Lisa Lalonde, RECE

• Uses a variety of learning modalities and resources to facilitate the learning process in consideration of universal design and diverse learning styles.
• Establishes and maintains inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within the classroom.
• Encourages class discussions by building critical reflection into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using inquiry-based pedagogies in teaching.

Courses taught:

• BELCD Degree- Human Development I, Educational Psychology, Historical Overview of Early Learning and Family Services, Play-Based Pedagogy, Literacy and Numeracy Development, Special Studies in Early Learning I&II, Leadership, Community Development & Advocacy, Global Perspectives of Pedagogy, Assessment & Program Evaluation, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
• ECE Diploma-Child Development, Psychology of Learning, Assessment of Children’s Learning, Foundations of ECE, Creative Process I & II, Creating an Effective Curriculum

Course Development:

• BELCD Degree-Educational Psychology, Play-Based Pedagogy, Literacy and Numeracy Development, Special Studies in Early Learning I & II, Leadership, Community Development & Advocacy, Global Perspectives of Pedagogy, Assessment & Program Evaluation, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

• Develop and deliver PLD workshops
• Provide demos and support to piloting customers
• Supported key local customers as they implemented Storypark in Ontario
• Update and create content for our demo site and webinars
• Developed and delivered workshops for conferences in Ontario, BC and Manitoba
• Actively promote Storypark where appropriate, including contributing to local social media sites

• Collaborated with a team of early childhood educators & teachers to develop, implement and evaluate engaging and responsive opportunities based on observations, emerging skills and interests of the children in alignment with both their development and their family’s goals
• Designed learning environments to support the changing skills and interests of the children.

• Developed & adapted online course in early childhood education for the Centre for Continued Online Learning
• Utilized knowledge of the distinct needs of online learners in the development of engaging learning activities and assessments

• Supported the operations of a non- profit Early Learning and Care Centre, which serves approximately 115 children and families
• Demonstrated leadership, in partnership with the executive director, of 22 staff members including evaluations, scheduling and mentoring
• Modeled the Centre’s mission, vision, and guiding principles in alignment with the principles of the family centered approach
• Contributed to the development of ongoing professional learning and team building opportunities for staff

• Developed partnerships with early years programs in the community to promote and support Ontario’s early literacy initiatives (MCYS)
• Designed and delivered early literacy training opportunities and programs for early years professionals and parents that reflected the rural community, as well as promoted and increased awareness of the importance of early childhood development initiatives