Carolyn Kornelsen
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated, with a drive for excellence. Energetic and a passion for developing student self determination and self advocacy skills. Strong focus on a holistic approach to working with youth-developing their identity and sense of belonging.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Services Teacher
Arthur A. Leach School
Winnipeg
09.2023 - Current
Guidance, Resource and EAL support for three Grade 7 classrooms. Case manage two students with Individualized Programming. EAL intakes and programming. Assistance with Strong Beginnings assessments. Strong working relationship with school clinicians. Creation of IEP's CMP's and Adaptation Plans. Create and facilitate plans collaborating with parents, clinicians, and outside agencies. Swim program supervisor.
Resource Teacher-Fort Richmond Collegiate
Pembina Trails School Division
Winnipeg, MB
09.2012 - 06.2023
Case manager for students with cognitive disabilities and academic concerns. Advocate for student needs. Develop Adaptation Plans, Modified Course Plans, and Individual Transition plans, scheduled Educational Assistants, supervised PTSD swim program, collaborated with teachers and clinicians, co-coordinated transitions for students from high school to adult services, facilitated plans collaborating with parents, clinicians, and outside agencies.
Resource Teacher-Prairie Sunrise School
Pembina Trails School Division
Winnipeg, Manitoba
09.2008 - 06.2012
Instructed students individually and in groups, while collaborating with classroom teachers. Collaborated with teachers to implement and lead guided reading groups at all grade levels. Developed and implemented IEP's through collaboration with parents and clinicians. Facilitated Kindergarten entries for students with exceptional needs.
Intake/Clinician
The Link
Winnipeg, MB
04.2015 - Current
Answer phones and triage calls making decisions regarding services required to callers. Respond to calls in the community. Identify potential underlining cause of crisis situation and subsequently provide on-site intervention including mental health and risk assessments, mental status exams, safety plans, and follow-up plans. Refer client(s) and caregiver(s) to suitable resources. Maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality with client(s) and families. Work with collaterals such as Winnipeg Police, ANCR and hospital staff.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University Of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB02.2017
Post Baccalaureate - Special Education
University Of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB10.2011
Bachelor of Education -
University Of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB05.1993
Skills
Flexible thinker
Strong interpersonal skills
Collaborative mindset
Strength-based perspective
Inclusive philosophy
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Special Education Teaching Certificate
Special Education Coordinator Certificate
Certification
2024-Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
2023-Commit to Kids
2023-Canadian Institute of Food Safety Certificate
2022-Trauma Informed Schools-CTRI
2022-Treaty Training-Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba
2022-Respect in Sport recertification
2020-Shelley Moore-Family of Schools-Pembina Trails School Division
2019-Trauma Informed Care Webinar and follow up sessions-CTRI
2018-UBC MOOC Bringing Mental Health to Schools: A Curriculum Resource for Grades 8-10
2018-Leadership Development Program-Pembina Trails School Division
2018-Cognitive Coaching-Pembina Trails School Division
2015-Mental Health First Aid
2014-Level II Threat Assessment
2011-Level I Threat Assessment
References
Penny Riffel - Principal, Arthur A. Leach School- P: 204.291.2304 priffel@pembinatrails.ca
Carissa Comeault - Vice Principal, Ecole Bonnycastle P: 204.952.9029 ccomeault@pembinatrails.ca
Ang Bartley - School Psychologist-Pembina Trails School Division P: 204.461.0116 abartley@pembinatrails.ca
School & Community Involvement
Committee Member-Equity and Diversity Committee-Fort Richmond Collegiate-2021-2023
Committee Member-Mental Health Committee-Fort Richmond Collegiate-2017-2023
Teacher Supervisor-Fort Richmond Collegiate Girls Indoor Soccer Team-2013-2023
Teacher Supervisor-Fort Richmond Collegiate Water Polo Team-2014-2023
Teacher Supervisor-Fort Richmond Collegiate Badminton Team-2015-2023
Player-Senior Women's Soccer Team-Masters II-2012-present
Volunteer –Winnipeg Fringe Festival -July 2009-present
Member-Manitoba Association of Resource Teachers 2009-2013
Timeline
Student Services Teacher
Arthur A. Leach School
09.2023 - Current
Intake/Clinician
The Link
04.2015 - Current
Resource Teacher-Fort Richmond Collegiate
Pembina Trails School Division
09.2012 - 06.2023
Resource Teacher-Prairie Sunrise School
Pembina Trails School Division
09.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University Of Winnipeg
Post Baccalaureate - Special Education
University Of Manitoba
Bachelor of Education -
University Of Winnipeg
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