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Kayla McLaughlin

North Bay,ON

Summary

Intermediate/Senior Teacher with teachables in Biology and Chemistry. Passionate about seeing students develop not only their academic skills but also a strong Christian world-view and identity in Christ. Diligent and adaptable in meeting student's individual needs with compassion and care as my foundation. Well-versed in the use of in-class and online technologies.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Director

Monarch Bible Camp
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented engaging camp programming for campers aged 6-15.
  • Ensured campers had safe, fun, and spiritually impactful camp experiences.
  • Delegated roles to junior counselors while mentoring them in their learning process.



Supported Learning Group Facilitator

The University Of Guelph
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with a co-facilitator to run interactive online study sessions for first-year students struggling with content in "high-risk for failure" courses.
  • Created practice material and exam preparation packages to review challenging concepts from previous lectures.
  • Met bi-weekly with groups of students ranging from 5-130 students to guide their completion of the practice material.


University Tutor

TAG (Tutoring At Guelph)
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assisted second-year biochemistry students with content comprehension and exam preparation.
  • Provided in-person and online one-on-one sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student.
  • Prioritized the development of transferrable skills such as self-testing, note-taking, and good study habits.

Summer Camp Counselor

Brock Township Day Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked alongside team of counselors to provide a safe and engaging environment for campers aged 4-12
  • Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained all equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities
  • Promoted a fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and respond to individual needs

Education

Bachelor of Education - Education

Nipissing University
North Bay, ON
04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
04.2022

Skills

  • Proficient in French
  • Experienced with a variety of learning management software (Google Classroom, Virtual Classroom, D2L)

Teaching Placement Experiences

Semester 1 Placement: (4 weeks, October 2022)

  • Grade 7 and 8 Rotary at Beaverton Public School
  • Taught up to 50% course load in the subject areas of Math and Language
  • Used a paper-free classroom design with a strong-technology focus (chromebooks and individual whiteboards were used)


Semester 2 Placement: (4 weeks, February 2023)

  • Grade 7/8 Homeroom teacher at Thorah Central Public School
  • Taught up to 50% course load in the subject areas of Science and Math
  • Used an hybrid analog/technology classroom design (Paper and pens used for classwork as well as chromebooks)


Semester 3 Placement: (5 weeks, October-November 2023)

  • Grade 7 and 8 Rotary for the DDSB @ Home Virtual School
  • Taught up to 100% course load in the subject areas of Science and Language
  • Used a 100% synchronous online learning classroom design


Semester 4 Placement: (6 weeks, Upcoming: March-April 2024)

  • Grade 11 & 12 Chemistry at Brock High School
  • Will teach up to 100% course load

Timeline

University Tutor

TAG (Tutoring At Guelph)
01.2022 - 05.2022

Program Director

Monarch Bible Camp
06.2021 - 08.2023

Supported Learning Group Facilitator

The University Of Guelph
09.2020 - 04.2022

Summer Camp Counselor

Brock Township Day Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Education - Education

Nipissing University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Guelph

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