Lynda Thomas, OCT
Peterborough
Summary
SEEKING A POSITION AS AN ON-LINE TUTOR.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Active Academic Coach for High School and University Students with Exceptionalities
Lakefield College School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Through active listening and questioning, supported clients in determining priorities, strategies, and solutions through best practices according to their strengths and challenges
- Educated students about their exceptionalities and targeted strategies for success
Special Education Consultant
PVNCCDSB
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Educated and supported staff and students in appropriate accommodations and modifications in a virtual environment
- Researched and provided best practice resources for students with special needs working remotely
- Taught Social Thinking Program to small groups on-line
Special Education Resource Teacher
PVNCCDSB
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Confered with parents, administrators, specialists, social workers, and support staff to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guided students in learning from those activities
- Instructed students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, work skills, and food preparation
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Met with parents/guardians to provide guidance in using community resources and to share information for supporting students' exceptionalities
- Met with parents/guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs
- Participated in IPRC and transition meetings
- Supervised and coached support staff
Regular Classroom Teacher (K-12)
PVNCCDSB
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Credit Recovery Teacher (10-12)
DDSB
09.2003 - 01.2005
- Guided students based on their individualized credit recovery needs.
- Monitored student completion of specific units/assignments that allowed them to demonstrate necessary outcomes, recover associated credits, and stay on track for graduation.
Education
B.Ed. - Intermediate/Senior education, Enterprising Education
BROCK UNIVERSITY
Hamilton, Ontario03.2005
Honours - English/history
TRENT UNIVERSITY
Peterborough, Ontario08.2002
Skills
- Problem solving
- Written and verbal communication
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Relationship building
- Computer skills
- Active listening
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Supervising
- Presenting
Qualifications - Additionalbasicqualifications
- Primary and Junior qualifications
- Special Education: Specialist
- Adolescent Reading: Specialist
- Religious Education (part 1)
- Math (part 1, primary & junior)
- Guidance (part 1)
- Cooperative Education (part 1)
- Teaching and Learning through E-Learning
- Teaching Students with Communication Needs (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
- Principal's Qualification Program (part 1)
Timeline
Co-Active Academic Coach for High School and University Students with Exceptionalities
Lakefield College School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Special Education Consultant
PVNCCDSB
01.2020 - 01.2021
Special Education Resource Teacher
PVNCCDSB
01.2018 - 01.2020
Regular Classroom Teacher (K-12)
PVNCCDSB
01.2005 - 01.2018
Credit Recovery Teacher (10-12)
DDSB
09.2003 - 01.2005
Honours - English/history
TRENT UNIVERSITY
B.Ed. - Intermediate/Senior education, Enterprising Education
BROCK UNIVERSITY
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