Belleville, Ontario, Canada
I’m an innovative Education Consultant who specializes in bringing 21st century skills to educational programs and professionals. I am passionate about inquiry-based learning and developing relevant pedagogical activities for students immersed in a world where technology and multimedia are the norm. With 13 years of classroom experience at both primary and secondary levels, I know what is required to create a learning environment that motivates and inspires in today’s world. I offer: • up-to-date knowledge of, and experience with, provincial curriculum standards across Canada • a leadership style that assists educators in gaining confidence with new concepts and approaches • experience working with First Nations, Inuit, minority Francophone and Anglophone communities • a unique blend of experience as a teacher, administrator, technology and social media consultant, keynote speaker, curriculum developer and magician
I offer expertise to school districts, educators, textbook publishers, companies and government organizations in the following areas: • engaging ways to approach science, math and computer studies • successful integration of technology in classroom settings (with an emphasis on how to enhance the learning of students rather than basic instructions on how to use the technology itself) • modeling creative approaches to lessons in the classroom • developing cutting edge curriculum to meet learning outcomes • adapting existing resources into French • producing high-quality videos, soundtracks and animations to enrich pedagogical activities • organizing dynamic events such as science fairs, robotics competitions or Science Olympics • creating an environment where students of all ages and abilities can thrive, develop critical thinking and experience success I am also available as a keynote speaker or workshop leader for your event.
Youth Science Canada (YSC) is Canada’s leading organization developed to engage youth through science in inquiry and critical thinking. YSC sponsors the Canada-Wide Science Fair each year, which showcases Canada’s top young scientists. Finalists must qualify from approximately 25,000 competitors at over 100 regional or provincial science fairs from across Canada. • Successfully coordinated key elements of the Canada-Wide Science Fair for four years • Served as Master of Ceremonies for the awards ceremony each year • Coordinated all French services offered by YSC • Managed the deployment of SMARTS, an online community for young scientists • Instrumental in spreading Smarter Science workshops (a YSC program) across Canada as a National Certified Trainer
• Taught at virtually all grade levels • Gained expertise in teaching all subject matter • Developed creative approaches to integrating information and communication technologies within the classroom
Pixel Corps offers training in professional skills and production related to all aspects of digital media and film production. • Edited audio and video podcasts • Worked with Apple Motion, Apple Logic and Final Cut Pro to improve motion graphic skills • Learned how to utilize green screen video for special effects • Observed workflow and file naming conventions in a multimedia production environment
ERPI is a branch of Pearson publishing that publishes textbooks for students from pre-school to university. • Evaluated and revised textbook material for middle school students • Provided French language adaptation for textbooks