Katherine Wrigley
Dorval,Canada
Summary
Dedicated educator and mentor with over two decades of teaching experience in primary and high school. Proven expertise in creating engaging lessons using traditional and innovative teaching methods and technologies. Committed to facilitating academic growth while collaborating with other educators, parents and administration. Seeking opportunities to contribute dynamic teaching skills and collaborative spirit to an educational institution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
English Second Language Teacher (ESL)
Centre De Services Scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys
08.2010 - Current
- Teaching English as a second Language to all primary and secondary grades.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of technology and interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Fostering positive and inclusive learning environment while differentiating instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and ensuring students' success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collaborate with colleagues, support staff and administration to develop interdisciplinary teaching strategies that strengthened students' development.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement school-wide initiatives.
- Involved in various committees such as Comité de Participation des Enseignantes et des Enseignants (C.P.E.E), Comité de Perfectionnement (budgets), Comité Jardin,
Cooperating Teacher
Mcgill University, Concordia University, UQUAM
10.2012 - Current
- Provided guidance, mentorship and constructive feedback to student teachers on instructional practices, pedagogical development and classroom management techniques.
- Coordinated with universities to ensure alignment with program requirements.
- Assessed student teacher's progress regularly using formative and non-formative assessments and adjusted mentorship accordingly to ensure continued growth.
Technology Pedagogical Coordinator (Techno Péd)
Centre De Services Scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with administrators and teachers to develop and implement innovative technologies in the classroom such as coding (robotics), chromebooks and ipads.
Private Tutor
Self-employed
07.2011 - Current
- Assess students' strengths and weaknesses and develop personalized learning plans.
- Employ various teaching methods and resources to accommodate different learning styles.
- Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment to build students' confidence.
English Second Language Teacher (ESL)
Académie Culturelle de Laval
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Taught English as a second language to all primary levels including kindergarten
- Constructed and developed high interest, real life learning situations in accordance with the Quebec Educational Program for second language students
- Created a learning environment where students are encouraged to take risks (in speaking, reading, and writing) to further develop their abilities in English.
- Enhanced students'' language skills by implementing interactive and engaging activities in daily lessons.
- Boosted student confidence in speaking a second language through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Streamlined assessment processes, providing timely feedback on student progress and offering targeted support for improvement.
English Second Language Teacher (ESL)
École Alex Manoogian-D’armen Quebec de L’UGAB
01.2007 - 03.2007
- Taught core English curriculum to grades 3, 4 & 5, covering subjects such as reading, speaking, and writing English as a second language
- Constructed daily lesson plans and scheduled learning activity to target the individual needs of each class and level.
Abroad Substitute Teacher
Global Education Ldt.
04.2006 - 06.2006
- Instructed, supervised, and motivated children in all primary and middle school years
- Learned the National Curriculum of the United Kingdom
Education
Bachelor of Education - Kindergarten and Elementary
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec04.2006
Minor in Sociology -
Concordia University
Montreal, QuebecDiplôme Études Collégiales (D.E.C.) - Social Science, concentration in Child Studies
Dawson College
Montreal, Quebec12.2002
Skills
- Professional Development
- Curriculum Development & Implementation
- Technology Integration
- Project-Based Learning for an inclusive setting
- Multicultural Awareness
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language (ASL)
Elementary
Hobbies
Gardening, cooking, baking, creative crafts, reading and general research on various topics such as education and psychology.
References
References will be supplied upon request
Timeline
Technology Pedagogical Coordinator (Techno Péd)
Centre De Services Scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys
08.2021 - 06.2022
Cooperating Teacher
Mcgill University, Concordia University, UQUAM
10.2012 - Current
Private Tutor
Self-employed
07.2011 - Current
English Second Language Teacher (ESL)
Centre De Services Scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys
08.2010 - Current
English Second Language Teacher (ESL)
Académie Culturelle de Laval
08.2008 - 06.2010
English Second Language Teacher (ESL)
École Alex Manoogian-D’armen Quebec de L’UGAB
01.2007 - 03.2007
Abroad Substitute Teacher
Global Education Ldt.
04.2006 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Education - Kindergarten and Elementary
McGill University
Minor in Sociology -
Concordia University
Diplôme Études Collégiales (D.E.C.) - Social Science, concentration in Child Studies
Dawson College
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