LAVENIA KANAGARATNAM
Caledon,ON
Summary
Dynamic educator and LMS support specialist with a proven track record at Peel District School Board and Trillium Health Care Partners. Excelled in curriculum implementation and training delivery, leveraging student-centered learning and technical expertise to enhance educational outcomes. Demonstrated exceptional ability in fostering inclusive learning environments and optimizing learning management systems for diverse educational needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Occasional Teacher
Peel District School Board
06.2019 - Current
- With collaboration with colleagues, we created unit plans that honored all socio-cultural identities by using resources from diverse communities, ethno-racial backgrounds, and LGBTQ2S+ identities (specifically Black and Indigenous history and truth).
- Used culturally responsive and relevant pedagogy (CRRP) by applying an equity lens to important social justice and human rights issues.
- Used Brightspace LMS as a platform to present lessons, assignments, and exams.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Created lesson plans, assessments, and supplemental materials to facilitate learning in the virtual classroom.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Led training sessions for new instructors joining the program on how to use the virtual classroom platform.
- Collaborated with instructional designers in developing new courses or revising existing ones.
- Organized webinars for guest speakers to provide additional insights into course subject matter.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Assessed student performance through quizzes, projects, homework assignments, and other activities.
LMS Administrator Assistant
Trillium Health Care Partners
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisting in the development and delivery of training materials and presentations, discussing EPIC processes, overseeing testing using iLearn, and answering queries as they arise.
- Delivering at-the-elbow, go-live support for various workflow processes across EPIC platforms, providing pre- and post-live refreshers, optimization, and skill enhancement training.
- Successfully navigating client and participant complaints with poise and professionalism, listening attentively, answering external queries, and developing creative solutions as required.
- Developed training materials, including tutorials and documentation, to support users of the LMS.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues related to the use of the LMS platform.
- Provided technical support for instructors using the LMS system.
- Updated content on the LMS platform based on feedback from instructors or students.
- Developed strategies to optimize user engagement with learning content on the LMS platform.
Education
Adult Education Certificate -
Ontario Institute For Studies in Education
04-2025
Research Analyst Graduate -
Fanshawe College
01.2023
Master of Educational Leadership &Policy -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON01.2020
Bachelor of Education -
University of Western Ontario
London, ON01.2018
Honours Bachelor of Arts -
University of Toronto
Mississauga, ON01.2016
Skills
- Curriculum implementation
- Student-centered learning
- Instructional best practices
- Differentiated instruction
- Performance assessments
- Adaptive learning
- Training delivery
- Reporting requirements
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Learning management systems
- Needs analysis
Commitment to Equity
- Attended Unlearn PD session and workshop, Learned the importance of Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy (CRRP) by applying an equity lens to important social justice and human rights issues., Explored practical strategies that will make equity and inclusion a part of daily instruction., Identified and learned how to eliminate discriminatory practices.
- Attended Decolonization PD session and workshop
- Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities offered within the school and Peel District School Board to support Black Excellence in our staff and students.
- Co-sponsor of The Woodlands student paper, Ensured the student body was covered in an equitable environment., Mentored students on writing in different platforms.
- Sponsor of the Woodlands Unsolved, This club was intended for all students who are interested in pursuing law, criminology, and psychology., Students looked into social justice issues in Canada and around the world.
- Created a Culturally responsive pedagogy resource tool kit
Timeline
LMS Administrator Assistant
Trillium Health Care Partners
03.2020 - 09.2020
Long Term Occasional Teacher
Peel District School Board
06.2019 - Current
Adult Education Certificate -
Ontario Institute For Studies in Education
Research Analyst Graduate -
Fanshawe College
Master of Educational Leadership &Policy -
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Education -
University of Western Ontario
Honours Bachelor of Arts -
University of Toronto
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