Tanya Coulson
Port Carling
Summary
Dedicated Ontario Certified Teacher with over a decade of experience inspiring students through dynamic instruction in the arts, physical education, and humanities. Committed to integrating Catholic values, fostering moral development, and nurturing the whole student through faith-based education, compassionate leadership, and community involvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Time Teacher (Grades 7–12)
Rosseau Lake College
01.2015 - Current
- Courses: Visual Art, Media Art, Drama, History, Communications Technology, Geography, Civics and Careers, AP Studio Art 2D Drawing
- Produced and directed two art festivals annually featuring drama performances and student art galleries
- Led outdoor education trips (sea kayaking, hiking, rock climbing)
- Coached OFSAA-level sports (rugby, snowboarding)
Teacher – Art & Physical Education
Midland Adult Learning Centre
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Taught Grade 11 students (aged 19+) in Visual Arts and Physical Education
- Designed and developed curriculum for a faculty development course, aligning content with educational best practices and institutional goals to support teacher growth and instructional effectiveness.
Head of Drama Department & Teacher
Chiltern Hills Academy
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Taught Years 7–13, including GCSE & BTEC Drama, Dance, Science, and Religious Studies
- Led daily drama clubs and choreographed school performances
- Coached netball and gymnastics
Teaching Placements
Queen’s University
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Drama – St. Catharines Collegiate (Mentor: Lillian Coronado)
- Phys. Ed. – Eastdale CVI, Oshawa (Mentor: Nicole Watt)
- Art – Queen’s University Teaching Placement (Mentor: Jan Neville)
- Designed and delivered original units, including a "Black Light Theatre" drama unit
- Graded student work, co-directed productions, assisted with "Pink Shirt Day" anti-bullying initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior Division
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON01.2013
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Drama and Education
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON01.2012
Skills
- Faith Integration
- Moral Leadership
- Religious Knowledge
- Pastoral Care
- Classroom Management
- Liturgical Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Cultural Inclusion
- Lifelong Learning
LANGUAGES
German: Basic speaking, reading, and writing ability
Certification
- Ontario Certified Teacher, in Good Standing with OCT
- Intermediate/Senior Qualifications: Drama and Physical Education
- Additional Qualifications:
- Guidance and Career Education
- Outdoor Education
- Environmental Education (Foci)
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Safe Workplace Environment (Ongoing)
- Planning for and Responding to Learning needs with Universal Design for Learning and Differentiated Instruction (Certification)
- Coaching in Ontario Schools – OFSAA (2012–Present)
- Level 1 Snowboard Instructor – Canadian Federation of Snowboard Instructors (2012–Present)
- Voice: Vocal Care & Delivery (2018–Present)
- Swimming Instructor – Lifesaving Society (2009–Present)
- Yoga Instructor – All Levels (2020–Present)
- Sea Kayaking Instructor – Level 3 (2019–Present)
- Outdoor Wilderness Training (2020–Present)
Timeline
Full-Time Teacher (Grades 7–12)
Rosseau Lake College
01.2015 - Current
Teacher – Art & Physical Education
Midland Adult Learning Centre
01.2014 - 01.2014
Head of Drama Department & Teacher
Chiltern Hills Academy
01.2014 - 01.2014
Teaching Placements
Queen’s University
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Drama and Education
Brock University
Bachelor of Education - Intermediate/Senior Division
Queen’s University
RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Coach – Snowboarding (Alpine, Slope Style, Boarder Cross) – Rosseau Lake College
- Coach - Rugby (Junior & Senior) – Rosseau Lake College
- Coach - Improv team- competed in tournaments across ontario- Rosseau Lake College
- Theatrical plays- Produced and directed full-scale theatrical productions each school year, overseeing all aspects from casting and rehearsals to set design and final performance- Rosseau Lake College.
- Instructor- Dance Club- (Junior & Senior) Rosseau Lake College
- Yoga Instructor- (Junior & Senior) Rosseau Lake College
- Coach – Drama Club, Dance – Chiltern Hills Academy & Rosseau Lake College
- Big Sister – Children’s Aid Society, Bracebridge, ON
- Figure Skating Coach – Merritton & Port Carling Figure Skating Clubs
- Activity Coordinator – The Pines Long-Term Care, Bracebridge, ON
- Sports Coordinator – Muskoka Sports & Recreation, Red Leaves, ON
RELIGION
Catholic: Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church