KATIE MCNAMARA
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
I’m a passionate and empathetic educator with over a decade of international experience in both mainstream and specialist school settings. I’ve spent the past two years at Fraser Academy supporting students with learning differences through personalised, inclusive instruction rooted in UDL and structured literacy practices. I have extensive experience working with students with dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia, and autism. I am trained in designing tailored programs, implementing IEPs, and supporting both students and staff through collaborative planning and professional development. I’m eager to continue supporting diverse learners and contributing to a team that values community, care, and innovation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle/Senior Social Studies Teacher
Fraser Academy, Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered inclusive, differentiated instruction to students with learning differences including dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia, and dysgraphia.
- Designed 1:1 and small group programs tailored to individual needs and stages of development.
- Implemented and monitored IEPs and support plans in collaboration with students, families, and specialists.
- Applied Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and multisensory strategies to improve access and engagement.
- Supported cross-curricular and outdoor education programming to extend student learning.
- Contributed to professional development on inclusive education practices.
Teacher on Call
The Supply Room/ Various
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided reliable coverage in both general education and learning support roles, including co-teaching and intervention support.
- Stepped into a variety of primary classrooms across Grades K-12, delivering engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons on short notice.
Grade 6 Teacher
Queenstown Primary School, New Zealand
, UK
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Received training in the IdeaL structured literacy programme, a phonics-based approach for supporting early readers.
- Co-taught a Grade 6 class, delivering engaging, student-centred lessons across core subjects.
- Taught small intervention groups in Mathematics, designing targeted support for students below grade level.
Grade 8 Teacher
Otahuhu Intermediate School
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Served as the primary teacher for a Grade 8 homeroom, planning and teaching curriculum-aligned lessons across multiple subject areas.
- Received training in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and small group literacy intervention.
Primary Teacher
Tradewind Australia
Melbourne, Australia
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Stepped into a wide range of classrooms across K–12 at short notice, delivering engaging lessons in multiple subject areas.
- Adapted seamlessly to new environments, maintaining high teaching standards and ensuring continuity of learning.
Humanities Teacher
King Harold Academy
Waltham Abbey, England
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Taught across multiple age groups, developing engaging and accessible content in History, Geography, and Religious Studies.
- Built strong relationships with students and families to improve learning outcomes.
Teacher/Whole School Citizenship Coordinator
Epping St. John's School
Epping, England
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Led the delivery of a whole-school citizenship curriculum and oversaw a team of teachers in its implementation.
- Mentored and supported colleagues in inclusive teaching strategies.
- Created and implemented mentoring programs for pupils as "assistant head of year".
- Played a key pastoral leadership role, supporting student wellbeing and behaviour interventions.
Education
Postgraduate certificate - Secondary Education
University of Brighton
Education BA (Hons)
University of Brighton
Skills
- Wilderness First Aid Certified Full BC Driver’s License
- Empathy-focused educator with strong student rapport
- Trained in structured literacy and neurodiverse learner support
- Curriculum and team leadership (as Citizenship Coordinator and Assistant Head of Year)
- Co-curricular leader: trip planning, outdoor education, student leadership
- High-level communication and planning skills
- Trained in creating and implementing IEPs
- Experience in UDL, small group and 1:1 support
Certification
- I hold a BC Teaching certificate
Volunteer Experience
Assistant Programme Leader (Outdoor Education)
National Citizen Service, UK
May – Jul 2016
- Led resilience-building camps for inner-city youth, fostering leadership and personal development.
Ruhanga Development School, Uganda
Volunteer Teacher
Jul – Sep 2011
- Designed and taught lessons in a rural Ugandan school, supporting literacy and infrastructure initiatives.
Timeline
Middle/Senior Social Studies Teacher
Fraser Academy, Vancouver
08.2023 - Current
Teacher on Call
The Supply Room/ Various
01.2022 - 02.2023
Grade 6 Teacher
Queenstown Primary School, New Zealand
01.2021 - 12.2021
Grade 8 Teacher
Otahuhu Intermediate School
06.2020 - 12.2020
Primary Teacher
Tradewind Australia
03.2019 - 03.2020
Humanities Teacher
King Harold Academy
12.2017 - 02.2019
Teacher/Whole School Citizenship Coordinator
Epping St. John's School
07.2014 - 09.2017
Postgraduate certificate - Secondary Education
University of Brighton
Education BA (Hons)
University of Brighton
Similar Profiles
Ram ChunghRam Chungh
Manager, Internal Communications at Vancouver Fraser Port AuthorityManager, Internal Communications at Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Cecilia LenahanCecilia Lenahan
Health Unit Coordinator at Fraser Health Authority, Vancouver Coastal HealthHealth Unit Coordinator at Fraser Health Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health
James XuJames Xu
Viola Mentor at Vancouver Academy of Music Intermediate SymphonyViola Mentor at Vancouver Academy of Music Intermediate Symphony
HANNA GAOHANNA GAO
Bakery Assistant at T&T SupermarketBakery Assistant at T&T Supermarket
Harsh GargHarsh Garg
Freelancer at MyselfFreelancer at Myself