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Sarah Deyoung

Summary

Visionary in developing and leading successful programming. Engaging and hands-on instructor with more than 13 years of education related experience. Renowned for facilitation skills and program development. I foster collaboration and drive impactful education initiatives. Committed to nurturing relationships and enhancing learning experiences. I adapt swiftly to diverse educational environments. Seeking to support others advance their knowledge and abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EcoSchools Lead

Clean Foundation
01.2025 - Current
  • Coordinate the promotion and implementation of EcoSchools pilot program for Nova Scotia pubic and Mi'kmaw Independent schools
  • Supporting pilot schools to complete environmental actions in their schools and communities to earn points to certify as an EcoSchool
  • Lead and facilitate the Teacher Advisory Committee of 10 public school educators across Nova Scotia
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Professional Learning Lead

Clean Foundation
03.2021 - 12.2024
  • Develop, coordinate and facilitate educational workshops for teachers
  • Align environmental and climate education with Nova Scotia Curriculum
  • Coordinate and organize workshops with Nova Scotia public schools and independent schools
  • Working with Indigenous and Mi'kmaq Knowledge holders to weave Mi'kmaq Ways of Knowing throughout learning experiences
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Professional Development Trainer

WellLife Training & Consultant
10.2016 - 09.2019
  • Designed,coordinated and facilitation of professional & personal development
  • Curriculum & Course Development
  • Promote social and developmental skills
  • Effectively implemented best training practices for learners and adult
  • Inclusion of Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction
  • Evaluated participant progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Built strong relationships with clients by consistently delivering high-quality training services that exceeded expectations.
  • Facilitated group discussions and team-building exercises, fostering collaboration among participants.

Teacher

Birch Hills Academy
09.2016 - 08.2019
  • Elementary teacher of multi-grade classes
  • Incorporating up to date best practices such as Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Learning
  • Engaging, hands on and responsive teaching practices
  • 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.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education

St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS
05-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
05-2010

Skills

  • Superb Facilitation Skills
  • Curriculum and Course Development
  • Program and Event Coordination
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Heart Centred

Certification

Open Learning and Career Development: Adult Education Program Design 2022


Four Seasons of Indigenous Learning- Season 1: Foundations of Learning 2024


Four Seasons of Indigenous Learning-Season 2: Learning from the Land eLearning 2024

Timeline

EcoSchools Lead

Clean Foundation
01.2025 - Current

Professional Learning Lead

Clean Foundation
03.2021 - 12.2024

Professional Development Trainer

WellLife Training & Consultant
10.2016 - 09.2019

Teacher

Birch Hills Academy
09.2016 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education

St. Francis Xavier University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. Francis Xavier University

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