Anita Airisto
Squamish,BC
Summary
Forward-thinking educational leader with 15 years of career excellence within the non-profit, K-12, and post-secondary sectors. Highly experienced in university partnership development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
West Vancouver School District
West Vancouver, BC
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Taught English Language Development 8/9, Social Studies 10, English First Peoples 11 and English 12.
- Collaborated with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning, particularly in regards to English language development.
- Worked with English language learners in small groups to develop fluency.
- Customized instructional plans to meet individual student skill levels and learning styles.
- Created interesting and age-appropriate reading lists to expand English vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Educational Consultant
Ulytau Foundation
Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Compiled and submit reports to the board on programs, performance and education initiatives.
- Advised the board on Canadian policy when it comes to starting up a new British Columbia offshore school.
- Developed instructional material used by instructors and educators.
- Provided updated content for the school website that appreciates the education systems of both Kazakhstan and British Columbia.
- Researched and analyzed operations to ascertain detailed client needs.
Sessional Faculty, HR Management
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learn.
- Established real-time objectives for lessons, modules and projects that foster discussion and learning on present-day topics such as intercultural awareness, stereotypes, and privilege.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Designed collaborative, relevant learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and prepare them for real-world workplace scenarios.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
Teacher
Sea to Sky School District
Squamish, BC
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Used project-based learning (PBL) with co-teacher to teach many different subject areas at the same time (grade 8).
- Oversaw all senior humanities courses for the Sea to Sky Online School including Law 12 and Social Justice 12.
- Relied on ongoing formative assessment and regular use of self-reflection to elevate student understanding.
- Planned and executed specialized lesson plans for each individual student according to needs and school district protocols.
- Used live stream, online videos and recorded lectures to disseminate information, assessment content and expectations to students.
- Assisted the District's Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) when asked to share best practices.
Director of Partnerships & Pathways
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Richmond, BC
07.2013 - 01.2018
- Oversaw KPU’s Study Abroad Office while traveling extensively to develop new and nurture existing, international partnerships.
- Created business plans for potential revenue-generating projects and presented proposals to KPU’s Senior Executive Team, as well as the University’s Board of Governors.
- Developed workshops and seminars with colleagues around the world to present at annual conferences hosted by the BC Council for International Education (BCCIE) and the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA).
- Oversaw university-wide consultations for the development of KPU's Internationalization Strategy.
Principal/Teacher
Colegio Canadiense
Medellin, Colombia
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Taught BC English 10 and BC Social Studies 10.
- Developed the BC program’s mission statement, vision, and goals together with the BC teachers and Colombian administration.
- Created placement testing for students wishing to enter the program.
- Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data in order to make informed decisions around student/staff progress in the program.
- Led and created professional development workshops for local and foreign staffs aimed at strengthening critical thinking skills/literacy in all classrooms.
- Prepared all required documentation for the annual BC Ministry offshore school inspection.
Principal/Teacher
Huamei International School
Guangzhou, China
09.2008 - 07.2012
- Taught BC English 8, 9 & 10 along with Communications 11 & 12.
- Worked together with the Chinese administration to get the program started up and certified by the BC Ministry of Education.
- Collaborated with the BC Agent & Abbotsford School District Business Company in terms of preparing for professional development activities, negotiating contracts with the school, and hiring new BC program staff.
- Developed English placement testing for students wishing to enter the BC program.
- Led professional development seminars and workshops with both the BC and Chinese staff.
Education
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership And Management -
Royal Roads University
06.2013
Bachelor of Education -
Simon Fraser University
08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of The Fraser Valley
04.2007
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Certified BC teacher
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Partnership development
- Student Recruitment
- Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Team Recruiting and Hiring
- Relationship Management
References
- Stuart McIlmoyle, former AVP International at KPU, 604-838-4878
- Cory Hartling, Sea to Sky School District, 778-220-3324
- Shaun Jakob, Sea to Sky School District, 604-848-4851
Timeline
Teacher
West Vancouver School District
02.2023 - 06.2023
Sessional Faculty, HR Management
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
04.2022 - 12.2022
Educational Consultant
Ulytau Foundation
03.2022 - 03.2023
Teacher
Sea to Sky School District
02.2018 - 01.2022
Director of Partnerships & Pathways
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
07.2013 - 01.2018
Principal/Teacher
Colegio Canadiense
08.2012 - 08.2013
Principal/Teacher
Huamei International School
09.2008 - 07.2012
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership And Management -
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Education -
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of The Fraser Valley
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