Michele McKavanagh
Markham,Canada
Summary
Experienced educational administrator with expertise in systems management, curriculum development, and implementation. Proven track record in supporting administrators, faculty, and subject matter experts to create targeted and effective educational materials and programs. Strong focus on collaboration and teamwork to identify and implement necessary improvements for driving positive organizational change.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Environment – Administrator/Analyst
Sheridan at CCTT FEC Campus
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for Learning Environment (LE) administration as well as analysis, design and deployment of improvements and new technologies
- Monitor and maintain all integrations and interactions with applicable Sheridan and Sheridan at CCTT software systems
- Resolves problems triggered by changes to interfacing systems
- Responds to and resolves problems and support issues arising with the learning platform related to internal integrations, business practices or vendor specific issues
- Conducts ongoing research to maintain currency in the field of learning technology software
- Research effectiveness and impact of existing procedures and processes
- Research new and emerging technologies and solutions in the field online and eLearning
- Liaise with a wide variety of internal and external clients to analyze requirements, evaluate integration opportunities and develop solutions
- Develops and deploys new learning technology in the LE and maintains and coordinates upgrades
- Work directly with faculty and students, administration, Information Technology staff, and Registrar staff and other users of the LE to impart technical guidance, advise on current processes and procedures, system enhancements and new development to ensure that the LE is functioning according to policies, procedures and Service Level Agreements (SLA) with both internal and external vendor partners
- Authors and deploys communication regarding system changes, processes, procedures, maintenance, service interruptions, performance issues and all other global messaging
Online Academic Coordinator
Fort Erie International Academy
07.2021 - Current
- Prepare course schedules and online documents to ensure compliance with the Ontario Ministry of Education’s requirements and inspection
- Report to the principal and coordinate and collaborate with the management team
- Provide academic support to teaching staff and online instructors for synchronous and asynchronous online learning
- Provide ongoing teacher direction for online courses on D2L Brightspace Learning Platform
- Supervise the online credit course classes and maintain close contact with the school principal and team members for quality assurance and troubleshooting on academic issues in our program
- Train and assist staff in the implementation and application of school policies, procedures, and practices
- Provide support in educational program and course development for onsite and online
- Work with the school principal to monitor the completion and submission of instructor documentation and student assignments and assessments
- Provide expertise and oversight of good practice in online teaching and learning, including assessment practices
- Oversee the development and teaching of all online courses to meet Ministry expectations
Vice Principal, Online and Onsite Academic Coordinator
Outstanding International Academy
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Report to the principal and coordinate and collaborate with the management team
- Provide academic support to teaching staff and online instructors for synchronous and asynchronous online learning
- Coordinate with overseas partner schools for marketing and curriculum planning
- Prepare course schedules and other documents for each term to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Education’s requirements and inspection
- Ongoing coordination of online education
- Train and assist staff in the implementation and application of the school policies, procedures and practices
- Provide support in educational program and course development for onsite and online
- Manage student academic issues and discipline
- Together with the principal provide expertise and oversight of good practice in onsite and online teaching and learning, including assessment practices
Academic Coordinator and Teacher
Toronto International Collegiate
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assignments and handouts, for both onsite and online
- Initiate, facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and debates
- Plan and revise curricula, course outlines, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
- Review instructional content, methods and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and develop recommendations for course revision and development
- Train and assist staff in the implementation and application of the school policies, procedures and practices as we moved to a virtual environment during school closure
- Coordinate and evaluate students for placement in ESL courses within the Ontario guidelines
- Teach ENG2D, ENG3U, ENG4U, OLC4O, BOH4M, HFA4U, ESLCO, ESLDO, ESLEO,
Academic Coordinator and Classroom teacher, English and Business Gr. 9-12
Alden International School
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assignments and handouts
- Set up and design new online learning environment (D2L)
- Initiate, facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and debates
- Plan and revise curricula, course outlines, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
- Review instructional content, methods and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and develop recommendations for course revision and development
- Teach ENG1D, ENG2D, ENG3U, ENG4U, OLC4O, BOH4M, BBB4M, HNB4M, ESLBO, ESLCO, ESLDO, ESLEO
Academic Coordinator and Teacher
Trinity Academy of Canada, Online High School
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Prepare course schedules and other documents for each term to ensure compliance with the Ontario Ministry of Education’s requirements for inspection
- Ongoing coordination of online education team
- Provide support in academic program and online course development
- Work with the school principal to monitor the completion and submission of instructor documentation and student assignments and assessments
- Prepare course material, and assignments for OLC4O (OSSLC)
- Initiate, facilitate and moderate online teacher training
- Plan and revise online curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction
- Prepare exams and online teaching content for OLC4O
English Language Teacher and Lecturer
University of Teacher Education Styria
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assignments and handouts
- Initiate, facilitate and moderate classroom discussions onsite and online
- Plan and revise curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction
- Prepare and deliver lectures to graduate students on effective English instruction in vocational schools
- Prepare and teach academic writing and speaking skills to vocational English teachers
- Mentoring responsibilities for students during thesis preparation
English Language Teacher
Fast Forward Language Institute
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Organize and teach intensive exam oriented courses at the Austrian Military
- Specialized language instruction in the banking, human resources (Sparkasse Bank) and insurance sectors (Greco International Insurance)
- Organize and implement exam preparatory courses in the four European Standards competencies (A1-C2)
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Review instructional content, methods and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and develop recommendations for course revision and development
- Translation and proofreading of professional and commercial documents
English Language Teacher and curriculum developer
Volkschule Goessendorf
09.2009 - 07.2015
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and carry these through with the students
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore and use, in learning activities and imaginative play
Team Leader, Human Resources
GE Fleet Services
02.1992 - 08.1994
- Preparing and presenting of quarterly budget reports
- Working within HR to promote educational resources and training programs for employees
English Language Teacher
Samsung Research Training Institute
04.1990 - 09.1990
- Organize and implement intensive English immersion courses for Samsung Engineers for placement in Semi-conductor production facilities in California USA
- Conduct classes and workshops to teach English language and cultural skills for professionals travelling abroad
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership and Management
Royal Roads University, School of Education And Technology
10-2022
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Studies Program
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario05-1991
Skills
- Effective written communication in both English and German
- Effective spoken communication in English and German
- Interpersonal communication facilitator
- Proven leadership in educational administration
- Proficient in Word for Windows
- Excel spreadsheet management
- D2L systems administration
Languages
German
Full Professional
Timeline
Learning Environment – Administrator/Analyst
Sheridan at CCTT FEC Campus
10.2023 - Current
Online Academic Coordinator
Fort Erie International Academy
07.2021 - Current
Vice Principal, Online and Onsite Academic Coordinator
Outstanding International Academy
09.2020 - 07.2021
Academic Coordinator and Teacher
Toronto International Collegiate
01.2020 - 08.2020
Academic Coordinator and Teacher
Trinity Academy of Canada, Online High School
09.2018 - 11.2019
Academic Coordinator and Classroom teacher, English and Business Gr. 9-12
Alden International School
12.2017 - 12.2019
English Language Teacher and Lecturer
University of Teacher Education Styria
12.2015 - 07.2017
English Language Teacher
Fast Forward Language Institute
04.2015 - 06.2017
English Language Teacher and curriculum developer
Volkschule Goessendorf
09.2009 - 07.2015
Team Leader, Human Resources
GE Fleet Services
02.1992 - 08.1994
English Language Teacher
Samsung Research Training Institute
04.1990 - 09.1990
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership and Management
Royal Roads University, School of Education And Technology
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Studies Program
University of Toronto
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