Janet Elaine McCloy
Kamloops,BC,
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Coordinator of Arts Education
Henry Grube Education Centre
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Planned and executed large district art events and performances
- Worked closely with community fine art companies to produce and organize large events and performances
- Led, collaborated and instructed district teachers with arts-integration
- Worked within yearly budget to allocate funds for district performances, conferences, guest artists, and maintenance of district instrument fleets
- Hosted professional development sessions for specific art forms, assessment, reporting, and integrating Indigenous content through fine arts
- Collaborated with various district coordinators for cross-curricular workshops and online sessions
- Utilize Instructional Design approaches (ADDIE) for the creation, implementation, and assessment of learning modules
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Managed schedules to coordinate calendar and arrange travel for guest artists
- Wrote grants to enhance access to fine arts in schools
- Utilized proactive communication abilities to resolve employment-related disputes.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Teacher
Aberdeen Elementary
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Delivered lessons through online, in-class, and hybrid instructional methods
- Utilized current technologies such as Zoom, Loom, and Google Classroom to offer virtual lessons
- Conducted evaluations to measure the performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Worked with Certified Education Assistants to ensure connections and delivery of modified lessons to students with diverse learning needs
- Integrating fine arts to deliver cross-curricular lessons and projects in class and through virtual learning platforms
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Teacher and Drama Specialist
Kamloops School of the Arts
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Identified unique student needs and collaborated with team members to improve instructional strategies.
- Established culture of high expectations and ambitious performance goals.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with standards and instructional guidelines.
- Communicated regularly with students and families and involved families to enhance children's education.
- Assessed students regularly and refined and differentiated classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
Teacher
Barriere Elementary
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
School leader
Calgary Board of Education
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Created and presented professional development for staff
- Used technology to increase basic skills and increase independence in learners
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Grade 6 Teacher
Woodbine Elementary, Calgary Board of Education
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Fostered higher-thinking skills in Language Arts, Math, and Science
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- School leader in various Communities of Practice
- Member and attendee at Galileo Network sessions for Learning Leaders
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Grade 3 Teacher
Woodbine Elementary, Calgary Board Of Education
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Implemented various research-based programs for diverse learner needs
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Teacher and Division/Curricular Team Leader
Calgary Arts Academy Charter School
08.2008 - 09.2013
- Delivered cross-curricular, arts-based lessons
- Organized and created large scale student performances and arts showcases
- Fostered a caring and collaborative classroom community
- Mentored team members in the set-up and execution of arts integrated lessons
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Facilitated Division team planning sessions with teachers and resident artists
- Attended weekly Administrative meetings
Education
Doctor of Education - Applied Learning Sciences
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL01.2025
Master of Education - Educational Research, Learning Sciences and Design
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB11.2016
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB06.2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB06.2006
Skills
- Professional Relationships
- Event Coordination
- Business Correspondence
- Department Coordination
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- Project Support
- Budget Planning
- Grant Writing
Certification
British Columbia Permanent Professional Certificate, April 2019
Alberta Permanent Professional Certificate, November 2010
Affiliations
- British Columbia’s Teacher Federation
- Active Member Alberta Teacher’s Association
- Active Member BC Drama Educator’s Association
- BC Dance Educator’s Association
- BC Art Educator’s Association
- BC Music Educator’s Association
- Kamloops Festival of Performing Arts Committee
- Kamloops Mayor Arts Award – Jury member
- KamloopsChildren's Festival volunteer event organizer
Additional Information
- AWARDS
- Alberta Government Student Scholarship, April 2015 An award that recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement to students entering their second year of a full-time master’s program.
- The University of Calgary Graduate Programs Educational Technology Award, September 2014 An award that recognizes the academic achievement and a commitment to innovation in education
- The Jason Lang Scholarship, September 2007 A Government of Alberta Scholarship that recognizes academic achievement
- The University of Calgary 40th Anniversary Senate Award, June 2006 An award in recognition of a student’s academic merit and involvement in extra-curricular activities
- The Canadian Millennium Scholarship, September 2005
Timeline
District Coordinator of Arts Education
Henry Grube Education Centre
06.2020 - 06.2023
Teacher
Aberdeen Elementary
05.2020 - 06.2020
Teacher and Drama Specialist
Kamloops School of the Arts
09.2019 - 04.2020
School leader
Calgary Board of Education
11.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher
Barriere Elementary
10.2018 - 06.2019
Grade 6 Teacher
Woodbine Elementary, Calgary Board of Education
09.2017 - 06.2018
Grade 3 Teacher
Woodbine Elementary, Calgary Board Of Education
09.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher and Division/Curricular Team Leader
Calgary Arts Academy Charter School
08.2008 - 09.2013
Doctor of Education - Applied Learning Sciences
University of Miami
Master of Education - Educational Research, Learning Sciences and Design
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drama
University of Calgary
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