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Kathleen Arena

Thunder Bay,ON

Summary

Experienced Teacher-Librarian dedicated to promoting student achievement and collaboration. With a decade of experience in education technology, including two years as a Technology Resource Teacher K-8 and two years in a Virtual School. Holds Principal's Qualifications and has taught for over 15 years in several Thunder Bay Catholic Schools. Serves as Technology Lead, Media Ambassador, and Faith Ambassador, actively contributing to Catholic School Councils and School Student Achievement Teams. Provides EQAO support and integrates digital tools with critical thinking and inquiry skills to foster lifelong learners.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher-Librarian

St. Margaret and Our Lady of Charity Schools
10.2022 - Current
  • Technology Lead, Collaborative planning with all grades, Critical Thinking, Inquiry, Life Long Learners.

ELKP Teacher

Learn@Home Virtual School
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Teaching Kindergarten online using the Google Classroom platform

Teacher-Librarian

St. Margaret and Our Lady of Charity Schools
09.2017 - 09.2020

FDK Teacher

St. Thomas Aquinas School
09.2015 - 06.2017

FDK Teacher

St. Bernard School
09.2014 - 06.2015

Technology Resource Teacher

Catholic Education Centre
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Extensive training through several Technology Conferences, Google Summit, Webinars, Thunder Bay Catholic Professional Development, Special Education P.D., PLSs, EQAO Testing, and N.T.I.P.

Teacher Librarian

St. Martin School
09.2010 - 06.2012
  • Participated in the Teacher-Librarian Board Initiative Spearheaded the Technology Roll-Out for St. Martin School

Library Services

Thunder Bay Public Library
01.1989 - 01.2006

Education

Bachelor of Education - English, Concurrent Education Program

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
05-1996

Certification

  • 1996 Primary and Junior Divisions
  • 2012 Intermediate Division - English

Additional Qualifications

● 2006 Religious Education, Part 1 

● 2007 Librarianship, Part 1 

● 2007 Religious Education, Part 2 

● 2008 Religious Education, Specialist 

● 2009 Librarianship, Part 2 

● 2010 Librarianship, Specialist 

● 2020 Principal's Qualification, Part 1 

● 2021 Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1 

● 2022 Principal's Qualification, Part 2

Timeline

Teacher-Librarian

St. Margaret and Our Lady of Charity Schools
10.2022 - Current

ELKP Teacher

Learn@Home Virtual School
09.2020 - 10.2022

Teacher-Librarian

St. Margaret and Our Lady of Charity Schools
09.2017 - 09.2020

FDK Teacher

St. Thomas Aquinas School
09.2015 - 06.2017

FDK Teacher

St. Bernard School
09.2014 - 06.2015

Technology Resource Teacher

Catholic Education Centre
09.2012 - 06.2014

Teacher Librarian

St. Martin School
09.2010 - 06.2012

Library Services

Thunder Bay Public Library
01.1989 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Education - English, Concurrent Education Program

Lakehead University
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