Patty Schuurman
Oakville,ON
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Director
ClearView Christian Reformed Church
08.2019 - Current
- Attended staff meetings and submitted announcements to church newsletter and calendar of events to facilitate open communication with church congregation.
- Worked with and encouraged volunteers and parents to provide fellowship and faith building activities for youth.
- Led integration of youth into worship, weekly gatherings, service-learning trips and events, and other ministry areas at church and in the community
- Implemented bible study and faith and life issues and social responsibility topical studies to foster effective ministry for youth education for both large group and small group discussions
Vice Principal
Toronto District Christian High School
01.2014 - 07.2021
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Vice Principal
John Knox Christian School
08.2009 - 12.2013
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Teacher
Kings Christian Collegiate
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher
John Knox Christian School
08.2005 - 07.2008
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher
Redeemer Christian High School
08.1998 - 07.2004
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher
Community Christian School
08.1995 - 08.1998
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON10.2009
Teaching Certificate
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, Michigan05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - French And Physical Education
Redeemer College
Ancaster, ON05.1994
Skills
- Teaching
- Discipling
- Event and Trip Planning
- Coaching
- Preparing for service opportunities
- Working with a variety of ages and backgrounds
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Indonesian
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Travelling, Playing the guitar, Playing sports, Taking photos
I enjoy travelling from a young age. My parents were travel agents, and as such, we did a wide range of vacationing in mainly North America, Europe and Asia. In addition to travelling as a child, I continued to do so with friends, youth groups and/or family members, enjoying places in Central America and South America.
I have been playing the guitar since my years as a high school student. I have had the opportunity to lead worship teams at schools, youth groups and churches.
I participate in a variety of sports, already from a young age and still today. I believe that physical activity is necessary. I currently play on a women's soccer team, beach volleyball team (summer) and have my own regular routines of yoga, weights and cardio.
From a young age, I have loved taking pictures. Over the years, I have purchased a number of cameras and have gone through a great deal of film and SD cards and phone memory to accommodate my love of photography.
More recently, I have had time to pursue my love for culture and languages, particularly Spanish. While it is in its infant stage, my dream is to be proficient and be able to converse and even teach in the Spanish language.
Timeline
Youth Director
ClearView Christian Reformed Church
08.2019 - Current
Vice Principal
Toronto District Christian High School
01.2014 - 07.2021
Vice Principal
John Knox Christian School
08.2009 - 12.2013
Teacher
Kings Christian Collegiate
08.2008 - 07.2009
Teacher
John Knox Christian School
08.2005 - 07.2008
Teacher
Redeemer Christian High School
08.1998 - 07.2004
Teacher
Community Christian School
08.1995 - 08.1998
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Brock University
Teaching Certificate
Calvin College
Bachelor of Arts - French And Physical Education
Redeemer College
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