Janice Kinney
OCT #430309 | Gilford,ON
Summary
High-energy Co-op Teacher with 10 years of experience bridging the gap between co-op curriculum and the professional world with a "get-it-done" approach to student placements and employer partnerships. I specialize in managing large student cohorts without losing the personal touch required for mentorship.
Whether in-person or navigating the asynchronous shifts of the pandemic, I strive to hit 100% credit completion rates by keeping my workflows lean, my data organized, and my communication with students and employers proactive.
I bring efficiency to fast-paced educational environments, utilizing the experiential learning cycle as a strategic framework, I Leverage digital tools to enhance student feedback and ensure transparency in remote and asynchronous settings. Proven ability to maintain accountability and foster engagement among students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Cooperative Education Teacher
Woburn Collegiate Institute
Scarborough, ON
09.2015 - Current
- Asynchronous Transition: Led the successful migration of Co-op integration sessions to asynchronous platforms during pandemic shifts, maintaining high engagement.
- Establishes community partnerships to support diverse student needs and facilitates employer-student relationships for enhanced placement opportunities.
- Integrates workplace experience with curriculum using Brightspace and a digital software called Book Creator for each student to reflect on their unique placement experience. The technology enhances student-teacher-parent communication.
- Monitors and assesses student learning, and ensures safety and well-being
- Co-develops and revises the student Learning Plan based on student's goals, interests, and needs.
Family Studies & Student Success Teacher
Woburn Collegiate Institute
Scarborough, ON
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed a school-wide Credit Rescue Program, directly increasing retention rates for underserved students through targeted intervention.
- Coordinated the "Caring Adult" mentorship program, proving the ability to monitor and support student needs outside of a traditional classroom setting.
Social Science Teacher & Guidance Counsellor
Kipling Collegiate Institute
Etobicoke, ON
09.2005 - 06.2013
- Guidance Expertise: Provided 1-on-1 academic and socio-emotional pathways counseling, utilizing Trillium for complex timetable management.
- Careers/Civics Focus: Designed and delivered high-impact Careers curriculum, a foundational element of successful Co-op preparation.
- Stakeholder Outreach: Coordinated logistics for large-scale post-secondary visits and cultivated deep networks with parents and community partners.
Teacher - Collingwood & Haliburton, Ontario
Various Roles
Collingwood CI & Haliburton Highlands SS
09.1999 - 06.2004
- Oversaw curriculum delivery for grade 10 Food and Nutrition and grades 9 and 10 Mathematics, Travel & Tourism, Careers & Civics, Housing
Education
Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior - Social Science & Family Studies
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON01-1997
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Psychology -
Queen's University
Kingston, ON01-1993
Skills
Technical Proficiency -
- Software Platforms: [eg, Brightspace, D2L, Google Classroom, MyBlueprint, ELIS, Powerschool, Book Creator]
- Digital Workflow: [eg, DocuSign, Adobe Sign, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365]
- Data Tracking: Advanced [Sheets] for tracking 50 student placements simultaneously
- Asynchronous Instruction: Built "set-it-and-forget-it" digital modules that students actually engage with
Remote Skills -
- Virtual Placement Management: Vetting, securing, and monitoring student work sites through digital channels
- Ministry Compliance (WEA/PPLP): High-volume data management
- Conflict Mediation: A direct, empathetic communicator who can smooth out employer-student friction over a quick call or Zoom
- Safety First: Teach and promote safety awareness and orientation & training / Introduce ESA & OHSA
Extracurricular
Selected Highlights of School Involvement:
- Mental Health & Wellness: Staff Lead, Woburn Wellness Club & "Stop the Stigma" (2014–2021).
- Administrative Committees: Scholarship, Commencement, Safe and Caring Schools and Assessment & Evaluation Committees.
- Student Life: Staff Advisor for Student Council; Coach for Cross Country, Track, and Snowboarding and downhill skiing
References
Available Upon Request
Websites
Timeline
Cooperative Education Teacher
Woburn Collegiate Institute
09.2015 - Current
Family Studies & Student Success Teacher
Woburn Collegiate Institute
09.2014 - 06.2015
Social Science Teacher & Guidance Counsellor
Kipling Collegiate Institute
09.2005 - 06.2013
Teacher - Collingwood & Haliburton, Ontario
Various Roles
09.1999 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior - Social Science & Family Studies
University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Psychology -
Queen's University