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Ellie Westbury

522,25 Ave.N.W,Calgary

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Calgary Board of Education, specializing in English language acquisition and hands-on learning. Proven advocate for experiential learning initiatives, enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson plans. Skilled in cooperative instructional planning and implementing effective assessment protocols, fostering a supportive environment for diverse learners.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

LEAD Program Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.2015 - Current



  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
  • Personalized instruction for literacy, numeracy, and English language learners.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on best practices and innovative extracurricular activities like clubs or field trips to enrich the educational experience for students both in and out of the classroom setting.
  • Implemented LEAD assessment protocols and incorporated learned information into instructional practice.
  • Supported school wide EAL Alberta Benchmark for levels 1-5.

Summer Assessment Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
07.2016 - 08.2024
  • Assessed English Language skills of non citizen students new to Calgary Board of Education.
  • Communicated test results to parents with support from interpreters.
  • Completed summary report for receiving school.
  • Completed assessments remotely during COVID epidemic

Assessment Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Assessed English Language skills of non citizen students new to Calgary Board of Education.
  • Assessed four students each morning and afternoon in Listening, Speaking,Reading and Writing
  • Communicated test results to parents with support from interpreters.
  • Completed summary report for receiving school.

EAL Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.

EAL Science and LEAD Math Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.2002 - 06.2013
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
  • Personalized instruction for literacy, numeracy, and English language learners.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on best practices and innovative extracurricular activities like clubs or field trips to enrich the educational experience for students both in and out of the classroom setting.
  • Implemented LEAD assessment protocols and incorporated learned information into instructional practice.
  • Supported school wide EAL implementation of Alberta Benchmark for levels 1-5.

ESL Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.1998 - 06.2003
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Responded to unique needs of Junior High schedule and students
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.

Itinerant ESL Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.1990 - 06.1993
  • Focused on support for classroom teachers of EAL students.
  • Completed EAL assessments and supplied supplementary instructional materials.
  • collaborated with colleagues to enhance school experience for elementary EAL learners.

Environmental and Outdoor Education Instructor

Calgary Board of Education
01.1989 - 06.1991
  • In cooperation with classroom teachers, led outdoor experiences.

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  • Facilitated meaningful connections between students and nature with immersive outdoor experiences tailored to individual interests and abilities.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all participants by strictly enforcing safety guidelines during outdoor activities.

English Teacher

CUSO
03.1987 - 11.1988
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Oral language instruction to teachers in training.


Kindergarten and Literacy Teacher

Driftpile School
09.1984 - 06.1986
  • Increased students'' reading fluency by incorporating targeted phonics instruction and guided reading sessions.
  • Integrated culturally appropriate resources into lessons maximizing
  • Implemented Cree language instruction in Kindergarten

Education

Education

University of Alberta
Edmonton , Alberta
01-1984

Skills

  • Cooperative instructional planning
  • Advocate for hands-on learning
  • Experiential learning initiatives
  • Knowledge of Alberta Education ESL Benchmarks
  • Knowledge of LEAD Benchmarks
  • Ability to work with students of all ages

Timeline

Summer Assessment Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
07.2016 - 08.2024

LEAD Program Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.2015 - Current

Assessment Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.2014 - 06.2016

EAL Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.2013 - 06.2015

EAL Science and LEAD Math Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.2002 - 06.2013

ESL Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.1998 - 06.2003

Itinerant ESL Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.1990 - 06.1993

Environmental and Outdoor Education Instructor

Calgary Board of Education
01.1989 - 06.1991

English Teacher

CUSO
03.1987 - 11.1988

Kindergarten and Literacy Teacher

Driftpile School
09.1984 - 06.1986

Education

University of Alberta
Ellie Westbury