Barry J. Wilson

I have worked at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education since September 2003 –

• developing educational programs and services for students in grades primary to grade 12
• designing curriculum, resources, supports, programs, services and policies for public schools (including the development, design and implementation of the renewed curriculum for grade 7 and grade 8)
• supporting inclusive education, as well as development resources and supports for public schools
• providing professional learning opportunities\workshops for educators grades primary to 12
• providing professional learning opportunities\workshops for university students enrolled in the bachelor of Education Program
• collaborating with colleagues in English Program Services, French Language Programs and Services, African Canadian Services, Learning Resources and Technology Services, Mi kmaq Services, Student Services
• working with the Regional Centres for Education, Conseil scolaireacadien provincial to develop and implement curriculum, programs and resources that support development, learning, well-being and success
• collecting, selecting, and reviewing student resources for to grades primary to 12 Authorized Learning Resources (ALR)
• collecting, selecting, and reviewing teacher resources for to grades primary to 12 (ALR)
• delisting student resources for to grades primary to 12 Authorized Learning Resources (ALR)
• delisting teacher professional resources for to grades primary to 12 Authorized Learning Resources (ALR)
• communicating with students and teachers/literacy leads, and parents through face to face communications/emails, Zoom/letters/texts …
• writing letters on behalf of my/his director/executive director/director/her
• writing letters on behalf of my/his Minister of Education
• working with publishers online and face-to-face
• mentoring teachers
• working with students
• working in classrooms
• mentoring new to the job colleagues at Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD)
• supporting colleagues at EECD
• initiating literacy learning projects/programs for students/teachers/classrooms
• designing literacy libraries for grades Primary to Grades 12
• working on interdepartmental teams–Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Orientation, …
• attending provincial, national, and international conferences (Reading for the Love of It, National Council Teachers of English, Atlantic Teachers of English of Nova Scotia, … to update myself professionally

• Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
• Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
• Administered assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
• Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
• Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, and graded assignments.
• Prepared and implemented learning experiences covering required course tropics.
• Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
• Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
• Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
• Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and face to face meetings
• Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
• Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
• Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
• Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.