Rachel Pearson
Keene,ON
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advisor Coordinator
Trinity College School
09.2022 - Current
- Develop an advisor program to support student-identified needs in academics and wellbeing, while aligning with the School’s mission and priorities.
- Develop and implement workshops to support new and returning advisors, improving overall program facilitation; provide support and guidance for advisors based on specifics needs of advisees.
- Foster social-emotional conversations and relationships between advisor and advisees.
- Carefully consider advisor-advisee partnerships based on student strengths and needs.
- Collaborate with various departments to advocate and promote a thoughtful and inclusive program.
- Effectively model the advisor's role and responsibilities with a group of advisees.
Academic Support Teacher
Trinity College School
08.2016 - Current
- Create and manage ASPs to define and support student strengths, goals, and effective learning strategies; facilitate student-led roundtables to encourage student self-advocacy and growth.
- Effectively develop and communicate student support plans with faculty and parents in collaboration with students based on identified strengths and needs.
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans for GLE2O/3O to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Collaborate with colleagues to foster an inclusive learning environment that hones in on student strengths and explores various teaching approaches to promote student growth.
- Mentor new teachers within the department, offering guidance on effective teaching strategies to suit the needs of the students.
- Foster an inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to explore new strategies and learn from their mistakes.
Small Business Owner - First Aid & Aquatics
Pearson First Aid Plus
08.2014 - Current
- Foster an inclusive learning environment while providing hands-on first aid courses that meet the curriculum standards.
- Instruct aquatic leadership courses such as the National Lifeguard program, with emphasis on prevention and water safety.
- Provide ongoing effective feedback to participants so they may perform to their potential.
- Manage administrative work including course registration and book keeping.
- Participate in regular training to keep current with certifications and aquatic knowledge.
Team Building Facilitator
Larryland Adventures Team Building And Leadership
10.2007 - Current
- Encouraged team performance by facilitating team building activities for school groups, high-end sports teams and corporate groups that focused on communication, problem-solving and collaboration.
- Provided constructive feedback to participants during debriefing sessions, encouraging personal growth and skill development.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
Co-Area Chair (volunteer)
Lifesaving Society
03.2014 - 02.2018
- Coordinated instructors and examiners for First Aid and National Lifeguard Courses; signed off on teaching reports.
- Planed and organized various workshops throughout the area for instructors, lifeguards and those interested in aquatics and water safety.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders on water safety.
Teaching Fellow
Lakefield College School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted in designing and implementing engaging lesson plans incorporating diverse learning styles, accommodating the unique needs of students in GLE2O/3O, SBI3U, and AMU2O.
- Implemented classroom management techniques effectively while maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment for 3 sections of CHV2O.
- Lead various co-curricular activities including waterfront (wind sailing and sailing), hockey, and concert band; initiated and lead an outdoor skills club.
Conservation Education Liaison
OFAH
10.2011 - 06.2014
- Developed and implemented hands-on, Ontario curriculum-liked (including cross-curricular) programs for JK through to Grade 12; lead various workshops, including KPRDSB PD for teachers.
- Coordinated school events, birthday parties and corporate events.
- Provided instruction, supervision and safety demonstrations for fishing and archery; provided tours for public; coordinated various camps throughout the year.
- Co-Chair of Joint Health and Safety Committee; First Aid Responder.
Conservation Outreach Programs Coordinator
OFAH
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Coordinated various outdoor outreach programs for children and adolescents; created detailed media plans and comprehensive reports.
- Developed schedules and lead programming as the Summer Camp Coordinator.
- Lead the hiring, training and supervision of summer students, co-op students, and volunteers.
- Acquired sponsorships with various local companies.
Head Waterfront Lifeguard
Toronto Police Lifeguard Service
05.2006 - 09.2008
- Prevented accidents and enforced rules through public relations.
- Provided ongoing monitoring of swimming area and provided timely assistance to beach patrons; communicated directly with emergency services when needed.
- Hired and lead regular training sessions for lifeguards.
Education
Special Education Specialist -
Trent University
Peterborough, ON2017
Intermediate Division, Music (Instrumental) -
OISE
Toronto2016
Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior in Biology & Geography
Trent University
Peterborough, ON06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Environmental & Resource Science
Trent University
Peterborough, ON06.2010
Skills
- Relational learning
- Team collaboration
- Growth mindset
- Problem solving
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Advocacy
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- The SEL Leadership Program - IFSEL (current)
- SEL Part 2 (current)
- Behavioural & Educational Best Practices for Students with Mental Health Disabilities (coming March 2024)
- An Introduction to SEL - CASEL (June 2023)
- The Happiness Trap (2023)
- Learning and the Brain Conference (November 2019)
- Brain-Based Learning, Behavioural Challenges & Mental Health: The Toronto Educators' Conference (May 2019)
- Bias and Anti-Racism Awareness Training (November 2020)
- CIS Student Life Conference (September 2018)
- Learning Differences and Neurodiversity: Specialization in Executive Function - Landmark (2018)
- Cohort 21 (2017/2018 school year)
- Mental Health First Aid (June 2017)
- The Art of Inspiring Students to Study Strategically (2017)
- TABS Conference (2017) - presenter
Certifications
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C
- National Lifeguard
- First Aid and National Lifeguard Instructor/Examiner
Timeline
Advisor Coordinator
Trinity College School
09.2022 - Current
Academic Support Teacher
Trinity College School
08.2016 - Current
Teaching Fellow
Lakefield College School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Small Business Owner - First Aid & Aquatics
Pearson First Aid Plus
08.2014 - Current
Co-Area Chair (volunteer)
Lifesaving Society
03.2014 - 02.2018
Conservation Outreach Programs Coordinator
OFAH
03.2013 - 03.2014
Conservation Education Liaison
OFAH
10.2011 - 06.2014
Team Building Facilitator
Larryland Adventures Team Building And Leadership
10.2007 - Current
Head Waterfront Lifeguard
Toronto Police Lifeguard Service
05.2006 - 09.2008
Special Education Specialist -
Trent University
Intermediate Division, Music (Instrumental) -
OISE
Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior in Biology & Geography
Trent University
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Environmental & Resource Science
Trent University
- The SEL Leadership Program - IFSEL (current)
- SEL Part 2 (current)
- Behavioural & Educational Best Practices for Students with Mental Health Disabilities (coming March 2024)
- An Introduction to SEL - CASEL (June 2023)
- The Happiness Trap (2023)
- Learning and the Brain Conference (November 2019)
- Brain-Based Learning, Behavioural Challenges & Mental Health: The Toronto Educators' Conference (May 2019)
- Bias and Anti-Racism Awareness Training (November 2020)
- CIS Student Life Conference (September 2018)
- Learning Differences and Neurodiversity: Specialization in Executive Function - Landmark (2018)
- Cohort 21 (2017/2018 school year)
- Mental Health First Aid (June 2017)
- The Art of Inspiring Students to Study Strategically (2017)
- TABS Conference (2017) - presenter
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