BESS TSELIKIS
Orillia,ON
Summary
Organized, motivated and eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Highly motivated to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and strong interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and learning new skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
School College Partnerships: School Within a College Advisor
GEORGIAN COLLEGE
Barrie, ON
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Helped students with complex needs overcome personal and academic barriers.
- Advised students and parents about postsecondary pathways to successfully transition to postsecondary education through individualized transition plans while collaborating with secondary teachers.
- Developed wellness plans through triage and referrals to appropriate agencies and supports.
- Provided guidance to students on their choice career paths.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress in academic advising sessions.
- Counseled students on course selection, standardized test preparation, resume building, and job search strategies.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop individualized plans for each student's educational success.
- Advised students on how to best utilize campus resources such as tutoring centers, libraries, and counseling services.
- Provided students with assistive devices, supportive technology and assistance accessing facilities.
- Developed interdepartmental and community relationships to decrease barriers for students.
Community Studies Field Placement
GEORGIAN COLLEGE
Orillia, ON
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Implemented work integrated learning and managing field placement experiences for students in full-time and part-time ECE and DSW programs.
- Developed relationships with community partners through direct outreach and program connections.
- Coordinated most aspects of the mandatory field placements experiences in designated programs explaining processes and protocols to students, advising on options available, and reviewing individual needs or requirements.
- Acted as a liaison, in collaboration with program coordinators and faculty leads, between placement hosts, faculty monitors and students including support for PLAR and exemptions around extenuating circumstances.
- Maintained necessary documents and records through Georgian Connects and other Georgian College platforms.
Secondary Educational Outreach and COOP Teacher Facilitator: Orillia Area
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Responsible for the support of students to gain employment, work skills, knowledge of the assigned workplace and employability skills while gaining related credits
- Also responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with community employers in the Orillia community in an educational and employer capacity as well as employment support through the Employment Resource Center/Agilec.
Supervised Alternative Learning Teacher: Barrie, Angus and Orillia Area
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
09.2013 - 06.2019
- Worked with school Student Success Teams and Attendance Counselors to re-engage students aged 14-21 in the individualized Supervised Alternative Learning Program to subsequently re-engage and transition students back to regular or alternative education programs
- Developed connections with several agencies within the broader community for student support such as Children's Aid Society, Ministry of Youth Justice and Probation, Ontario Works, Canadian Mental Health Association, Catalpa Tamarac, Community Action Program for Children and often accessing agencies such as Information Orillia to support students
- Developed connections within the broader community for students to gain volunteer experience for mandatory diploma requirements.
ALTERNATIVE Secondary Teacher/Program Coordinator
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
ORILLIA
09.2000 - 06.2013
- Developed and maintained relationships with several community partners for support and resources for students.
- Liaison for students and Orillia Adult Learning Center for P.L.A.R.
- Worked with partner school and community schools and their administration teams to identify, interview and recommend students for participation in the alternative school program.
- Organized and facilitated program registration days.
- Liaison for students and C.M.H.A.
- Sourced and applied for grants.
- Organized annual community Open House for supporting community agencies and organizations.
- Represented and advocated for young parent students on L.E.A.P.
- Fulfilled on-site administrative duties in consultation with home school administration such as budget tracking and purchasing.
Full Time Classroom Teacher
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Midhurst
10.1992 - 06.2000
Junior Division Special Education Teacher
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS SCHOOL BOARD
Lennoxville, Quebec
06.1991 - 09.1991
Education
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - Guidance, Co-op Ed., Special Ed., Alt. Ed.
Nipissing University
North Bay, ONDIPLOMA IN EDUCATION -
Bishop's University
Lennoxville, QuebecBACHELOR OF ARTS -
Trent University
Peterborough, ONSkills
- Experience with coordinating Field Placement
- Experience with supervision and leadership of students in many capacities including co-op placements
- Developing community collaboration between school, students and community agencies to support student engagement and school programs
- Collaborating with superintendents, committees and secondary teachers to implement pathway planning for students
- Capable with Microsoft Suite applications
- Familiar with navigation of Georgian College software applications
- Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
- Enthusiastic and friendly, compassionate yet professional
- Problem to solution oriented
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Timeline
School College Partnerships: School Within a College Advisor
GEORGIAN COLLEGE
11.2023 - 02.2024
Community Studies Field Placement
GEORGIAN COLLEGE
03.2023 - 09.2023
Secondary Educational Outreach and COOP Teacher Facilitator: Orillia Area
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
09.2019 - 06.2022
Supervised Alternative Learning Teacher: Barrie, Angus and Orillia Area
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
09.2013 - 06.2019
ALTERNATIVE Secondary Teacher/Program Coordinator
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
09.2000 - 06.2013
Full Time Classroom Teacher
SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
10.1992 - 06.2000
Junior Division Special Education Teacher
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS SCHOOL BOARD
06.1991 - 09.1991
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - Guidance, Co-op Ed., Special Ed., Alt. Ed.
Nipissing University
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION -
Bishop's University
BACHELOR OF ARTS -
Trent University
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