Education
Professional ​​​
Skilled professional in teaching a variety of post-secondary areas, specializing in Early Childhood Education. Has a true passion for teaching and creates a warm and welcoming learning environment for her students so that they may achieve their full academic potential. Vast array of experience in curriculum development, with expertise in creating activities to engage learners and promote an optimal learning environment. In-depth knowledge of current learning strategies and techniques, including universal design for learning, and implements universal design thinking for student learning. Has an educational background in counselling and is a strong believer in the benefits of wellness and mental health practices. Motivated to promote student success and retention.
Work
Experience​
Co-Founder, Chapters4Change July 2021 - Present
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Navigated through Change the Now and Human-Centered Design Thinking (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test, Pitch) when designing Chapters4Change.
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Instructional Design (i.e., Learning Circle Allyship Training Creation and Execution)
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Hosting learning circles, author interviews, podcasts, and amplifying the voices of authors to promote education and change.
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Hosting Georgian College placement students.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSOR & MONITOR
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FULL-TIME Early Childhood Education Professor, Georgian College (May 2022-Present)
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WINTER 2025
Creative Expression (ECED 1039) - Orillia Campus
In-class Format
Jan. 2025 – Feb. 2025
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FALL 2024
ECE Campus Lead - Orangeville Campus
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Creative Expression (ECED 1039) - Orillia Campus
In-class Format
Sept. 2024 – Dec. 2024
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Creative Expression (ECED 1039) - Orangeville Campus
In-class Format
Sept. 2024 – Dec. 2024
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Supporting Play Experiences (ECED 1033) - Orangeville Campus
In-class Format
Sept. 2024 – Dec. 2024
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SUMMER 2024
Faculty & Placement Lead - Early Childhood Education
- Orillia, Orangeville, & Owen Sound Campuses
May. 2024 – Aug. 2024
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Faculty & Placement Lead - Developmental Services Worker
- Orillia Campus
May. 2024 – Aug. 2024
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Creative Expression (ECED 1039) - Orillia Campus
In-class Format
May. 2024 – Aug. 2024
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Supporting Play Experiences (ECED 1033) - Orillia Campus
In-class Format
May. 2024 – Aug. 2024
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Developing Partnerships with Families (ECED 1040) - Orillia Campus
Online Format
May. 2024 – Aug. 2024
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Online Course Development - Creative Expression (ECED 1039)
May. 2024 – Aug. 2024
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WINTER 2024
Creative Expression (ECED 1039) - Orillia Campus
In-class Format
Jan. 2024 – Feb. 2024
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FALL 2023
Creative Expression (ECED 1039) - Orillia Campus
In-class Format
Sept. 2023 – Dec. 2023
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Creative Expression (ECED 1039) - Orangeville Campus
In-class Format
Sept. 2023 – Dec. 2023
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Supporting Play Experiences (ECED 1033) - Orangeville Campus
In-class Format
Sept. 2023 – Dec. 2023
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SUMMER 2023
Faculty & Placement Lead - Early Childhood Education
- Orillia, Orangeville, & Owen Sound Campuses
May. 2023 – Aug. 2023
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Faculty & Placement Lead - Developmental Services Worker
- Orillia Campus
May. 2023 – Aug. 2023
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Music & Movement (ECED 1030) - Orillia Campus
In-class Format
May. 2023 – Aug. 2023
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Supporting Play Experiences (ECED 1033) - Orillia Campus
In-class Format
May. 2023 – Aug. 2023
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Ethics & Advocacy for the Field of ECE (ECED 2025) - Orillia Campus
In-Class Format
July. 2023 – Aug. 2023
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Personal & Professional Preparation for Field Placement
(ECED 1035) - Orillia Campus
In-class Format
May 2023 – June 2023
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WINTER 2023
Music & Movement (ECED 1030) - Orillia Campus
In-class Format
Jan. 2023 – Feb. 2023
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FALL 2022
Music & Movement (ECED 1030) - Orillia Campus
In-class Format
Sept. 2022 – Dec. 2022
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Music & Movement (ECED 1030) - Orangeville Campus
In-class Format
Sept. 2022 – Dec. 2022
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Supporting Play Experiences (ECED 1033) - Orangeville Campus
In-class Format
Sept. 2022 – Dec. 2022
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SUMMER 2022
Foundations in ECE (ECED 1018) - Orillia Campus
Bisynchronous Format
May 2022 – Aug. 2022
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Child Development Professor (ECED 1012) - Orillia Campus
Bisynchronous Format
May 2022 – Aug. 2022
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Field Placement: Early Learning 1: Change the Now (ECED 1036) - Orillia Campus
Bisynchronous Format
July 2022 – Aug. 2022
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Personal & Professional Preparation for Field Placement Professor (ECED 1035) - Orillia Campus
Bisynchronous Format
May 2022 – June 2022
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PARTIAL-LOAD & PART-TIME Professor, Georgian College
(January 2007-May 2022)
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Field Placement: Early Learning 1: Change the Now (ECED 1036)
Bisynchronous Format
Mar. 2022 – Apr. 2022​
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Ethics & Advocacy for the Field of ECE Professor (ECED 2025)
In-Class Format
Mar. 2022 – Apr. 2022​
Personal & Professional Preparation for Field Placement Professor (ECED 1035)
Bisynchronous Format
Jan. 2022 – Feb. 2022
Seminar 1 Professor (ECED 1031)
Asynchronous Format
July. 2021 – Aug. 2021​
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Field Placement Childcare: Early Learning 1 (ECED 1036)
Bisynchronous Format
July 2021 - Aug. 2021​ ​
Personal & Professional Preparation for Field Placement Professor (ECED 1035)
Bisynchronous Format
May. 2021 – June. 2021 ​​
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Field Placement: Early Learning 2: Change the Now (ECED 2030)
Bisynchronous Format
Mar. 2021 – Apr. 2021​
Personal and Professional Wellness (ECED 2026)
In-Class Format
Jan. 2019 – Apr. 2019​
Personal & Professional Wellness (ECED 2026)
In-class Format
Jan. 2019 – Apr. 2019​
Ethics & Advocacy Professor (ECED 2025)
In-Class Format
Jan. 2016 – Jan. 2019​
Seminar 1 Professor (ECED 1031)
Online Format
May. 2018 – Aug. 2018​
Seminar 2 Professor (ECED 2023)
Online & In-Class Formats
May. 2016 – Aug. 2018 ​
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Seminar 3 Professor (ECED 2028)
Online & In-Class Formats
Jan. 2016 – Aug. 2018​
Early Childhood Education Field Placement Monitor April 2010 – Aug. 2021​
Admin & Performance Management Professor (ECED 2012)
In-Class Format
Sept. 2015 – Dec. 2018​
Responding to Child Care Trends (ECED 2022)
In-Class Format
Sep. 2018 – Dec. 2018​
Introduction to Early Childhood Education Professor (ECED 1018)
In-Class Format
Jan. 2018 – May. 2018​
Preparation for Field Placement Professor (ECED 1027)
Online & In-Class Formats
Sept. 2018 – Jan. 2018​
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER
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Child Protection Professor (ECAB 1021)
Bisynchronous Format
May. 2021 – July. 2021​
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EARLY CHILDHOOD APPRENTICESHIP PROFESSOR & MONITOR
Early Childhood Apprenticeship Monitor May. 2016 – Dec. 2018​
Advocacy & Bias Free Practice Professor (ECAB 1002)
In-Class Format
May. 2017 – Aug. 2017​
Preschool Learning 1 Professor (ECAB 1003)
In-Class Format
May. 2016 – Aug. 2017​
COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSOR
Communication Essentials Professor (COMM 1016)
Remote Asynchronous
Sep. 2021 – Dec. 2021
Sep. 2020 – Dec. 2020​
Communication Essentials Professor (COMM 1016)
(Previously taught under the title College Communications)
In-Class Format
Jan. 2007 – Dec. 2016​
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Communications at Work Professor (COMM 1001)
(Previously taught under the title Business Communications)
In-Class Format
Jan. 2007 – Dec. 2012​
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GENERAL EDUCATION PROFESSOR
Conflict Resolution Professor (GNED 2005)
In-Class Format
April 2010 – Dec. 2017​
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Introduction to Psychology Professor (PSYL 1001)
In-Class Format
Sept. 2008 – Dec. 2008​
Social Psychology Professor (GNED 2016)
In-Class Format
May 2008 – Aug. 2008​
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POLICE FOUNDATIONS PROFESSOR
Social Psychology Professor (GNED 2016)
In-Class Format
Sep. 2016 – Dec. 2016​
DUAL CREDIT COURSE PROFESSOR
Ethics & Issues Professor (GNED 1041)
In-Class Format
Feb. 2017 – May 2017​​
ADDITIONAL ADULT TEACHING ROLE
Adult Education Teacher, Grade Expectations Learning Centre of Barrie
July 2006 – Aug. 2008​
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ADDITIONAL ROLES AT GEORGIAN COLLEGE
Clerk, (Part-time), Georgian College Barrie Apr. 2004 – Dec. 2005​
Scheduling Assistant (Full-time Appendix D), Georgian College Barrie
Dec. 2004 – Sep. 2005​
Skills
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Innovator who facilitates Universal Design Learning to maximize success for diverse students using Integrated Learning Design.
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Evaluates student progress.
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Incorporates a variety of teaching and learning strategies.
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Maintaining subject expertise.
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Develop alternative delivery strategies for online learning.
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Outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
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Ability to problem solve.
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Implements Universal Design Thinking and #CTN movement.
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Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment
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Works with a diverse student population.
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A positive team leader and fosters these traits in my students.
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Ability to effectively integrate new technology into teaching and learning.
Technology & Apps
​TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Computer literacy: Learning Management Software (i.e. Blackboard), Student Information Systems (Banner), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
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Integrates new technology into teaching and learning to facilitate Universal Design Learning (Teams, WebEx, Zoom, Akindi, H5P, Poll Eveywhere, Perusall, Mural, Padlet, Screen-cast-o-matic, Flipgrid, HOW2, Google Docs, Slides, Jamboard, Forms, and Embedded videos & pdf files into course shells).
Education
EDUCATION
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Master of Arts degree in Education, Central Michigan University July 2013
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Capstone/Thesis: Factors Impacting the Level of Post-Secondary
Educational Achievement of Mono-zygotic Twins
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Grade of 98% & Straight A’s in all of my courses.
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Capstone Monitor: Dr. David Lloyd
Bachelor of Education, York University June 2006
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Concurrent Education Program: Primary/Junior Basic Qualifications
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Teaching & Training Adults, Georgian College
April 2005
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Certificate
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Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts), Nipissing University
June 2003
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Degree ~ Majoring in Psychology & Sociology
Early Childhood Education, Georgian College (RECE)
June 2001
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Diploma
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
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Ontario Extend Empowered Educator, eCampus Ontario
June 2021
Four Seasons of Reconciliation Training, First Nations University of Canada
Feb. 2021
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Certificate
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Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Commission of Canada
Dec. 2018
Georgian College Orillia
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Certificate - Mental Health First Aid Basic (12-hour)
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Professional Counselling, Vancouver College of Counsellor Training Sept. 2018
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Diploma
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Counselling for Intimacy in Relationships, Vancouver College of Counsellor Training
Sept. 2018
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Certificate
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REGISTERED ECE PROFESSIONAL
Certified Teacher, Ontario College of Teachers
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Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario.
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Member, Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario
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