Jocelyn Elizabeth Bain
London,Canada
Summary
Creative and dedicated professional with 10+ years’ experience in teaching. Exceptional communications skills. Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings. Energetic, engaging high performer seeking opportunity to further develop my skills working in an environment where I can make a significant contribution to the school and community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Contract Teacher, Developmental Education (DE) Teacher
Ashley Oaks PS
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Used alternative programming via the HELP document to meet curriculum expectations
- Created MOABS, BP, safety plans, alternative IEPs and alternative report cards
- Implemented UDL and DI, to tailor all my lessons that meet all the learners’ strengths and needs
- Taught language, numeracy, fine motor, gross motor, sensory integration, SEL, transitions and the use of assistive technology
- Well versed with the use of communication devices and AACs, such as GoTalk
- Collaborated with SLP, PT, OT, CLL, TVCC to support student needs
- Advocate for students and families with third party agencies, such as VON, CLL, CPRI, etc.
Permanent Contract Teacher, Regular Classroom Teacher - Grade 5/6
Princess Elizabeth PS
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Focus on Language and Math programming and development
- Utilized the use of technology through the inquiry cycle, project-based learning opportunities and digital citizenship lessons
- Integrated lessons for social-emotional learning skills
- Conducted community circles and restorative justice practices
- EQAO preparation and will administer the test
- Differentiated for student needs based on IEPs, support plans, and behavioural support plans
- Gathering and collecting vital data for IPRC and PDT meetings to advocate for my students with needs
Long Term Occasional Teacher, Regular Classroom Teacher - Grade 5/6
Innerkip Centeral
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Focus on Language and Math programming and development
- Provided SEL lessons
- Conducted assessment for/as/of learning along with meticulous evidence collection to address learning gaps
- Implemented best practices identified in Growing Success and Learning for All.
- Participated in PDTs to advocate for my student needs
- Planned for PBL and cross-curricular opportunities with student choice
- Implemented lessons focused on perspective and inclusion
- EQAO preparation and will administer the test
Long Term Occasional Teacher, ML Teacher
Emily Carr
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Consistently used BAS, LLI and UDL as part of my pedagogical approach
- Provided differentiated instruction to allow for choice
- Provided activities to allow for student voice, and built a positive student rapport based on trust and respect
- Regularly updated the ELL tracker, created support plans and collaborated with regular classroom teachers to focus on learning gaps
Long Term Occasional Teacher, Regular Classroom Teacher - Grade 2
Emily Carr
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Foster an environment that promotes stability, goal setting, critical reasoning and creative thinking
- Used play-based learning and the inquiry cycle to support student learning
- Implemented lessons focused on perspective and inclusion
Occasional Teacher, Primary, Junior and Intermediate Divisions
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2020 - 01.2021
Remote Summer School Teacher, Remote Literacy Teacher - Grade 6
Ottawa Carleton District School Board
07.2020 - 07.2020
- Implemented the use of technology to teach remotely
- Adhered to various students’ IEPs.
- Engaged special needs population to accommodate and support their learning needs
- Used Assessment for Learning, Assessment as Learning, and Assessment of Learning to help students reach their learning and work habit goals
Elementary School Teacher, Regular Classroom Teacher - Grades 4-6
Young Hoon Elementary School
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Integrated 21st Century Skills and Learner Traits in weekly lessons
- Conducted Readers and Writers Workshops
- Executed Growth Mindset lessons and activities
Education
Masters of Education Degree - International Degree
* Framingham State University
02.2016
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Honours Specialization in History and a Minor in English
* University of Ottawa
01.2006
Bachelor of Education Degree - Intermediate/Senior Division
* Brock University
05.2011
Additional Basic Qualification - Primary Division
* Queen’s University
02.2022
Additional Basic Qualification - Junior Division
* Queen’s University
06.2020
Additional Qualifications - Special Education, Specialist
* ETFO
04-2025
Additional Qualification - Speical Education, Part 2
* ETFO
08-2023
Additional Qualification - Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1
* ETFO
08-2021
Additional Qualification - Inclusive Classroom, Part 1
* ETFO
08-2021
Additional Qualification - Special Education, Part 1
* ETFO
02-2021
Skills
- Well-organized
- Able to prioritize in high pressure environments
- Excellent communicator
- Team player
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Creative thinker
- Excellent at cross-curricular planning
- Professional
- Trustworthy
- Discreet
- Friendly
- Courteous
- Strong at building student rapport
- Computer literate
- Flexible
- Adaptable
Extra-Curricular Activities
Cross Country Meet, 10/12/22
Jump Rope for Hearts, 05/01/22
Young Hoon School Magazine Chief Editor & News Broadcasting Supervisor, 03/01/17 - 02/01/20
Young Hoon Scout Leader, 09/01/18 - 02/01/20
Timeline
Permanent Contract Teacher, Developmental Education (DE) Teacher
Ashley Oaks PS
09.2023 - 06.2025
Permanent Contract Teacher, Regular Classroom Teacher - Grade 5/6
Princess Elizabeth PS
09.2022 - 06.2023
Long Term Occasional Teacher, Regular Classroom Teacher - Grade 5/6
Innerkip Centeral
09.2021 - 06.2022
Long Term Occasional Teacher, ML Teacher
Emily Carr
02.2021 - 06.2021
Long Term Occasional Teacher, Regular Classroom Teacher - Grade 2
Emily Carr
01.2021 - 05.2021
Occasional Teacher, Primary, Junior and Intermediate Divisions
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2020 - 01.2021
Remote Summer School Teacher, Remote Literacy Teacher - Grade 6
Ottawa Carleton District School Board
07.2020 - 07.2020
Elementary School Teacher, Regular Classroom Teacher - Grades 4-6
Young Hoon Elementary School
03.2017 - 02.2020
Masters of Education Degree - International Degree
* Framingham State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Honours Specialization in History and a Minor in English
* University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Education Degree - Intermediate/Senior Division
* Brock University
Additional Basic Qualification - Primary Division
* Queen’s University
Additional Basic Qualification - Junior Division
* Queen’s University
Additional Qualifications - Special Education, Specialist
* ETFO
Additional Qualification - Speical Education, Part 2
* ETFO
Additional Qualification - Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1
* ETFO
Additional Qualification - Inclusive Classroom, Part 1
* ETFO
Additional Qualification - Special Education, Part 1
* ETFO
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