Laura Smylie
Bracebridge,ON
Summary
I am a strong, collaborative leader, with a genuine heart for people. I work well with students, colleagues, and community partners. My experience working in Ontario Public schools has afforded many opportunities to cooperate with teachers, early years educators, educational assistants, and administrators, providing safe, inclusive, motivating learning environments both for students and staff.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Realtor
Keller Williams Experience- The Muskoka Group
Bracebridge, Ontario
03.2025 - Current
- Analyzed local market data to establish effective pricing strategies.
- Coordinated inspections, appraisals, title searches, and related activities for seamless sales transactions.
- Negotiated purchase agreements to secure favorable terms for clients.
- Maintained accurate records of property listings and client interactions for compliance purposes.
- Provided insights on current market conditions and trends in residential real estate.
- Cultivated relationships with potential clients and real estate agents to expand network.
- Researched comparable properties to ensure accurate valuation of listed homes.
Teacher
Toronto and Upper Grand District School Boards
Toronto, Grand Valley, Fergus And Guelph, Ontario
09.1997 - 06.2024
- Established positive relationships with students, ensuring effective communication regarding progress and well-being.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Participated in professional development workshops and university coursework related to teaching methods and curriculum changes.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Held student conferences to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Education
Special Education- Part 1 - Early Childhood Special Education
Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario
Toronto, ON12-2013
Principal's Qualification- Parts 1 And 2 - Educational Leadership and Management
Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario
Toronto, ON06-2013
Honours English Specialist - English
York University
Toronto01-2005
Teaching Intermediate English (Additional Qualification) -
University of Western Ontario
01-2005
Bachelor of Arts - English
York University
Toronto, ON04-1994
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
York University
Toronto, ONMasters of Education Program (Coursework) - Children's Literature
University of Southern Queensland
Skills
- Meaningful lesson crafting
- Constructive student mentoring
- Modelling inclusive planning, teaching, and learning opportunities
- Critical and creative thinking
- Experience supervising university student teacher fieldwork
- Effective communication and feedback delivery
Affiliations
- I live in Bracebridge. with my husband Dave, a working musician, with whom I share two wonderful, grown daughters. I love to swim and to ride my new e-bicycle! Dave and I frequently tour the Muskoka area on his motorcycle too. Our faith is important to us and we do our best to be active in our church and community. I also love music, reading and looking for the humor in daily life.
Certification
I am currently registered with two professional organizations:
The Ontario College of Teachers
The Real Estate Council of Ontario
Additonal, Related Courses
1. ABA for Educators- The Geneva Centre for Autism
1. Indigenous Canada- The University of Alberta
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Realtor
Keller Williams Experience- The Muskoka Group
03.2025 - Current
Teacher
Toronto and Upper Grand District School Boards
09.1997 - 06.2024
Special Education- Part 1 - Early Childhood Special Education
Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario
Principal's Qualification- Parts 1 And 2 - Educational Leadership and Management
Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario
Honours English Specialist - English
York University
Teaching Intermediate English (Additional Qualification) -
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Arts - English
York University
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
York University
Masters of Education Program (Coursework) - Children's Literature
University of Southern Queensland
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