Hardworking, self-directed and motivated life-long learner looking to expand skills that will better serve students and families. Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities through strong time management skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities and projects to meet long-term career goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counsellor
Tri County Regional Centre For Education
04.2012 - Current
Proficient at working with others, collaborating and implementing a range of programming at the school level.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Dedicated to ongoing professional development as it relates to my career choice and supporting my students and staff.
Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Ability to plan large group activities (whole school events) as well as meet the needs of students in small group or individual counselling sessions on a wide variety of topics.
French Immersion Teacher
Tri County Regional Centre For Education
08.2006 - 04.2012
Developed lesson plans to engage and build student proficiency in French.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written French.
Education
Master of Education - Counselling
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
05.2010
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
Saint Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS
05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - French Major, English Minor, Summa Cum Laude
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS
05.2003
Skills
Leadership
Building connections with families
Problem solving
Cultural awareness
Strong time management
Teamwork and collaboration with staff
Organizational Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Counsellor
Tri County Regional Centre For Education
04.2012 - Current
French Immersion Teacher
Tri County Regional Centre For Education
08.2006 - 04.2012
Master of Education - Counselling
Acadia University
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
Saint Francis Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - French Major, English Minor, Summa Cum Laude
Saint Mary's University
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