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Sheila Gelinas

West Vancouver,BC,BC

Summary

Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.

Knowledgeable in early childhood education and early years of elementary with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Assistant

Island Pacific School
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Learning support to students, predominantly in grades 6&7 across all core curriculum elements of the school’s academic learning strategies program. Implementing adaptations and strategies as outlined in the student Individualized Education Plan & Coordinating of the school’s Enrichment Program as well as a variety of program support features including: outdoor trips, co-teaching physical education classes.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.

Education Assistant

Ecole Pauline Johnson (Elementary School)
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Work with teachers to support students with diverse learning challenges and special needs within the classroom. education assistants to specialized roles such as Autism support workers.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Physical Education (P.E.) Teachers

BCHS (Baie-Comeau High School)
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Plan, organize and deliver lessons consistent with the physical education curriculum of students' grade level.
  • Organizing skill development and game sessions for youth from kindergarten through high school.
  • Focusing on participation, cooperation and skill acquisition that furthers motor and cognitive as well as physical skills.
  • Leadership and communication skills are also characteristic through exemplary modeling behavior, often demonstrating skills to remaining in shape and modeling good health habits through diet is also critical.
  • Providing school staff with mindful yoga classes to alleviate stress weekly.
  • Currently
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Owner & Operator

TINGA-TINGA Day Home, Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Establish policies and procedures to maintain a constant environment.
  • Maintain all business records and activities of business.
  • Implementing and planning programs for the daycare.
  • Observing environment and children's activities.
  • Record keeping of individual children on a daily basis.
  • Communication with parents/guardians on any changes both verbally and written.
  • Provide emotional and developmental support for children. Creating age appropriate social and educational plans.
  • Develops educational related curriculum for children ages 1 year and up.
  • Develops and oversees daycare safety regulations.
  • Market business to attract new enrollment.
  • Provide a safe, clean, and positive learning environment.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.

OSL Wireless Store Manager

OSL Retail Services - Lloydminster Alberta, Canada
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service at all times.
  • Drive sales through an understanding of customer requirements while providing an appropriate product solution.
  • Generate interest and awareness by proactively soliciting existing Walmart customers.
  • Accountable for achieving operational excellence through ongoing coaching and development of sales associates.
  • Responsible for achieving all key performance indicators including sales, customer experience & operational targets.
  • Collaborate with leadership to determine ongoing strategic action plans that support all key business objectives.
  • Participate in all required training, with a focus on continued personal and professional development.

Sales & Marketing Account Manager

Australian Publishing Resource Service (APRS), Brisbane, Australia
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Brand development, Web site traffic growth, Web site UI and advertising revenue creation.
  • NBD Comprehensive database management.
  • Strategic Consulting, including business sales strategy development.

Education

Reggio Emilia Approach - Certificate

Alison.Com
Online
03.2025

Early Childhood Education Basic Certificate - Licence to Practice

Sprottshaw College
West Pender, Vancouver
10.2025

SAFETY-CARE (QBS) - TESOL Certificate (online)

Arizona State University
Arizona
01.2024

ELF Module 3-6 Certificate - Introducing the Early Learning Framework

Teacher Training BC
British Columbia
01.2024

Psychological First Aid Certificate - undefined

Johns Hopkins University
01.2024

Science Of Training Young Athletes Certificate - undefined

University of Florida
01.2024

AFIRM - Autism Focused Intervention Certificate

01.2023

Advanced Group Fitness Instructor & Instructor - Yoga Instructor

ASFA
01.2021

Diploma Leadership & Management - undefined

OTEN New South Wales, Australia
01.2017

Advanced TEFL Teaching Certificate - Fundamentals of TEFL plus grammar and specialist certificates

01.2011

Diploma in Sales Management - undefined

The Independent Institute of Education Varsity College Sandton, South Africa
01.2006

Certificate of Television Presenting - undefined

Media Concepts (S.A.B.C.), Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2003

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Growth mindset
  • Public speaking
  • Classroom instruction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Student-centered learning
  • Child development
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Student assessment
  • Small group instruction

Accomplishments

  • Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].
  • Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and opportunities. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
  • Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 72 students.

Languages

French
Professional Working

Certification

[Area of ce

Athletics

Coach

Athletics Performance Coach


Training

Athletics Performance Coach eLearning: Strength 18-Sep-2021

Athletics Performance Coach: Physiology and Biomechanics 4-May-2022

Athletics Performance Coach: Planning 4-May-2022

Competition Management for Team Coaches at Canada Games 4-May-2022

Athletics Performance Coach: Planning 9-Dec-2023

Athletics Performance Coach: Strength for Endurance 29-Nov-2024

Interests

  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Enjoy participating in running events around the world for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth

Timeline

Educational Assistant

Island Pacific School
01.2022 - 01.2024

Education Assistant

Ecole Pauline Johnson (Elementary School)
01.2021 - 01.2022

Physical Education (P.E.) Teachers

BCHS (Baie-Comeau High School)
01.2020 - 01.2021

Owner & Operator

TINGA-TINGA Day Home, Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada
01.2015 - 01.2020

OSL Wireless Store Manager

OSL Retail Services - Lloydminster Alberta, Canada
01.2014 - 01.2015

Sales & Marketing Account Manager

Australian Publishing Resource Service (APRS), Brisbane, Australia
01.2012 - 01.2013

Psychological First Aid Certificate - undefined

Johns Hopkins University

Science Of Training Young Athletes Certificate - undefined

University of Florida

AFIRM - Autism Focused Intervention Certificate

Advanced Group Fitness Instructor & Instructor - Yoga Instructor

ASFA

Diploma Leadership & Management - undefined

OTEN New South Wales, Australia

Advanced TEFL Teaching Certificate - Fundamentals of TEFL plus grammar and specialist certificates

Diploma in Sales Management - undefined

The Independent Institute of Education Varsity College Sandton, South Africa

Certificate of Television Presenting - undefined

Media Concepts (S.A.B.C.), Johannesburg, South Africa

Reggio Emilia Approach - Certificate

Alison.Com

Early Childhood Education Basic Certificate - Licence to Practice

Sprottshaw College

SAFETY-CARE (QBS) - TESOL Certificate (online)

Arizona State University

ELF Module 3-6 Certificate - Introducing the Early Learning Framework

Teacher Training BC
Sheila Gelinas