Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Community Service
Professional Development
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Gloria Hunter

Cochrane,Canada

Summary

Dedicated Learning Support Teacher with expertise in supporting diverse learners, including those with learning needs and mental health challenges. Specializes in individualized strategy instruction and small-group interventions, fostering collaboration with school teams. Focused on building student independence through practical skill development and relationship-based practices.

Work History

Learning Strategist

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Calgary, Canada
2024 - 2026
  • Delivered 1:1 learning strategy coaching, addressing barriers to success and enhancing study skills, exam management, and academic performance.
  • Facilitated learning skills workshops for adult learners, developing and delivering strategy instruction to over 150 participants.
  • Collaborated with instructors/academic stakeholders to design and deliver program-specific workshops that increased student engagement and strengthened learning outcomes.
  • Provided drop-in learning support, offering timely assistance for planning, skill practice, and next-step actions.
  • Conducted proactive outreach and accessibility support for learners experiencing academic difficulty, connecting them to appropriate supports, strategies, and success resources

Various positions

Rocky View Local Alberta Teacher’s Association
, Canada
2018 - 2024
  • Executive Board Member, Council of School Representatives
  • Scholarship Committee, Special Education Committee, Social Committee Chair.
  • Palliser Convention Board Member

Learning Support Teacher

W.H. Croxford High School
Rocky View, Canada
2018 - 2024
  • Provide tailored guidance of learning strategies to individual learners
  • Guided and coached individual learners in understanding psychological assessments, medical documents, setting goals, and developing strategies for success.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team on learner referrals, interventions, and targeted programming.
  • Liaised with academic staff and administrators to support learner success.
  • Supported instructors and individual learners with learning strategies and crisis intervention in classroom and school environment.
  • Tailor workshops to meet the needs of learners with diverse needs and backgrounds.
  • English as Additional Language Coordinator – provide recommendations for strategies and approve Alberta Education Language Benchmarks for funding and curriculum assessments.
  • Collaborate with and provide support and mentorship to a team of Learning Assistants

Learning Support Department Lead

Springbank Community High School
Rocky View, Canada
2015 - 2018
  • Tailor course programming and external supports for learners with diverse needs
  • Guided and coached individual learners in identifying learning barriers, interpreting educational psychological assessments, setting achievable goals, and developing tailored strategies for success.
  • Redesigned Learning Strategies and Learning Support program to enhance organization, time management, self-advocacy skills, test and study strategies, and learner profiles.
  • Design, develop and implement educational initiatives to support learners
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team regarding referrals, interventions and exam accommodations for learners.
  • Schedule and/or advise academic course selections and timetables in secondary and postsecondary school environments.
  • Scheduled, supervised, and mentored team of adult Educational Assistants to improve support for diverse learner needs.

Learning Support Teacher

Rocky View Schools Community Learning Centre
Cochrane/Airdrie, Canada
2013 - 2015
  • Collaborate with individual learners to identify barriers to learning.
  • Scheduled and advised academic course selections, and timetables for individual learners.
  • Collaborated with divisional and community agents to address individual mental health needs, facilitating tailored support strategies.
  • Organized and maintained comprehensive files and caseloads for individuals seeking support from community-assistance agencies, ensuring effective case management.
  • Assisted individuals with navigating post-secondary programming and application procedures to enhance access to educational opportunities.

Classroom teacher

Rocky View School Division
Cochrane/Airdrie, Canada
2004 - 2013

Learning Support/Testing Specialist

Calgary Christian School
Calgary, Canada
2001 - 2004

Education

Bachelor of Education - Generalist, Special Education

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
04-2000

University Transfer - Psychology, History

King’s University College
Edmonton, AB
04-1997

Certificate in Adult Education - Career and Academic Advising

U of C Continuing Education
Calgary, AB
03-2026

Skills

  • Program Development
  • Program Assessments
  • D2L
  • Articulate 360
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Google Drive
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organized
  • Adaptable
  • Collaborative
  • Cultural competence

Websites

Community Service

Maranatha CRC, Volunteer, 01/01/06, 01/01/21, Council member: support individuals and families with various basic living and financial needs., Tuition Help Fund committee, Stampede Breakfast Committee Chair, International Service Project Committee - supporting Women in Akobo, South Sudan with microfinancing opportunities.

Professional Development

  • Alberta Teachers Association Spring, Summer and Fall PD Conference – Presenting and Developing Professional Development for Educational Staff, 2023
  • MANDT Certification – Non-Violent Intervention, 2017, 2019, 2023
  • Standard First Aid Certification, 2019, 2021
  • Inclusive Cultures workshop- Inclusion and Diversity, 2019, 2021
  • Comprehensive School and Student Threat Assessment Certification, 2020
  • Psychological First Aid for Emergency or Disaster Certification, 2020
  • Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification, 2019

Timeline

Learning Strategist

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
2024 - 2026

Various positions

Rocky View Local Alberta Teacher’s Association
2018 - 2024

Learning Support Teacher

W.H. Croxford High School
2018 - 2024

Learning Support Department Lead

Springbank Community High School
2015 - 2018

Learning Support Teacher

Rocky View Schools Community Learning Centre
2013 - 2015

Classroom teacher

Rocky View School Division
2004 - 2013

Learning Support/Testing Specialist

Calgary Christian School
2001 - 2004

Bachelor of Education - Generalist, Special Education

University of Alberta

University Transfer - Psychology, History

King’s University College

Certificate in Adult Education - Career and Academic Advising

U of C Continuing Education

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