Tina Delis
London
Summary
Experienced educator with a proven track record of fostering student success for over 20 years. Skilled in culturally responsive teaching, advocating for multilingual learners, and providing system-level support. Committed to continuous growth, promoting equity, and utilizing data-driven strategies to improve student achievement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
One World International Welcome Centre Guidance Counsellor TOSA
Thames Valley District School Board
London, ON
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted newcomer students with their transition to school aimed at minimizing potential challenges during this period of adjustment
- Supported schools with timetabling special considerations for newcomer students in ESL/ELD programming and with granting credits under PPM 129
- Facilitated professional development and TVSAC sessions with a multilingual learner focus
- Collaborated with the One World team to develop of a new mPLAR process for mature day school students under PPM 132
- Implemented data-driven strategies using Graduation Summaries to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted support services
ML Guidance Counsellor
H.B. Beal & One World, Thames Valley District School Board
London, ON
09.2015 - 06.2024
- Guided multilingual learners and families through graduation requirements and pathways
- Facilitated culturally relevant and responsive course selection and orientation
- Supported educator capacity in STEP implementation and academic accommodations
- Collaborated with Settlement Workers and community partners to improve newcomer integration
- Promoted school-wide understanding of equity, language acquisition, and inclusive practices
ESL/ELD Classroom Educator
Thames Valley District School Board
London, ON
09.2003 - 06.2016
- Modified curriculum to meet language and learning needs of diverse student populations
- Developed cross-curricular projects to enhance student engagement and literacy
- Led initiatives to support academic and emotional well-being of newcomer youth
- Participated in system-wide ELD initiatives to raise achievement of underrepresented groups
Education
Guidance And Career Education, Specialist -
Queen's University
Kingston, ON06-2025
ESL/ELD Specialist - undefined
University of Western Ontario
London, ON04.2012
Bachelor of Education - German and Spanish (Secondary)
University of Western Ontario
London, ON04.1995
Skills
- Instructional Leadership and Teacher Capacity Building through Collaborative Professional Learning Communities
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy
- Equity and Inclusion Advocacy
- Adaptability Across K–12 Contexts
Timeline
One World International Welcome Centre Guidance Counsellor TOSA
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2024 - Current
ML Guidance Counsellor
H.B. Beal & One World, Thames Valley District School Board
09.2015 - 06.2024
ESL/ELD Classroom Educator
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2003 - 06.2016
ESL/ELD Specialist - undefined
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Education - German and Spanish (Secondary)
University of Western Ontario
Guidance And Career Education, Specialist -
Queen's University