Gabrielle Liles

I have had several teaching positions at Frère Antoine School from 2014-2024. Some of my Learning Coach tasks include:

• Coordinating testing for students through psychologists and community programs, such as the Glenrose (SNAC).
• Delivering Empower Reading Decoding Program to Grade 3 students
• Assisting in development of individualized learning plans for student success.
• Assessing and analyzing student data to identify trends, address learning gaps, and inform future instructional planning.
• Applying differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Mentoring new teachers within school community, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management approaches.
• Collaborating with teachers and staff members to evaluate program success and alignment with student needs.
• Learning new ELAL curriculum and participating in Teacher Working Groups to help build lessons and assessments.
• Participating in Professional Development sessions on diverse learning styles and providing staff with new information and strategies.

Other positions at École Frère Antoine School include:

• 2021-2023- Grade 6 ELAL/ Art Teacher and Learning Coach
• 2020-2021- Online French Immersion Grade 6 Teacher for all subject areas except FILAL and Grade 5 online ELAL Teacher.
• 2019-2020- (Maternity Leave)
• 2016-2019- Learning Coach, English as an Additional Language School Designate, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Lead Teacher and Grade 6 Teacher (Health)
• 2015-2016- English as an Additional Language School Designate, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Lead Teacher and Grade 6 Teacher (Health, Religion, Art and English)
• 2014-2015- French Immersion Kindergarten Teacher

• Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
• Guided students through research projects, fostering critical thinking skills and supporting independent learning.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
• Planned and delivered engaging lessons with a clear learning goal
• Scaffolded and modified lessons for diverse learning needs
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Communicated with parents regularly and kept updates on student learning.
• Participated in extra-curricular activities such as Year-End Grade 6 Camp.

During the year and a half teaching at Aranmore Catholic College, I taught English Language classes to refugee students (aged 12-18) in the International Education Centre (IEC). I also taught French classes to Year 8 and Year 11 students.

Duties included:

* Attending Professional Development Sessions on English as an Additional Language Learning.

* Using strategies such as accessing prior knowledge, learning about student culture and allowing opportunities for oral communication.

* Developing lessons for a variety of learning needs and English language proficiency levels.

* Collaborating with other teachers to develop both French and English lessons and assessments.

Duties included teaching general English and Business English classes to adults (international students) as well as specialty programs for high-school aged students.

• Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
• Maintained strong lines of communication with parents through regular conferences and updates on student progress, contributing to improved parent involvement in their child''s education.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Developed individualized instructional plans to support diverse learners, leading to increased academic achievement for all students.