Minka Chambers
Barrie,Ontario
Summary
Dynamic Secondary School Teacher with a proven track record at SCDSB, specializing in curriculum development and student engagement. Successfully launched innovative outdoor education and SHSM programs, enhancing opportunities for experiential learning. Skilled in organizing impactful field trips and fostering leadership, while adept at assessing diverse learning styles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
SCDSB - Innisdale Secondary School
Barrie, Ontario
09.2011 - Current
- Developed and implemented a 2-credit Outdoor Education Program to engage students in experiential education opportunities.
- Organized outdoor experiential field trips to enhance student learning outside of the classroom, including multi-day, backcountry, and on-water activities.
- Attended professional development courses related to Outdoor and Experiential Education, including ORCKA, OCC, NOLS, NLS, and Paddle Canada training.
- Created the LEAF SHSM (Leadership, Environment, Adventure, Fitness) program. Assisting students in post-secondary pathways associated with health and wellness, the environment, and leadership pursuits.
- Initiated and completed a curriculum and liability-based program update to align the High Performance Athlete Co-op course content and permissions with school board and ministry expectations.
Secondary School Teacher
SCDSB - Bear Creek Secondary School
Barrie, Ontario
09.2005 - 06.2011
- Completed NTIP training under a mentor teacher in Outdoor Education.
- Helped to develop and grow the Outdoor Experiential Program and Environmental SHSM.
- Coached boys' and girls' soccer teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Specialized Honours - Kinesiology And Health Science
York University
Toronto, Ontario06-2005
Batchlor of Education -
York University
Toronto, Ontario06-2005
Skills
- Curriculum-based program development
- Field trip organization and implementation
- Student engagement and assessment for multiple intelligences
- New program creation and implementation
Certification
- Ontario College of Teachers, Certificate of Qualification and Registration, Good Standing, July 2006
- Co-operative Education, Specialist, June 2024
- Outdoor Experiential Education, September 2010
- Honour Specialist, Physical and Health Education, July 2008
- Special Education, Part 1, August 2007
- Wilderness Medical Associates, Wilderness First Responder, May 2025
- Ontario Canoe and Kayak Associations, Basic Canoe Instructor, SUP Instructor 2, Canoe Tripping Instructor 1, May 2025
- Outdoor Council of Canada, Field Leader Instructor, April 2025
- Lifesaving Society, National Lifeguard - Pool, January 2025
- Wilderness Water Safety, October 2024
- Leave No Trace Instructor, April 2023
- Hike Ontario, Safe Hiker Instructor, November 2022
- National Outdoor Leadership School, Risk Management Training, April 2019
- Paddle Canada, Kayak Level 1, July 2015
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher
SCDSB - Innisdale Secondary School
09.2011 - Current
Secondary School Teacher
SCDSB - Bear Creek Secondary School
09.2005 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts, Specialized Honours - Kinesiology And Health Science
York University
Batchlor of Education -
York University
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