Dionne Deadmarsh
Trail
Summary
Teacher with 19 years of experience teaching various levels and types of Mathematics. Able to maintain a healthy, safe, consistent learning environment through clear expectations, mutual respect, and by working to develop a good rapport with each individual. Have 4 years of experience working as a Student Support Teacher to help students with various learning and mental health barriers. Filled the position of school counsellor for one year during a co-worker's leave of absence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Teacher
School District 20 Kootenay Columbia
09.2018 - Current
- Have managed a caseload of 7-23 students at a time, while also teaching at least 0.5fte in the classroom.
- Have written IEPs for/with students with a variety of academic, emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues.
- Helped these students find, and use, strategies that work best for them.
- Have worked with counselors to create and adjust schedules for students on my caseload to ensure they have balanced timetables.
- Have worked in conjunction with teachers, administrators, parents, guardians, educational assistants, CYCW, and outside agencies, such as counsellors, MCFD, and Freedom Quest to best support students using a team approach.
- Have attended ICM meetings for students in care and worked to maintain good communication with all parties.
Math Teacher
School District 20 Kootenay Columbia
09.2007 - Current
- Taught students from grades 8-12 various math courses including Workplace, Foundations, PreCalculus, Statistics, and Calculus.
- Continuously offer extra help and support for students outside of class time.
- Maintain a respectful, calm, engaging, safe atmosphere for students.
- Often adapt and differentiate activities and assessments to help learners with various skills, needs, and challenges be successful and engaged.
- Maintain good communication with parents in regard to their child's progress, needs, and successes. Often make an effort to let parents know when things go well.
School Counsellor
SD20, Kootenay Columbia
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
Math and Career and Life Management Teacher
Buffalo Trail Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Taught Math and Career and Life Management to students from grades 9 - 12.
- Worked with students in Career and Life Management to investigate potential career and educational opportunities as they prepared for graduation.
- Ensured that all grade 12 students were enrolled in the correct courses to meet the Alberta Graduation Requirements.
- Helped students find the answers to questions about University and College programs.
Teacher
Christian Life School
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Taught a variety of classes including math, chemistry, biology, and computers to students in grades 8-12.
Education
BEd - Secondary Focus
University of British Columbia
Castlegar, BC08.2003
University Transfer - undefined
College of the Rockies
Cranbrook, BCUniversity Transfer - undefined
Selkirk College
Castlegar, BCBSc - General Mathematics, Psychology
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB04.2002
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Ability to adjust and adapt in real time
- Ability to connect with students
- Academic support
- Trained to administer Woodcock Johnson Assessments
- Completed Suicide ASSIST training
Other Experience Interests
- Graduation Ceremony - work with office staff each year to organize and plan
- Sports Team Sponsor - basketball, field hockey
- Sunshine Fund - worked with office staff to organize and run
Timeline
School Counsellor
SD20, Kootenay Columbia
10.2022 - 06.2023
Student Support Teacher
School District 20 Kootenay Columbia
09.2018 - Current
Math Teacher
School District 20 Kootenay Columbia
09.2007 - Current
Math and Career and Life Management Teacher
Buffalo Trail Public Schools
09.2005 - 06.2007
Teacher
Christian Life School
09.2003 - 06.2005
University Transfer - undefined
College of the Rockies
University Transfer - undefined
Selkirk College
BSc - General Mathematics, Psychology
University of Calgary
BEd - Secondary Focus
University of British Columbia
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