Lisa Boate
Educator
London,ON
Summary
Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Program and Innovation Resource Teacher, Math K-8
Simcoe County District School Board
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Responsible for working collaboratively with a team to support Professional Learning in mathematics
SEF Coach
Simcoe County District School Board
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with the SEF Lead to support schools involved in the School Effectiveness Framework Process
- Supported School Improvement Teams to implement feedback from the SEF Team
Classroom Teacher
Simcoe County District School Board
03.2002 - 06.2012
- Held a wide variety of teaching positions including teaching grades 1-6, Special Education Resource Teacher and Instructional Coach
Founder of Liberated Menopause Consulting
Self Employed Services
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement workshops and training programs on menopause awareness, symptom management, and workplace inclusivity.
- Collaborate with corporate leaders to create supportive policies and practices that address unique needs of menopausal employees.
- Facilitate one-on-one coaching sessions to guide individuals in navigating menopause and reclaiming their quality of life.
- Advocate for importance of understanding menopause in the workplace, promoting mental health, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Conduct research and provide resources to support organizations in developing menopause-related policies and initiatives.
Host and Producer of Transforming 45 Podcast
Electracast Media
11.2022 - Current
- Conceptualize, produce, and host weekly podcast focusing on midlife transformation and women’s empowerment, emphasizing themes such as menopause, personal growth, and holistic well-being.
- Conduct in-depth interviews with diverse range of guests, including experts, thought leaders, and everyday individuals, to share their stories and insights.
- Develop engaging show notes and marketing materials to promote each episode, ensuring SEO optimization to enhance visibility and reach.
- Manage all aspects of podcast production, including pre-production planning, audio editing, and post-production publishing on various platforms.
- Foster inclusive and supportive environment for guests and listeners, encouraging open dialogue around challenges faced during midlife.
- Utilize social media and digital marketing strategies to grow podcast audience, reaching monthly listener base and increasing engagement.
- Collaborate with industry professionals to identify and book high-profile guests, enhancing podcast’s credibility and appeal.
- Analyze listener feedback and metrics to continuously improve content quality and audience experience.
ELL Facilitator K-12
Simcoe County District School Board
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Responsible for supporting the instruction of English Language Learners
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
ELL Part 1 AQ -
Trent University
01.2017
Principal's Qualification Program 1 and 2 -
Ontario Principals' Council
01.2017
Intermediate ABQ - Indigenous Studies -
Trent University
01.2015
Reading Specialist AQ -
Trent University
01.2013
Special Education Specialist AQ -
Trent University
01.2013
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Elementary Education
D'Youville University
Buffalo, New York 09.2000 - 12.2001
No Degree - Menopause Coaching Certification
Girls Gone Strong
Online10.2023
Honours Bachelor of Arts -
University of Waterloo
01.2001
Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Emotional Support
- Data Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Marketing
- Consulting
- Customer Acquisition
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Team Collaboration
- Exceptional communication
Experiences
- Setting Directions, Developed ELL support structure in SCDSB, Embedding The Achieving Excellence Goals and Equity Strategy in Strategic Planning, Implemented Board wide STEP recording tool, Lead committee to evolve the SCDSB Math Course of Study, Collaborator on SCDSB Innovation Advisory Committee
- Building Relationships and Developing People, Facilitated Professional Learning Across the Board, Collaborated with administrators and staff to develop an inclusive environment to support language learners, Mentored new team members in Central Support Roles
- Developing the Organization to Support Desired Practices, Supported the SCDSB to implement ELL policy, Collaborated with Equity Peers to embed Equity strategy in ELL Professional Development, Created Professional Development to support best mathematics and literacy instruction, Supported the development of SCDSB's Essential Practices Document
- Improving the Instructional Program, Facilitated school based MISA projects, Developed and Facilitated Cross - Panel Literacy Project, Planned and Facilitated Ed Camp Barrie, Organized and Presented The PUSH Your Learning Conference
- Securing Accountability, Supported staff and Administrators to connect their learning to: Board and School Action Plans, Achieving Excellence and the Equity Strategy, Moderated School Improvement Plans, Implemented use of the STEP recording tool
Affiliations
- ELL Resource Group of Ontario 2016-2021
- Electracast Media 2023-present
Tvoprofessionallearningseries
February 2017, Collaborated with an Administrator and teacher from two other boards to create a meaningful learning session on Transforming Learning Spaces. Presented an engaging live session and moderated a digital learning space for participants to share their learning.
Personalleadershipresources
- Fosters and sustains collaborative relationships
- Deep Understanding of best practices to support ELL, Language and Mathematics instruction, program and policy development
- Systems Thinking
- Perceiving emotions
- Resilience
- Optimism
Professional Development
- Shared Learning, Celebrating Linguistic Diversity
- ELL work is Equity work!, PUSH Your Learning
- Exploring Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Ignite Speaker, Bring IT Together
- Transforming Learning Spaces, Ontario Association of Mathematics Educators
- Braiding the Strands of Math, Learning Spaces and the Impact on Math Instruction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Founder of Liberated Menopause Consulting
Self Employed Services
01.2023 - Current
Host and Producer of Transforming 45 Podcast
Electracast Media
11.2022 - Current
ELL Facilitator K-12
Simcoe County District School Board
09.2017 - 06.2021
Program and Innovation Resource Teacher, Math K-8
Simcoe County District School Board
09.2014 - 06.2017
SEF Coach
Simcoe County District School Board
09.2012 - 06.2013
Classroom Teacher
Simcoe County District School Board
03.2002 - 06.2012
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Elementary Education
D'Youville University
09.2000 - 12.2001
ELL Part 1 AQ -
Trent University
Principal's Qualification Program 1 and 2 -
Ontario Principals' Council
Intermediate ABQ - Indigenous Studies -
Trent University
Reading Specialist AQ -
Trent University
Special Education Specialist AQ -
Trent University
No Degree - Menopause Coaching Certification
Girls Gone Strong
Honours Bachelor of Arts -
University of Waterloo
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