Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Janice Finkbeiner

Calgary,AB

Summary

Patient, dedicated and creative ELL teacher of all levels of ELL and English Language Arts. Adept in creation of a welcoming, inclusive and warm learning environment. Skilled at curriculum development for high school and young adult learners using communication models and verbal participation. Extensive experience with culturally diverse ELL learners from refugee status to International students. Flexible and adaptive teacher with trauma-informed practice. Skilled in a variety of teaching methodology and technology. Able to use ELL Benchmark Assessments to inform instructional needs as well as to create formative and summative assessments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

International Student Coordinator

Calgary Board Of Education
09.2007 - 03.2021
  • Attended and participated in all International Coordinator meetings and events.
  • Attended and participated in ELL High School Network Meetings
  • Led New Student Orientation and Parent Meetings each semester.
  • Attended AISI Galileo Project Meetings 2017
  • Self-motivated, independent and collaborative with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, maintaining contact with parents and agents internationally.
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Used critical thinking to identify issues, evaluate solutions and make appropriate decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous, collaborative and effective working relationships in team projects, benchmark meetings and department meetings.

ELL Learning Leader, ELL Teacher

Calgary Board Of Education
09.2007 - 03.2021
  • January 2007- March 2021 Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School ELL
  • September 2002- June 2005 Henry Wise Wood High School ELL
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar, writing, reading, listening and conversational speaking.
  • Provided students with multiple opportunities to engage with others in conversation and presentations within the class.
  • Developed and taught ELL curriculum to improve students' language abilities.
  • Facilitated small group and individual instruction in a variety of lesson styles to maximize student learning.
  • Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
  • Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels through Daily 5 readers and writers workshop
  • Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Prepared students with good test-taking skills.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
  • Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
  • Attended ATA and CBE workshops on a variety ELL topics.

ELA and ELL Teacher

Calgary Board Of Education
09.1991 - 06.2005

Vincent Massey Junior High School - ELL

H. D. Cartwright Junior High School - ELA, Social, Options

Crescent Heights High School - ELL

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
05.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
05.1989

Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language To Adults

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
08.1988

Skills

  • Student Care and Guidance, Welcoming and Inclusive Classroom
  • Trauma Informed Practice, Refugee Experience
  • Literacy Development
  • In-Service Development and Delivery to staff
  • ELL Benchmark Assessments
  • Differentiation in Instruction, Flexibility and Adaptive Response to Learners
  • Curriculum Development, Task Design and Instruction
  • Field Trip Planning and Delivery
  • New Student Orientation and Registration
  • Student Advising and Retention
  • International Communications

Timeline

International Student Coordinator

Calgary Board Of Education
09.2007 - 03.2021

ELL Learning Leader, ELL Teacher

Calgary Board Of Education
09.2007 - 03.2021

ELA and ELL Teacher

Calgary Board Of Education
09.1991 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University of British Columbia

Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language To Adults

Vancouver Community College
Janice Finkbeiner