Laura Bechard
London,Ontario
Summary
Consistent and responsible professional possessing excellent classroom management, relationship building, and differentiated assessment skills. Highly effective leader with expertise in Family Studies, Geography, Guidance and Careers, and Special Education with demonstrated success in both the public and private sectors.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Occasional Teacher
Thames Valley District School Board
London , Ontario
03.2022 - Current
- Long Term Occasional and Supply experience
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
Compliance Coordinator
City of London – Regional Water Supply Division
London
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Successfully managed coordination and auditing of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System for the Lake Huron and Elgin Area Primary Water Supply Systems.
Laboratory Technologist
City of London – Wastewater Treatment Operations
London
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Conducted wastewater analysis and managed data for both pre- and post-treatment stages to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Solid Waste Planning Coordinator
City of London – Environment and Engineering Division
London
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Waste management program and Stewardship Ontario reporting and data manager.
- Coordinated projects, including a Municipal Waste Management Roadmap, Green Bin Pilot Project, and assisted in the development of the Regional Material Recovery Facility.
- Ongoing status reporting to City Council.
Customer Service Representative
City of London – Environment and Engineering Division
London
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Facilitated the resolution of diverse customer requests and complaints across multiple divisions.
Environmental Coordinator
Cold Springs Farm Ltd.
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Implemented facility-wide Environmental Management System as a full-time hire following cooperative placement.
- Coordinated implementation of environmental initiatives and accomplished governmental compliance reporting through collaboration with various teams.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Urban Education Specialist
Western University
London04-2023
Honors Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies / Geography And Environment
Western University
London, ON04-2021
Environmental Technology Diploma - Co-Op Endorsed
Fanshawe College
London, ON06-2004
Advanced Qualification - Guidance And Career Education, Part 1
Western University
London, ON 2023 - 2023
Advanced Qualification - Special Education, Part 1
Queens University
Kingston, ON 2024 - 2024
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Hands-on learning
- Classroom Management
- Health and wellbeing
- Project-based learning
Affiliations
- Ontario Family Studies and Home Economics Educators’ Association (OFSHEEA)
- Ontario Home Economics Association (OHEA)
Personalhighlights
Professional Home Economist (P.H.Ec.) designation
Western University Education Students’ Council - V.P. Student Affairs
Hobbies and Interests
- Permaculture gardening
- Food preparation and preservation
- Clothing and costume design and construction
Timeline
Advanced Qualification - Special Education, Part 1
Queens University
2024 - 2024
Advanced Qualification - Guidance And Career Education, Part 1
Western University
2023 - 2023
Secondary Occasional Teacher
Thames Valley District School Board
03.2022 - Current
Compliance Coordinator
City of London – Regional Water Supply Division
01.2015 - 01.2018
Laboratory Technologist
City of London – Wastewater Treatment Operations
01.2013 - 01.2015
Solid Waste Planning Coordinator
City of London – Environment and Engineering Division
01.2008 - 01.2013
Customer Service Representative
City of London – Environment and Engineering Division
01.2006 - 01.2008
Environmental Coordinator
Cold Springs Farm Ltd.
01.2002 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Education - Urban Education Specialist
Western University
Honors Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies / Geography And Environment
Western University
Environmental Technology Diploma - Co-Op Endorsed
Fanshawe College
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