Colleen Holden

• Currently facilitating and managing the Government of Canada's Second Language Training Program, adapting it to ensure successful evaluations. Monitoring progress, providing tailored instruction, implementing effective teaching strategies, and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Evaluating student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing constructive feedback and tailored support.
• Utilizing authentic French materials such as videos and news articles to expose students to diverse perspectives of the Francophone world.
• Preparing and coaching students for the Government of Canada's: Oral Language Assessment, Reading Comprehension Test and Written Expression Test (A/B and C Levels).
• Facilitating learning and assessment in both synchronous and asynchronous settings and in the use of multimedia. This includes hybrid, virtual and face to face environments aided by Adobe Connect, Webex, Zoom, Skype for Business, MS Teams, as well as other digital tools within government and educational institutions.
• Also coordinated the government of Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial language training program.
• Designed and implemented part-time French Language training courses for federal government departments to ensure language maintenance and exam preparation.

• Coordinated, developed and delivered French Language programs for 10 schools K-6 in the St. John's area.

• Facilitated the Government of Canada's Judges' Language Training Program, adapting it to ensure successful evaluations. Monitored progress, provided tailored instruction, fostered critical thinking strategies through media integration, implemented effective teaching strategies, used and ensured compliance with standards.
• Prepared students for the Government of Canada's: Oral Language Assessment, Reading Comprehension Test and Written Expression Test.

• Supported students in active learning and critical thinking through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Designed curriculum appropriate for 3 different programs : English as a Second Language, Bilingual English-French and International English.
• Prepared students for national language exams by developing comprehensive lesson plans, practicing exam techniques, assessing progress, providing targeted feedback, fostering effective study habits, and ensuring familiarity with exam formats and standards.
• Served as a mentor teacher for student-teachers, providing guidance and support during their professional development journey.
• Led school-wide initiatives for fundraising; member of the managing committee for all major school decisions.
• Developed a pilot project for regional schools in the motivation and academic/social integration of students showing signs of dropping out (2013-2015)

• Specialized in French immersion and French as a second language.
• Designed curriculum, developed bilingual instruction as per the student group.
• Assessed language proficiency
• Managed classroom organization
• Fostered cultural appreciation and academic excellence

• Lead cultural trips to enhance English language acquisition through immersive experiences. Responsible for logistics, budgeting, educational activities, and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
• Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.

Curriculum development, classroom management, and bilingual instruction. Proficient in fostering language acquisition, cultural appreciation, and academic growth for elementary students. Effective communicator and collaborator.

• Chair of Judging Committee at the Canada-Wide Science Fair
• Master of Ceremonies for CSW Fair Gala (NL).