Karen Cook-Newbury
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Experienced teacher with experience in leadership roles. Skilled at assessing needs and implementing learner-centered projects and services, that drive growth within the classroom and the organization. Skilled in curriculum development and assessment. Collaborative and dedicated to building relations that positively impact the learning environment
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Chair
NorQuest College, Correctional Education
01.2022 - Current
- Oversight of everyday operations of two learning campuses and department initiatives.
- Support faculty and staff and plan faculty development and team-building opportunities.
- Work with leadership and administration teams on grant proposals, hiring, scheduling, and enrolment.
- Initiated and promoted sustainability initiatives that positively impacted both learners and college.
Instructor
NorQuest College, Correctional Education
01.2014 - Current
- Instructor of academic upgrading, literacy, and personal development instruction to minimum and medium security provincial inmates
- Developed curriculum and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Initiated and led learner support projects and services such as correctional library, foundational literacy program, academic advising, and Indigenous liaison.
- Mentored instructors, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt and excel in a correctional environment.
Item Writer
Government Of Alberta, Assessment Branch, CAEC
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed questions for Social Studies, English Reading, and English Writing assessments
- Viewed humanities questions from an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens to ensure all of Canada, including Francophone and Indigenous perspectives were represented.
- Critically reviewed exam materials
Teacher
Various
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Worked throughout Canada as a junior high and high school teacher (Inner City High School - Edmonton, AB, Westport Academy- Westport, NL, Tusarvik School- Repulse Bay, NU, Fatima Academy - St. Bride’s, NL)
- Teaching experiences include but are not limited to, teaching and learning with learners in grades k-12, all grades and streams of Social Studies and English, in multi-age classrooms, with high-risk youth, and with First Nations communities.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into curriculum.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Certificate of Restorative Justice -
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC01.2019
Master in Education - Literacy
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS01.2010
Bachelor in Education - Secondary Studies
University of Maine
Fort Kent, MN01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - History
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS01.2000
Skills
- Teaching and learning specialist
- Curriculum development and assessment
- Initiation and management of projects and services
- Leadership and People Development
Accomplishments
- Nominated for the 2018 NorQuest College Impact Award, 2015 NorQuest College Research Award - Lead researcher for ‘Facilitating Lifelong Learning beyond Correctional Education, 2023 Jay Fredrickson Award for Teaching Excellence.
- Presented at the 2019 Criminal Justice Symposium, Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB, 2021 and 2024 Alberta Correctional Education Association Conference, and 2021 Greater Edmonton Library Association conference.
- Completed the introduction to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 6-week course (XBUS 3600), EDI Hiring training, attended circle training, and University of Alberta Indigenous Canada course.
- Complete Learning Leadership program
- Participated on various boards and committees: Reimagine Higher Education, Student Engagement Team (NorQuest College), Academic Council (NorQuest College), Secretary (Avonmore Community League)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Item Writer
Government Of Alberta, Assessment Branch, CAEC
01.2023 - 12.2023
Associate Chair
NorQuest College, Correctional Education
01.2022 - Current
Instructor
NorQuest College, Correctional Education
01.2014 - Current
Teacher
Various
01.2003 - 01.2014
Certificate of Restorative Justice -
Simon Fraser University
Master in Education - Literacy
Mount Saint Vincent University
Bachelor in Education - Secondary Studies
University of Maine
Bachelor of Arts - History
Dalhousie University
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