Tina Killough
Whitby,Canada
Summary
Experienced with fostering student development through tailored counseling services. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to address student needs. Track record of building strong relationships with students, parents, and educational staff to create supportive and positive school environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Secondary School Occasional Teacher
Toronto District School Board
10.2023 - Current
- Develop strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhance classroom engagement through interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
Guidance Counsellor, English, Social Science, Special Education and Business Teacher
AY Jackson Secondary School and SATEC
- Employed from 1998-2010 and 2016-2023
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
- Created a welcoming environment by promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the school community.
- Served as a liaison between parents, teachers, administration, and outside agencies to ensure effective communication regarding student needs.
Program Leader of Student Services
Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre
09.2010 - 08.2016
- Orchestration and facilitation of staff, students and environmental needs for mass assessment and registration, four times a year
- Collection, maintenance and analysis of data to develop and continuously improve program planning
- Support student success through appropriate assessment and placement, individual counsel, organization of college & university visits and presentations, providing workshops for students to apply to university and college, liaising with teachers and community agencies, encouraging pathway exploration of all areas
- Collaboration with the administration and other program leaders in the school to establish the annual school calendar, course programming and packaged programs, dialoguing regarding resolutions to various issues
ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher
Robertson House
- Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Education
Additional Teaching Qualifications - Guidance Specialist, Special Education Specialist, Business Studies, Social Science, English as a Second Language
University of Toronto & Queen’s U
Ontario Teacher’s Certificate -
Ministry of Education
01-1998
Graduate Certificate - Education
St. Bonaventure University
Olean, New York State01-1998
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Philosophy/Psychology
York University
Toronto, Ontario01-1994
Skills
- Teaching
- Counselling
- Team building
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Negotiation
- Diplomacy
- Management
Professional Development
- Certified Realtor member of the Toronto & Central Lakes Real Estate Boards
- Certified Personality Dimensions Facilitator
- Certified Energy Practitioner/Reiki Master
Hobbies and Interests
- Avid reader of health and wellness books
- Walking, meditation, pets, food
- Lifelong Learning
Key Qualifications
- 25+ years: teaching/counselling experience
- Positive approach to team building
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail
- Solid negotiation and diplomacy skills
- 10+ years: management experience
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Retired Secondary School Occasional Teacher
Toronto District School Board
10.2023 - Current
Program Leader of Student Services
Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre
09.2010 - 08.2016
Guidance Counsellor, English, Social Science, Special Education and Business Teacher
AY Jackson Secondary School and SATEC
ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher
Robertson House
Additional Teaching Qualifications - Guidance Specialist, Special Education Specialist, Business Studies, Social Science, English as a Second Language
University of Toronto & Queen’s U
Ontario Teacher’s Certificate -
Ministry of Education
Graduate Certificate - Education
St. Bonaventure University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Philosophy/Psychology
York University
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