Madeleine Stewart
Wolfville,NS
Summary
Nova Scotia Certified Secondary Teacher with Social Studies teachable seeking full time employment in the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education in September 2024. Enthusiastic and creative educator, passionate about community oriented learning and outdoor education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Centre Teacher (Long-term Sub)
Kings County Academy
Kentville
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized programs and instruction for disabled, medically complex and high needs students of various ages.
- Collaborated with various organizations, individuals and team members to support disabled student's participation and inclusion at school.
- Implemented creative solutions and adaptive instruction to facilitate student's success in achieving individual goals.
Social Emotional Learning Teacher (Long-term Sub)
Kings County Academy
Kentville
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed and delivered lessons relating to social-emotional learning to students in grades P-8.
- Supported students who struggle with emotional regulation, social interactions and communicating appropriately at school.
- Provided Tier-1, whole class instruction on social-emotional topics such as mindfulness, empathy and inclusion.
Pre-Service Teacher
Evangeline Middle School
Greenwich, NS
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Created and implemented Social Studies, English, Health and Art lesson plans, assessments and classroom routines for Grade 6 students.
- Established and maintained positive student-teacher relationships.
- Provided adaptations and accomodations for students with learning differences.
- Worked collaboratively with school staff to reflect on, develop and refine teaching and classroom management practices.
Pre-Service Teacher
Horton High School
Greenwich , NS
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Created and implemented lesson plans for Grade 10 Pre-IB History and Grade 12 Political Science students based on Nova Scotia curricular outcomes.
- Established and maintained a safe and healthy classroom environment for students and teachers.
- Collected materials and resources to engage learners and foster positive classroom experiences.
- Developed and collected formative and summative assessments for students to demonstrate their apprehension of curriculum outcomes.
Summer Camp Director
Sherbrooke Lake Camp
Franey Corner, Nova Scotia
04.2024 - Current
- Established and maintained a safe, professional and supportive camp environment for staff and campers.
- Trained, supported and managed summer staff
- Oversaw daily programming, schedule and activities.
- Communicated with parents, volunteers, and service providers to ensure the successful functioning of camp.
Assistant Summer Camp Director
Sherbrooke Lake Camp
Franey Corner, NS
05.2021 - 08.2021
- In collaboration with the Summer Camp Director, oversaw day to day operations of a traditional overnight summer camp.
- Responsible for the safety and security of all campers and staff members on site.
- Developed a Gender Inclusive Cabin policy in consultation with camp staff.
- Planned and delivered summer staff training for counsellors, program staff and counsellors in training (CIT).
- Conducted performance reviews for counsellors, program staff and CITs
- Planned and tracked the purchasing of groceries and supplies.
- Oversaw camper registration and communicated with families planning to send children to camp.
Writing Center Peer Tutor
Acadia University Writing Centre
Wolfville, NS
09.2022 - Current
- Hosted private tutorial sessions for undergraduate and graduate level students to develop and refine academic writing skills.
- Trained in specific techniques for tutoring English language learners.
- Provided constructive feedback on student writing in a professional and respectful manner.
Casual Educational Assistant
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education
Kentville, NS
12.2021 - Current
- Provided classroom support to students with developmental, physical and learning disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
- Supported students who struggled with emotional regulation and familiar with strategies for de-escalation.
- Gamified learning tasks to promote student engagement and achievement.
Literacy Camp Counsellor
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education
Kentville, NS
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported Grade 1 and 2 students through a 4 week, intensive summer literacy development program.
- Identified and targeted specific learning goals for campers struggling with early reading and writing comprehension.
- Programmed daily games and recreational activities for campers.
S.M.I.L.E. Volunteer
Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Experience
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Lead youth with various behavioral, physical and learning disabilities through recreational programming.
- Encouraged positive social interactions between youth participants.
- Supported participants in achieving physical, social and cognitive goals.
Program Director
Sherbrooke Lake Camp
Franey Corner, Nova Scotia
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Programmed and delivered 8 weeks of themes, games, activities and crafts for campers aged 5-16.
- Adapted activities and programming to facilitate full participation by all campers
- Supported and instructed counselors in best practice when caring for campers.
Camp Counsellor
Sherbrooke Lake Camp
Franey Corner , NS
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Responsible for a group of 6-10 campers, lead them through daily activities.
- Worked as a team with other counsellors to foster an inclusive and energetic environment for campers.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Social Studies Teachable
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science (Honours)
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON06.2021
Skills
- Analysis and Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication
- Developing Individualized Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Recordkeeping and Reporting
- Research and Data Collection
- Group Leadership
- Hiring and Staff Training
- Online Tutoring
- Organization and Planning
- Public Speaking and Workshop Facilitation
- Supply Ordering
Professional Development
Nova Scotia Provincial Assessment Scorer: July 2022, December 2022
Government of Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Halifax, NS
- Participated in scoring sessions for Grade 6 Reading and Writing and English 10 Provincial Assessments.
- Graded over 600 student essays in accordance province wide standards.
References
Victoria Laurence Principal, Kings County Academy
- Relationship: Supervisor
- Phone: 902-670-5824
- Email: victoria.laurence@gnspes.ca
Kathy Harland Vice Principal, Kings County Academy
- Relationship: Supervisor
- Phone: 902-670-8031
- Email: kharland@gnspes.ca
Allen Hume Teaching Affiliate
- Relationship: University Practicum Advisor
- Phone: 902-824-2450
- Email: allen.hume@bellaliant.net
Timeline
Summer Camp Director
Sherbrooke Lake Camp
04.2024 - Current
Learning Centre Teacher (Long-term Sub)
Kings County Academy
01.2024 - Current
Social Emotional Learning Teacher (Long-term Sub)
Kings County Academy
09.2023 - 12.2024
Pre-Service Teacher
Evangeline Middle School
09.2022 - 04.2023
Writing Center Peer Tutor
Acadia University Writing Centre
09.2022 - Current
Literacy Camp Counsellor
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education
07.2022 - 08.2023
Casual Educational Assistant
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education
12.2021 - Current
S.M.I.L.E. Volunteer
Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Experience
10.2021 - 04.2022
Pre-Service Teacher
Horton High School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Summer Camp Director
Sherbrooke Lake Camp
05.2021 - 08.2021
Program Director
Sherbrooke Lake Camp
06.2017 - 08.2019
Camp Counsellor
Sherbrooke Lake Camp
06.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Social Studies Teachable
Acadia University
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science (Honours)
Carleton University
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