Helen Oliphant
Comox,BC
Summary
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
International Student Program Support Teacher
Comox Valley Schools
09.2000 - Current
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating collaborative group activities and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Contributed to school-wide improvement efforts by participating in professional development workshops and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to cater to diverse learning needs of all students.
- Streamlined classroom management processes, resulting in improved efficiency and smoother daily routines.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, using data-driven insights to make informed decisions regarding instructional strategies and interventions.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language, TESL
Queens University
Kingston, ON08.2016
Bachelor Of Education - Secondary Education
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC08.2000
Diploma - Outdoor Recreation Management
Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC04.1993
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Literature and text analysis
- ESL Certification
- Educational Needs Assessment
- Student Engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Knowledgeable about Technology
- English Fluency
- Literary Analysis
- Curriculum Implementation
- Lecturing
- Teacher Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
International Student Program Support Teacher
Comox Valley Schools
09.2000 - Current
Post-Degree Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language, TESL
Queens University
Bachelor Of Education - Secondary Education
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Thompson River University
Diploma - Outdoor Recreation Management
Capilano University
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