Sinead Locke
Fernie
Summary
Talented teacher with valuable experience in learning services and classroom teaching. Focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs through compassionate and caring delivery of personalized support. Firm boundaries around creating and maintaining professional and respectful spaces to promote an inclusive and enjoyable learning environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
STUDENT SERVICES TEACHER
School District 5
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Collaboration with student, parents, counselors, support workers, outside agencies, and administrators to develop Individual Education Plans
- One-to-one academic support for students with diverse needs
TEMPORARY TEACHING CONTRACTS
School District 5
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Taught grade two at Elkford Secondary School and Physical Education, Workplace Math 10, Career Life Education, and Leadership at Fernie Secondary
TEACHER TEACHING ON CALL
School District 5
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Taught grades K through 12 at seven different schools in the Elk Valley while starting a Forest School and completing Masters of Education
FOREST SCHOOL CO-FOUNDER AND FACILITATOR
Outdoor Connections
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Facilitated place-based, child-centered, free play for children aged 3to 8 years old while completing research on how Forest School fosters resilience in children
- Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees and information packages for parents
MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHER
The Fernie Academy
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Taught grade 6 Science, Math, Health and PE as well as Pre-Calculus 12 and Calculus
MATH TEACHER
BC Offshore Secondary School
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Taught Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus, PE 10
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Education
Masters of Education -
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB05.2018
Bachelor of Education - undefined
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Kelowna, BC06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Sociology Minor
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB05.2010
Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Analytical problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Special education expertise
Languages
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
STUDENT SERVICES TEACHER
School District 5
09.2020 - 06.2024
TEMPORARY TEACHING CONTRACTS
School District 5
09.2019 - 06.2020
FOREST SCHOOL CO-FOUNDER AND FACILITATOR
Outdoor Connections
09.2016 - 03.2019
TEACHER TEACHING ON CALL
School District 5
09.2015 - 06.2019
MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHER
The Fernie Academy
09.2013 - 06.2015
MATH TEACHER
BC Offshore Secondary School
09.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Education - undefined
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Sociology Minor
University of Calgary
Masters of Education -
University of Calgary
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