LISA BOATE
London,Canada
Summary
Dynamic educator and founder of Liberated Menopause Consulting, specializing in strategic planning and policy advocacy. Successfully designed impactful workshops that foster inclusive environments for multilingual learners. Expertise in collaboration and mentorship enhances educational outcomes and promotes equity across diverse settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Liberated Menopause Consulting
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented workshops on menopause awareness, symptom management, and workplace inclusivity.
- Conducted research to create resources supporting organizations in menopause-related policy development.
- Managed website design, content creation, and SEO to enhance online presence.
- Led branding and logo design initiatives to establish impactful organizational identity.
ETFO Facilitator
ETFO
Toronto, ON
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Designed and taught courses focused on multilingualism, inclusive pedagogy, and cultural competence.
- Facilitated province-wide workshops for educators on technology use to support multilingual learners.
- Incorporated practical implementation of STEP tool for programming and evaluation of multilingual learners.
Co-Chair of ELL Resource Group of Ontario
Volunteer Position
, ON
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Advocated for ELL instructional policy at the provincial level to enhance language education.
- Collaborated with school boards to create equity-based frameworks for language learning.
- Developed professional learning initiatives to address needs of Board leads in multilingualism.
Central Resource Teacher Supporting Multilingualism K-12
Simcoe County District School Board
09.2014 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented multilingual support structure in SCDSB.
- Collaborated with administrators and staff to create inclusive environment for language learners.
- Fostered accountability by aligning staff development with Board and School Action Plans.
- Supported staff and administrators in connecting learning to achieving excellence and equity strategy.
- Moderated school improvement plans to enhance educational outcomes.
- Implemented STEP recording tool to track progress effectively.
Special Education and Classroom Teacher
Simcoe County District School Board
03.2002 - 06.2014
- Established partnerships with community organizations to enhance program outreach.
- Developed, delivered, and assessed curriculum-based content for educational initiatives.
Education
Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1
Trent University
Peterborough, ON12-2017
Principal Qualification, Part 2
Ontario Principal's Council
06-2017
Reading Specialist
Trent University
Peterborough, ON07-2013
Special Education Specialist
Lakehead University
Orillia, ON08-2004
Post Graduate Certificate - Education
D’Youville University
01.2001
B.A. - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Waterloo
01.2000
Skills
- Professional learning communities leadership
- Facilitation of adult learning
- Strategic planning for ELL programs
- Mentorship in inclusive pedagogy
- Coaching on equitable practices
- Workshop and course design
- Equity and inclusion integration
- Support for multilingual classrooms
- Collaboration with families and stakeholders
- Advocacy for policy change
Websites
Accomplishments
- County of Simcoe Newcomer Recognition Award - Multiculturalism through Education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder
Liberated Menopause Consulting
01.2023 - Current
ETFO Facilitator
ETFO
09.2020 - 06.2022
Co-Chair of ELL Resource Group of Ontario
Volunteer Position
09.2019 - 06.2021
Central Resource Teacher Supporting Multilingualism K-12
Simcoe County District School Board
09.2014 - 06.2021
Special Education and Classroom Teacher
Simcoe County District School Board
03.2002 - 06.2014
Teaching English Language Learners, Part 1
Trent University
Principal Qualification, Part 2
Ontario Principal's Council
Reading Specialist
Trent University
Special Education Specialist
Lakehead University
Post Graduate Certificate - Education
D’Youville University
B.A. - Therapeutic Recreation
University of Waterloo
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