Formal Education
September 2017 - June 2020
MASTER OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
Focus on Curriculum and Assessment
September 1981 - May 1986
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
Specializing in English and Social Studies
September 2014 - June 2015
VIA TRAINING CENTRE
TEACHING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE
(TESL) Certification: Standard One Permanent
Focus on Teaching English Language Learners
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop"
Confucius
Skills
My skills have been built up over years of professional work experience as well as research and simple observation. I have a great balance between industry-specific skills and soft skills, which means I have what it takes to do brilliant work and make a contribution to any team. If you’re interested in getting to know more about me, and the skills I possess, get in touch.
Leadership
Communications
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Goal Meeting Strategist
Community Builder
Lifelong Learner
Educational Program Development
Teaching Standards and Guidelines
Rapid Conflict Resolution
Course Materials Development
Curriculum and Assessment Specialist
Andragogy
Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration
Other Credentials & Training
2025: The Philosophy of Political Science (Credited course University of Athabasca)
2020 - 2021: Teaching ESL Literacy Training| Trauma Awareness | Trauma Effected Learners | Beginning Writer’s Workshop | Cultural Diversity | Microsoft Office Master 2019 Certification
2018: Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) (Level 2) | Assessment for Learning Network Conference: Moving Assessment Forward in Strong and Wise Ways | SGIF (Small Group Instructional Feedback) Training for Facilitation, April 2019 | Academic Integrity Teaching & Learning Symposium: Challenges and Innovations in Assessment: Assessment that Matters by Kim Meldrum | Implicit Bias and Inclusion Workshop Learning Styles: Myth Versus Reality | Alberta Colleges Institutes Faculties Association (ACIFA) Conference
2013 - 2016: Facilitator Development Workshop Facilitator (ISW) | Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) (Level 1) | Women in Business | Teaching and Learning Frameworks | Aging Well: Stress, Sex and Social Networks | Addictions: Myths and Misconceptions | Self-Empowerment | Emotional Intelligence | Communication Styles | Technology | Myers-Briggs Personality Types | On Course Conference | Exercise and the Effect on the Brain | Webinars: Best Practices in Upgrading Online Conference | What is Your 5th Element | Questioning as an Engagement Tool: From Socrates to Google | Nine Steps to Quality Online Learning | Photography, Level 1 and 2 | Blackboard Learn | Personality Dimensions Facilitator Certification (Level 1)
1992 - 2012: International Education Forum | Computer Technology Training| Leadership Training Program: St. Paul School Division | Start Right: Introduction Course for Administrators | Leadership Academy: Northern Lights School Division | Initiatives in Leadership | English 361 – British Novel (GPA 4.0/4.0) | Simply Accounting: Levels 1, 2 and 3 | Great Teacher’s Seminar | Reading and Interpreting Diploma Marks | Advanced Placement in English | Dimensions in Learning Certification, Phase 1 | Alberta Permanent Professional Teacher’s Certification | Coaching, Supervision and Evaluation Certification
1989: Ontario Permanent Professional Teacher’s Certification
1986: British Columbia Permanent Professional Teacher’s Certification