Experience

St. Thomas More Collegiate

• Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

• Teacher Librarian

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  My goal is to create a positive, engaging learning environment in the Learning Commons where all feel welcomed and supported. In collaboration with teachers, I instruct lessons on research skills, information literacy, critical literacy skills while fostering a love of reading. In addition to my role as Teacher Librarian, I coordinate the Career Life Curriculum (Gr. 8-12), guide senior students through the process of course selection, post-secondary applications & scholarships. My goal is to create a positive, engaging learning environment in the Learning Commons where all feel welcomed and supported. In collaboration with teachers, I instruct lessons on research skills, information literacy, critical literacy skills while fostering a love of reading. In addition to my role as Teacher Librarian, I coordinate the Career Life Curriculum (Gr. 8-12), guide senior students through the process of course selection, post-secondary applications & scholarships.



John Knox Christian School

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Academic Counsellor & Teacher Librarian

  • Sep 2018 - Aug 2020

  Navigating course selections, selecting post-secondary options and applying for scholarships are challenging for students. In my role, I guided students through this important process while directing them to helpful resources. In addition, I planned and co-led two week cross-cultural experiences to Asia and Guatemala for grade eleven students. In the Learning Commons (Library), I created a space where students and teachers were empowered to learn, to innovate and to connect.

• Elementary Educator

  • Sep 2000 - Aug 2018

  Within my role as an elementary teacher, I created an atmosphere for experiential learning and critical inquiry; and provided an environment rich in collaboration, both among the students and between the learner and the broader community. I served on the Christian Teachers Association of BC Board, the Society of Christian Schools of BC, the Amalgamation Committee on behalf of John Knox Christian School, and the Three School Technology Committee.



Simon Fraser University

• Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

• Tutor Marker

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

  Facilitated online Education course for Third Year Students (approximately 48 students/semester) Facilitated online Education course for Third Year Students (approximately 48 students/semester)



Christian Educators of British Columbia

• British Columbia, Canada

• Teachers' Convention Planning Committee Chair

  • Apr 2007 - Nov 2012

  I chaired this committee that organized an annual convention for 1200 teachers and teaching support staff. In my role, I worked with the team to coordinate all the workshop presenters, keynote speakers, schedules and facilities for the annual convention. I chaired this committee that organized an annual convention for 1200 teachers and teaching support staff. In my role, I worked with the team to coordinate all the workshop presenters, keynote speakers, schedules and facilities for the annual convention.



Vancouver Christian School

• Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Elementary Educator

  • Aug 1993 - Jul 2001