Ellen Higgins
Saint John,NB
Summary
Creative, student-centered Educator with experience in diverse, complex learning spaces. Passionate about collaborative approaches to learning, research-based pedagogy, and professional development, with a special interest in Literacy and child psychology.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 1 & 2 Teacher
Hazen White St. Francis School
08.2018 - Current
- Differentiating instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student has an equal opportunity for success, using effective PDCA framework.
- Co-teaching under the When Children Succeed pilot project for priority schools in our district.
- Increased student Literacy rates by implementing targeted, research-based strategies in individualized learning plans, narrowing the gap for at-risk learners.
- Developing strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborating with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connect subjects and promote deeper understanding for students.
- Mentoring incoming teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Grade 3 Teacher
Island View School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Westfield School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Grade 4 Teacher
Inglewood School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Grade 1 Teacher
Island View School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Anglophone South School District
05.2012 - 08.2014
Program Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club Of Canada
08.2012 - 05.2013
Children's Crisis Counselor
Hestia House Inc.
04.2010 - 11.2011
Children's Literacy Coordinator
Saint John Public Library
04.2009 - 09.2009
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB2011
Bachelor of Arts - Honors in English Language And Literature
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB2010
Culinary Arts - Pastry Arts
Culinary Institute of Canada
Charlottetown, PE2012
Skills
- New Brunswick Inclusive Education Award 2020
- Science of Reading: Literacy Development Training
- PDCA Goal Setting, Tracking, and Improvement
- Holistic Curriculum Implementation: Global Competencies
- Trauma Informed Teaching and Behavioral Practices
- CPI Training
- Inclusive, Differentiated Planning & Instruction Certification
- Cross-Curricular Social-Emotional Learning Certification
- Alternative Learning Methods Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Grade 1 & 2 Teacher
Hazen White St. Francis School
08.2018 - Current
Grade 3 Teacher
Island View School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Westfield School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Grade 4 Teacher
Inglewood School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Grade 1 Teacher
Island View School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Program Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club Of Canada
08.2012 - 05.2013
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Anglophone South School District
05.2012 - 08.2014
Children's Crisis Counselor
Hestia House Inc.
04.2010 - 11.2011
Children's Literacy Coordinator
Saint John Public Library
04.2009 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor of Arts - Honors in English Language And Literature
St. Thomas University
Culinary Arts - Pastry Arts
Culinary Institute of Canada
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