Karen D Livesley
Mississauga,Ontario
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Toronto District School Board, excelling in lesson planning and fostering student engagement. Developed innovative teaching strategies that enhanced classroom management and communication with parents, creating a supportive learning environment. Passionate about continuous professional development and adapting to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HIGH School Teahcer
Toronto District School Board
2003.09 - 2022.12
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Created English lesson plans, Social Science Lesson plans fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
Store Owner/manager
Forever Fitness Shoppe
1995.06 - 2003.07
- Developed a loyal customer base with personalized assistance, attentive listening, and friendly interactions.
- Adapted store operations to meet changing market conditions and customer needs while preserving overall business stability.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment to create an inviting shopping experience.
Social Worker Offering Family Counseling
Private Practice, Worked Freelance Family Court
1986.06 - 1995.09
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
York University
Toronto, None2003-06
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Toronto
Toronto, None1985-06
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Teaching strategies
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Collaborative teaching
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
- Mentored [Number] new teachers in instructional and classroom management strategies.
- Taught 30-35 students over in almost ever semester.
- Expanded program to include new books and suggested readings.
- Spearheaded reading and writing projects to help students with learning disabilities.
- Led special student project that led to success and approval from both students and their Parents.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Professional Writers Alliance
- WEN Writers Editors and Networking
Certification
Teaching Certificate
The Professional Writers Alliance
Interests
Art and Creativity
Writing
Physical fitness
Nutrition
Health and Wellness
Timeline
HIGH School Teahcer
Toronto District School Board
2003.09 - 2022.12
Store Owner/manager
Forever Fitness Shoppe
1995.06 - 2003.07
Social Worker Offering Family Counseling
Private Practice, Worked Freelance Family Court
1986.06 - 1995.09
Bachelor of Arts - Education
York University
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Toronto