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JACQUELYN JOHNSON

JACQUELYN JOHNSON

West Vancouver,BC

Summary

Diligent and detail-oriented professional with a proven commitment to realizing educational objectives. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and a robust work ethic, dedicated to fostering optimal teaching and learning environments. Possesses effective communication and interpersonal abilities, demonstrated through successful collaboration within dynamic grade teams. A compassionate, creative, and results-driven educator with a track record of excellence in classroom administration, professional development, and strategic project planning. Brings valuable experience in adapting to diverse educational settings. A student-focused instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach, adept at inspiring and guiding learners toward success. Equally comfortable working independently or as a collaborative member of a teaching team. Well-versed in leveraging both classroom and online technologies to enhance the learning experience.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary ADST Coordinator

Collingwood School
08.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with primary grade teams to plan innovative projects that enhance student engagement and design and technology skills set.
  • Develop a rich and meaningful ADST curriculum that supports the design thinking cycle and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Integrate technology to enrich classroom instruction and elevate student learning experiences and digital competencies.

Growth Coach

Collingwood School
08.2022 - Current
  • Work with faculty to set general team goals and specific individual goals.
  • Explore options and help develop steps to meet goals.
  • Listen, empathize, support, and encourage to develop a trusting and professional relationship with colleagues.

Director of Service-Learning

Collingwood School
08.2019 - Current
  • Recommend and support, facilitate, and implement initiatives and strategic directions as collectively determined
  • Communicate regularly with other Directors and subject leaders about needs, opportunities, and/or supports needed
  • Collaborate with senior school's Director of Service to build and lead a meaningful, robust, and transformative service-learning program for entire school community
  • Attend regular grade team meetings and planning sessions
  • Envisage, create, execute and maintain strong community partnerships
  • Plan, organize and lead service-learning activities/field trips/trips
  • Coordinate and lead the Grade 7 Exchange program

Homeroom Teacher

Collingwood School
08.2010 - 06.2022
  • Promoted a safe and positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and enforcing consistent discipline.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster an open and supportive school community.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students could succeed academically.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall learning experience for students.

Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher

West Bay Elementary School (IBO World School)
09.2009 - 06.2010
  • Aligned lesson objectives with PYP framework requirements, ensuring cohesive instructional delivery across subjects.

Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher / IT Coordinator

Mulgrave School (IBO World School)
08.2007 - 06.2009
  • Lead implementation of 1:1 laptop program at the grade six level.
  • Full-time grade six PYP homeroom teacher.

ICT Classroom Teacher / Homeroom Teacher

Canadian International School Of Hong Kong
08.2002 - 06.2007
  • Collaboratively planned with grade level teams to ensure accurate integration of ICT with classroom curriculum.
  • Taught grade nine Business IT which involved learning and teaching many advanced software programs.
  • Assisted colleagues with curriculum development with the focus of inquiry based learning (transition to PYP curriculum).

Homeroom Teacher

North Vancouver School District
09.1995 - 06.2002

Education

Certificate - Independent School Leadership

CAIS Leadership Institute
2016

Master of Arts - Learning And Technology

Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC
2012

Professional Diploma Program - Elementary Education

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
1995

Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Physical Education And Coaching

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
1994

Skills

  • Administrative Leadership
  • Professional Networking
  • Best Practices Implementation
  • Relationship Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Updating Stakeholders
  • Adaptability
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making

Personal Skills and Attributes

  • Ability to develop effective working relationships, building trust and confidence
  • Ability to plan, liaise, organize and delegate to achieve organizational goals
  • Ability to lead and manage change
  • A demonstrated commitment to personal and professional learning
  • A committed and professional approach in the continual pursuit of excellence
  • Consultative approach to decision making in order to develop sense of trust and ownership

Quote

"It is often the CURIOUS one, the wandering wonderer, the incessant asker of questions, who ultimately changes the world."
John Spencer

Interests

Exercising

Traveling

Gardening

Reading

Spending time with family

Volunteering

Discovering new music

Additional Roles

Co-Chair Academic Innovation Committee

Member of Applied Design, Skills and Technology Committee (JK-7)

Trip Leader (Gr 6/7 Experiential Learning Trips - Local and International)

Leader of Service-Learning Co-Curricular Activities/Events

Round Square Coordinator (JK-7)

Cross-Country Running Coach (Gr 6/7)

Track and Field Coach (Gr 4-7)

Timeline

Primary ADST Coordinator

Collingwood School
08.2022 - Current

Growth Coach

Collingwood School
08.2022 - Current

Director of Service-Learning

Collingwood School
08.2019 - Current

Homeroom Teacher

Collingwood School
08.2010 - 06.2022

Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher

West Bay Elementary School (IBO World School)
09.2009 - 06.2010

Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher / IT Coordinator

Mulgrave School (IBO World School)
08.2007 - 06.2009

ICT Classroom Teacher / Homeroom Teacher

Canadian International School Of Hong Kong
08.2002 - 06.2007

Homeroom Teacher

North Vancouver School District
09.1995 - 06.2002

Certificate - Independent School Leadership

CAIS Leadership Institute

Master of Arts - Learning And Technology

Royal Roads University

Professional Diploma Program - Elementary Education

Simon Fraser University

Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Physical Education And Coaching

University of British Columbia
JACQUELYN JOHNSON