Kayla Liberty
North Bay
Summary
Dynamic educator with a rich background at Nbisiing Secondary School, specializing in cultural responsiveness and curriculum development. Excelled in artistic facilitation and relationship building, significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement. Proven track record in serving diverse communities through innovative project-based learning strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Nbisiing Secondary School
North Bay
01.2025 - Current
- Created lessons and unit(s) adhering to curriculum in a holistic manner
- Connected with student’s guardians, and school success team to devise success plans
- Completed assessment and evaluation of student achievement and provided feedback
- Incorporated cultural, relevant material to engage learners with emphasis on locality
- Applied UDL guidelines in instruction, assessment and evaluation
- Accommodated various learners in meeting their needs and adhered to IEPs
- Applied triangulation in classroom assessment
- Worked with Student Success Team and implemented student support plans
- Organized and facilitated cultural art workshops with knowledge keepers
Supply Teacher
Nipissing First Nation
North Bay
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Addressed individual student needs and accommodated learning differences.
- Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
Cultural Arts, Literacy & English Teacher
Nbisiing Secondary School
North Bay
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Created lessons and unit(s) adhering to curriculum in a holistic manner
- Connected with student’s guardians, and school success team to devise success plans
- Completed assessment and evaluation of student achievement and provided feedback
- Incorporated cultural, relevant material to engage learners with emphasis on locality
- Applied UDL guidelines in instruction, assessment and evaluation
- Accommodated various learners in meeting their needs and adhered to IEPs
- Applied triangulation in classroom assessment
- Worked with Student Success Team and implemented student support plans
- Organized and facilitated cultural art workshops with knowledge keepers
LTO Teacher
Nbisiing Secondary School
North Bay
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Created unit plans to complete curriculum expectations in absence of teacher for Indigenous Perspectives on World Issues
- Organized parent conferences throughout the semester to discuss student progress
Educational Assistant
Nbisiing Secondary School
North Bay
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs
Therapeutic Arts Facilitator (Art Therapist)
ArtFix
North Bay
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Designed and implemented programming to promote wellness and foster community for those with lived experience in mental health and addiction
- Created seasonal courses, delivered upbeat and interesting presentations and classes to promote student attendance in a discreet atmosphere by providing safe space to learn new skills and receive support
- Catered to different student needs, privacies, and abilities while setting independent pacing and goal setting
- Collaborated with program lead to identify and implement solutions for areas in need of improvement
Artist in Residence
Near North District School Board
North Bay
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Generated and implemented visual art and Indigenous studies focused projects to deliver to classes from grades 1-12
- Collaborated with teachers to deliver programming and provide facilitation
- Assisted in instructing theory, histories, and skills under direction of educators or independently
- Conceptualized large scale projects for groups as well as inclusive support to students with a variety of differential learning needs and modified accordingly
Arts Advisory Board Member
White Water Gallery
North Bay
02.2015 - 07.2019
- Crafted gallery plans in collaboration with the City of North Bay, and surrounding organizations to recognize and support artists within the district
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization including digitization
- Aligned organizational objectives with gallery mission to abide by mandate and identify long and short term objectives
- Implemented community goals
Education
Bachelor of Education
Nipissing University, Schulich School of Education
06-2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Nipissing University
North Bay, ON06-2014
Skills
- Cultural responsiveness
- Artistic facilitation
- Universal design learning
- Curriculum development
- Inquiry-based learning
- Relationship building
- Serving diverse communities
- Project-based learning
Certification
CATT - Concussion Awareness Training Tool - 2024
Improving Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Young Adults - CurtinX - 2024
ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - 2024
Perspectives On Trauma and Wellness Valuing Diverse Perspectives in Social Work - University of Alaska - 2023
Perspectives On Trauma and Wellness Embracing the Whole Person in Social Work -University of Alaska - 2023
Truth and Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education - University of British Columbia - 2018
Indigenous People’s Rights - Columbia University - 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Teacher
Nbisiing Secondary School
01.2025 - Current
Supply Teacher
Nipissing First Nation
09.2024 - 01.2025
Cultural Arts, Literacy & English Teacher
Nbisiing Secondary School
09.2023 - 06.2024
LTO Teacher
Nbisiing Secondary School
03.2023 - 06.2023
Educational Assistant
Nbisiing Secondary School
09.2021 - 06.2023
Therapeutic Arts Facilitator (Art Therapist)
ArtFix
01.2018 - 05.2021
Arts Advisory Board Member
White Water Gallery
02.2015 - 07.2019
Artist in Residence
Near North District School Board
01.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Education
Nipissing University, Schulich School of Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Nipissing University