Hiking
Stefanie Henders
PBLA Lead & LINC Instructor
Surrey,BC
Summary
PBLA Lead Instructor with over 20 years of experience providing a CLB based curriculum in Canadian classrooms and administering support to ESL Instructors. Accomplished teaching professional with solid leadership approach and passion for student learning. Implements successful and diverse lessons to enhance instruction and engage student interest. Organized problem-solver skilled at approaching educational issues and devising forward-thinking resolutions to promote student advancement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
PBLA Lead Teacher & LINC Instructor
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Language Services Centre
Richmond, BC
04.2014 - Current
- Created and developed passages and items for language proficiency tests while adhering to set protocol and specifications.
- Completion of ongoing training to meet Paragon's guidelines and standards
- Responsible for adherence to curriculum guides and meeting CLB guidelines through instruction, assessments and contact assignments in real-world situations
- Stage 4 LearnIT2Teach Instructor, implementing advanced blended learning technology in LINC classrooms
- Developed high-impact strategies to successfully train and support instructors in implementing CLB based curriculum
- Sponsor Teacher for SFU and UBC practicum students
- Responsible for instruction and supervision of ELSA Level 1-3 classes
- Leading team meetings and in-house professional development workshops for instructors
- Guiding implementation of formative assessments for instructors and introducing PBLA to students
- Instructor for Intensive English Language Program
- Development and implementation of curriculum and implementation for
- Language and Culture Program
- Completion of reflective self-evaluation in each term.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques
ELSA Instructor & Staff Supervisor
Excel Educational Centre
Richmond, BC
01.2005 - 03.2014
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying skill areas of difficulty.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with CLB best practices.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Organized engaging guest speakers and community contact activities.
ESL Instructor
UBC - English Language Insitute
Vancouver, BC
07.2002 - 08.2005
- Delivered and developed lesson plans by using set guidelines by the UBC English Language Institute.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
- Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of - Psychology, Arts
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BCTESL Certi cate Program - undefined
Vancouver Community
College
Vancouver, BCSkills
Team building and leadership
undefinedCertification
Blended Learning Specialist German-Advanced
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with clients to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for the BC TEAL Annual Conference at Simon Fraser University in May 2016.
Affiliations
BC TEAL TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
TUTELA
LearnIT2Teach
CCLB
Interests
Trail Running
Guitar/singing
Timeline
PBLA Lead Teacher & LINC Instructor
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Language Services Centre
04.2014 - Current
ELSA Instructor & Staff Supervisor
Excel Educational Centre
01.2005 - 03.2014
ESL Instructor
UBC - English Language Insitute
07.2002 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of - Psychology, Arts
Simon Fraser University
TESL Certi cate Program - undefined
Vancouver Community
College
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