Gayle P.
Private tutor in Calgary, Canada
Education
University of Regina 1993-1995 Bachelor of Education (Great Distinction) Majors: Humanities and Social Sciences Minors: Special Education and Guidance and Counseling 1990 -1993 Bachelor of Arts Majors: Humanities/Social Sciences
Experience
www.chrysalistutoringcalgary.weebly.com Teacher - Chinook Learning Services – Calgary Board of Education September 2011 - Present Responsibilities: Planning and delivery of the program of studies in English Language Arts to a diverse group of students who are either upgrading or working toward the completion of the requirements for the Alberta High School Diploma. Teacher – Stoney Education Authority December 2003 – June 2011 Responsibilities: Planning and delivery of the program of studies in English Language Arts grades 9-12 as well as filling several long and short term assignments on a casual basis Teacher – Simcoe County District School Board September 1998 – June 2003 Responsibilities: I filled several short and long-term vacancies ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 8. For the duration of those assignments I was responsible for the planning and delivery of lessons and the evaluation of student progress. I was also on the supply list for teaching assignments in grades Kindergarten to grade twelve. Teacher - Halifax Regional School Board January 1997 – April 1998 I filled a long-term vacancy at the high school level teaching Business Administration, Economics, and Entrepreneurial Studies. For the duration of the assignment I was responsible for the planning and delivery of lessons and the evaluation of student progress. Consultant – Council of Ministers of Education Canada School Achievement Indicators Program (S.A.I.P.) February 1996 – June 1996 I was seconded to Saskatchewan Education – Assessment and Evaluation Branch to work as a member of a team of educators responsible for the preparation of various performance based assessments to be used in a nation wide testing project at the high school level. I was then part of the team that was responsible for the administration of the assessments and the collection of post assessment data. Teacher/Facilitator – University of Regina Student Services – University Entrance Program September 1993 – April 1995 I taught a seminar course titled “Introduction to University Studies”. I was responsible for the planning and delivery of lessons to first year university students to help increase their confidence and to facilitate student success during the first year of their studies. Course content covered a wide range of knowledge and necessary skills for success at the post-secondary level, including but not limited to; written communication skills, organizational skills, time management, test-taking strategies, and stress management. Professional Development I recently collaborated with my Assistant Principal and two English Language Learning Leaders on the writing of a new locally developed course titled: “Academic Achievement – Through English Language Development”. The CBE and Alberta Education have approved the course for use in the classroom beginning in the fall of 2017. The course was developed to respond to the needs of ELL’s (and other students) who are struggling to meet the language proficiency requirements at the high school level. I was one of the presenters at the High School Redesign Conference in Red Deer two years ago. I was part of a small group from Chinook Learning Services invited to present information on the Enhanced ELA offering at Chinook. The Enhanced ELA courses are a unique course offering in English Language Arts and I was excited to share information with colleagues regarding the challenges and triumphs of making this offering available to students. I have worked as a Marker on the ELA 30-1 marking floor in Edmonton on two separate occasions. I enjoyed the experience and feel that it is a great professional development opportunity that is available to classroom teachers. I have been actively involved in PLC (Professional Learning Community) work at the school level. I have, through PLC’s, had the opportunity to examine the important role of formative assessment, and outcomes based assessment.
Subject Expertise
Expository WritingTest PrepStudy Skills And OrganizationShakespeareReadingPersuasive WritingPoetry WritingLiteratureLiterary AnalysisIB Extended EssayFiction WritingExecutive Functioning10th Grade ReadingEssay EditingESL/ELLEnglishClassicsAP English Literature and CompositionAP English Language and Composition12th Grade Writing11th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading11th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing
Availability
Weekdays at any time
Can Meet
Up to 25 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I LOVE SPENDING TIME IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS; SKIING, HIKING, OR TAKING LONG RIDES ON MY MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO TRAVEL FAR AND WIDE AND I LOOK FORWARD TO THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE MORE OF THIS AMAZING WORLD.
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