Brandy Allen, BA, B.Ed, OCELT

• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts and routines quickly and efficiently, especially in a primary/junior classroom where I am less experienced and being on-call means that there is little time to prepare
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with administration, support staff, and students
• Stayed positive, relaxed and in control when accepting job environments outside of my comfort zone (i.e. grade 10 boys P.E. class)
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with new individuals every day, enhancing my confidence and learning about the world

Applying the IELTS Speaking assessment criteria consistently and fairly while adhering to global standards

• Recording and documenting assessment scores with exceptional accuracy by applying exceptional listening skills.
• Conducting face-to-face interviews with test takers to measure their spoken English language skills for study and immigration readiness
• Providing a comfortable, calm and relaxed environment for nervous test takers
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

• Managed and supported a team of program Coordinators and volunteers while supporting successful delivery of a pilot employment training program
• Handled uncomfortable situations with diplomacy and tact while holding a space for empathy and concern for my staff
• Monitored and accurately reported on program progress/suggested modifications and assessed Coordinators, offering helpful feedback
• Creatively engaged each participant, meeting them where they are at, managing any disruptive/deregulated behaviour and prioritizing needs to ensure learners reached their fullest potential while in the program
• Learned from the uniqueness and strengths of participants, allowing me to become a more compassionate educator and manager

• Encouraged the learning and curiosity of culturally diverse groups of up to 25 adult learners while modeling an atmosphere of safety, honesty, trust and mutual respect
• Facilitated the resolution of classroom conflict peacefully, practiced fairness and encouraged autonomy which the learners appreciated.
• Provided many opportunities for learners to apply their language skills in an authentic way
• Consistently received glowing end-of-term reports from students and continue to maintain relationships with some students via social media

• Transitioned existing curriculum into a ‘blended’ learning format where I developed new technology skills
• Incorporated a range of multimedia resources into daily lesson planning to capture interest, aid diverse learning styles and increase student engagement
• Academically and empathetically counseled my students focusing on strengths, interests, goalsetting and pathways.
• Coordinated and led in house professional development sessions on topics such as ‘Using Music in Pronunciation’ and ‘Understanding the Introverted Learner', inspiring my colleagues to incorporate my strategies.

• Engaged ESL and FSL earners academically and socially, giving them the confidence to navigate their new cultural surroundings through meaningful lesson planning and off campus excursions
• Effectively managed challenging behaviours while keeping learners organized and motivated
• Developed communicative and trusting relationships with students, peers and parents
• Designed language lessons that tightly adhered to the Ontario Curriculum Guidelines getting young learners excited about target language and culture.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Taught multi-level academic language skills to students from 15 different countries
• Assisted with cultural activities which lent themselves to enhancing student Canadian experience
• Worked with international youth to build confidence navigating their second language, thereby increasing their career opportunities.

• Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities for diverse learners 6 -17 years of age.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lesson plans that incorporated elements from various subjects into the ESL curriculum.
• Developed a welcoming and respectful classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
• Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
• Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.