M. Olwyn Hughes
1774 Heather Avenue Port Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Vancouver School Board, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Fostered a supportive learning environment that enhanced student engagement through interactive methods. Skilled in lesson planning and effective parent-teacher communication, ensuring students' academic success and well-being.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Vancouver School Board
09.1993 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Child And Youth Care 1 Year
University of Victoria
Victoria, BCBachelor of Education - Primary Education
University of BC
Vancouver, BCBachelor of Arts - English
Queen's University
Kingston, OntarioDiploma - Special Education
Queen's University
Kingston, ON08-2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
Roles
Committee roles in my career:
- Staff Committee Chair
- Staff Committee Secretary
- Health and Safety Committee member
- Primary Teachers Committee Chair
- PBIS committee member
- Social committee member
- Sunshine committee member
I have also been the teacher sponsor for student clubs such as Student Spirit Team and Crochet Club.
Timeline
Teacher
Vancouver School Board
09.1993 - Current
Child And Youth Care 1 Year
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Education - Primary Education
University of BC
Bachelor of Arts - English
Queen's University
Diploma - Special Education
Queen's University
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