teachers developing Individual Education Plans for students with multiple special needs
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
Principal
Al Bayan Bilingual School
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Coordinated yearly budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Literacy Support Teacher
York Catholic District School Board
09.2009 - 01.2012
- Assessed literacy needs of schools and designed strategy aimed at improving literacy practices school wide
- Supported teachers collecting and analyzing data and developed action plans in response to student needs
- Implemented training practices in creation of instructional materials that supported literacy development
Education
Master of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies in Education
State University of New York
Buffalo, NY2003
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
York University
North York, ON1992
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Language
University of Western University
London, ON1988
Skills
- Learner Assessment
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Curriculum Development
- Learner Assistance
- Special Education
- Mentoring
- Student Counseling
- Life Skills Development
- Child Development
- Inclusive Education
Certification
- Primary/Junior Qualifications, Ontario College of Teachers, ON
- Intermediate Division (gr. 7-10), Additional Basic Qualifications, York University, ON
- Principal's Qualification Program, Part 1, Ontario Principals Council, ON
- Principal's Qualification Program, Part 2, Ontario Principals Council, ON
- Religious Education, Part 1, York University, ON
- Religious Education, Part 2, York University, ON
- Religious Education, Specialist, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON
- Special Education, Part One, York University, ON
● Indigenous Canada, University of Alberta
Additional Experience
- York Catholic District School Board/Special Education Teacher/Curriculum Consultant/Elementary School Teacher
- American School Foundation of Monterrey/Elementary School Teacher
- Columbus School/Teacher Librarian/ Elementary School Teacher
Timeline
Program Support Teacher
Yellowknife Catholic School Board
10.2019 - 09.2021
Deputy Head of School
Landmark East School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Principal
Al Bayan Bilingual School
08.2014 - 08.2015
Vice Principal
York Catholic District School Board
01.2012 - 09.2019
Literacy Support Teacher
York Catholic District School Board
09.2009 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies in Education
State University of New York
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
York University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Language
University of Western University
- Primary/Junior Qualifications, Ontario College of Teachers, ON
- Intermediate Division (gr. 7-10), Additional Basic Qualifications, York University, ON
- Principal's Qualification Program, Part 1, Ontario Principals Council, ON
- Principal's Qualification Program, Part 2, Ontario Principals Council, ON
- Religious Education, Part 1, York University, ON
- Religious Education, Part 2, York University, ON
- Religious Education, Specialist, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON
- Special Education, Part One, York University, ON
● Indigenous Canada, University of Alberta
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