Denise DeCourcy
Summary
Seasoned educator with over 30 years of experience, including a pivotal role at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. I have a solid understanding of the Ontario Curriculum and am experienced in curriculum development, showcasing organizational skills and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments. Compassionate, creative, and effective, with a positive attitude, I am a teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team, I am highly motivated, coupled by dedication and commitment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FSL Teacher
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
Penetanguishene, ON
09.2006 - 06.2024
- Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the well-being and development of all students; providing a safe learning environment, that promotes problem-solving, decision-making, and lifelong learning.
- Treat all students with equity, respect and inclusivity.
- Develop, implement and evaluate daily lesson plans that reflect cross-curricular content, designed to meet with the various needs and learning styles of students.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of students' progress, evaluate their achievements and report results, through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning using a variety of sources and resources, with the goal of adapting, refining, improving and upholding, best teaching practices.
- Create and sustain positive learning communities within the classroom and the school by collaborating with other teachers and school colleagues.
Program Supervisor
Youth Assisting Youth
1992 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON. M45 1Z7
11.2001 - 08.2002
- Develop, implement and evaluate the Youth Service Canada: Peer Mentoring Program and report to the advisory committee, ensuring that the needs of employees and community stakeholders were met.
- Recruit, interview and hire youth between the ages of 19 and 29.
- Schedule and supervise staff meetings to discuss strategies, brainstorm new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Deliver a peer mentoring program that engaged elementary and secondary students in a supportive "special friend program" geared to helping at risk youth.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Work within the guidelines of the budget.
Education Coordinator
Huronia Museum and Ouendat Village
Little Lake Park, Midland, ON. L4R 4P4
07.1995 - 11.2001
- Design, develop and implement all on-site programming at the elementary, high school and post secondary levels, in accordance with the Ontario curriculum.
- Developed community education programming, special events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Responsible for hiring, training and supervising all education department staff members.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, grants, policies, performance standards, and fundraising initiatives.
- Conduct conferences, outreach programs, prepare resource packages for teachers and create manuals for teaching staff.
Education
Bachelor of Education Program - Education
York University, Faculty of Education
Toronto, ON05.2006
Bachelor of Education - Adult Aboriginal Education
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON2005
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Education (Distance Learning)
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON04.1995
Skills
- Over 30 years of teaching experience in formal and informal settings This includes kindergarten through to adult teaching
- Very well versed with the Ontario Curriculum documents and have an excellent working knowledge of cross-curricular approaches
- Competent curriculum writer, including team lead and book consulting (requiring collaboration, effective team work, problem solving and interpersonal communication skills)
- Attentive to details, I am an efficient individual with great organizational skills, and remain conscientious of timelines
- Able to provide constructive feedback and make suggestions in order to facilitate change
- Can shape instruction appropriately in order to assist students who learn in different ways, and will recognize as well as respond to those with learning exceptionalities and special needs
Accomplishments
- Indigenous Cultural Consultant for "Les editions CEC" Publishing: Book "Nous sommes uniques!"
- Certificate: Anishinabe Kwe Learning Program Students: Excellence in Aboriginal Teaching.
- Certificate: Summer Writing Team: Development of Teacher Supplement Grade 10 NAC20.
- Certificate: Contributions to the implementation of the Ontario First Nation, Metis and Inuit Education Policy Framework.
- Certificate: Teacher to Adult NAC20 pilot project by the SMCDSB.
- Writer: FSL Curriculum Document Grades 1 to 3.
- Writer: Integrating Indigenous content TDSB.
Languages
English
Elementary
French
Elementary
Certification
OCT: Certificate of Qualification with additional qualifications.
Licensed "Correcteur" with DELF: A1, A2, B1, B2.
Additional Information
- Proficient in English and French.
- TIC: St-Ann's School
- Current Metis Status with the MNO.
- Member: Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario.
- Member: OMLTA
Timeline
FSL Teacher
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
09.2006 - 06.2024
Program Supervisor
Youth Assisting Youth
11.2001 - 08.2002
Education Coordinator
Huronia Museum and Ouendat Village
07.1995 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Education Program - Education
York University, Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Education - Adult Aboriginal Education
Brock University
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Education (Distance Learning)
Laurentian University