Jennifer Collis 

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
2010-2011, The University of Western Ontario, London ON
- Intermediate-Senior Divisions: English and Geography

HONORS BACHELOR OF ARTS
2005-2009, Brescia University College, The University of Western Ontario, London ON
- Double Major: English and Geography
- Brescia Community Leader Award, 2005
 

 

 

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ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS
Certificate of Qualification and Registration – Registration No. 620873
- Intermediate and Senior Divisions, Geography
- Intermediate and Senior Divisions, English

- Junior Division

 

 

 

VICE PRINCIPAL –BC COLLEGIATE, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

August 2014 – Present

• Manage the middle school/high school campus in its initial year of operation, with sole responsibility for student and staff discipline, the implementation of the BC graduate program, and extra-currcular events such as Friday Clubs and After School Enrichment classes  

• Utilize past experience and a comprehensive understanding of the school’s vision to advise the principal and program director on all important matters, including school policy, necessary professional development, communication with parents and upcoming events

• Cultivate a positive work environment for the staff by creating opportunities for cross-curricular collaboration, constructing online forums for resource sharing, providing feedback through informal and formal evaluations and organizing staff events

LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER (G6-10) –BC COLLEGIATE, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

August 2013 – Present

• Restructured the Language Arts program and collaborated with the ESL teacher to include weekly grammar and vocabulary workshops, layered curriculum projects, literature circles and authentic, skill-based preparation for Provincial Exams

• Iniated a Mentorship Club for middle school and elementary school students which facilitated an opportunity for all ELL students to further develop their reading and writing strategies

• Received the George Vancouver Award for “seek[ing] out new opportunities, technologies and resources and bring[ing] them to [my] oen and others’ classrooms”
   

GRADE 3 TEACHER –BC COLLEGIATE, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

August 2012 – August 2013

• Scaffolded lessons through the use of teacher modeling, guided reading, cooperative learning activities and technology

• Communicated with parents consistently by creating bi-weekly newsletters, Friday Folders, and Star of the Week journal entries

• Employed a variety of strategies to encourage character development and social skills, including empathy exercises, class- and team-building activities, and the implementation of a “thought box”

 

ENGLISH TEACHER –GWACHEON WONDERLAND, GWACHEON, SOUTH KOREA

August 2011 – August 2012

• Promoted an active ESL learning environment for Korean children ages 5-12 by creating extension activites that were engaging and best suited to the student’s needs

• Generated methods of assessments and evaluated student performance on a consistent basis via summary tests, weekly comments, montly tests and bi-monthly reports

• Overcame language barriers and became flexible to daily changes

GRADE 12 (ENGLISH AND LITERACY) TEACHER CANDIDATE –JOHN PAUL II, LONDON ON
March – April 2011

• Improved literacy levels among ELL students by generating Visual Instruction Plans and initiating weekly writing workshops

• Maintained effective behavioural management by integrating positive reinforcement strategies and student-led motivational activities

• Reinforced the importance of extra-curricular activities as the assistant coach for the Junior and Senior Badminton teams

GRADE 10 (ENGLISH) TEACHER CANDIDATE –REGINA MUNDI COLLEGE, LONDON ON

November – December 2010

• Developed units through the use of peer teaching, collaborative scripts, and student-constructed rubrics

• Incorporated the Catholic Graduate Expectations and core values of RMC into each lesson

• Compiled a core set of English resources and adopted a new system of lesson planning

GRADE 9 (GEOGRAPHY) TEACHER CANDIDATE –REGINA MUNDI, LONDON ON

September – October 2010

• Implemented backward design methods of evaluation through daily diagnostics and unit tests

• Collaborated with students to integrate technology and supplement class with multi-media lessons

• Stream-lined the organization of resources in the Social Studies department to maximize efficiency

GirlsLEAD INTERNATIONAL COORDINATOR –COLLYMORE ROCK, BARBADOS

May – August 2010

• Concieved and executed the curriculum for an international girls leadership camp

• Facilitated camp training and optimized staff morale by cultivating positive feeback and collaboration among Camp Counselors and the local Junior Counselors

• Particpated in cultural sensitivity training and staff selection

 

GirlsLEAD HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR –LONDON ON

May 2009 – August 2010

• Cultivated connections within the community and made partnerships with local high schools to run bi-weekly leadership workshops throughout the school year

• Created and distributed a variety of publications, including leadership workbooks to supplement the curriculum developed and promotional material packages for upcoming events

• Recruited and trained volunteer university students as mentors and held weekly staff meetings
   

RESIDENCE ASSISTANT –BRESCIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON ON

August 2006 – May 2009

• Provided stability and suitable programming for at-risk students

• Diffused hostile confrontation through the use of active listening, effective questioning and compassion

• Established and maintained positive relationships with students and co-workers alike, fostering an environment of open communication and support

 

 

 

• Staff (Pre-K to 10) Orientation Week (as the facilitator)
  – British Columbia Collegiate, August 2014
   

• Reading Part 1 (OCT Additional Qualification): 6-week Summer Intensive
  – Queen’s University, July-August 2014
   

• Kagan Cooperative Learning: 2-day Workshop
  – Kagan Korea, April 2014
   

• Innovation in Motion: Educating a Changing World
  – KORCOS, March 2014
   

• Junior Division (OCT Additional Basic Qualification): Online Course
  – Queen’s University, January-April 2013
   

• International Education Conference
  – KORCOS, October 2012
   

• Engaging Students Through Experience: 2-day Workshop
  – University of Windsor, May 2011
   

• Gradual Release of Responsibility Workshop
  – London Catholic District School Board, April 2011
   

• International Education Symposium
  – Univeristy of Western, November 2010
   

• FLAIR (Flourishing Leadership) Conference (as a facilitator)
  – Brescia University College, March 2010, March 2009