Reenie Wallis

To always be dedicated and committed to educating students individually and collectively. Students with Special Needs will always be my "business".

Teacher at Birmingham Academy Online Academy (2020-04 – Present)

• Teach ENG4U and ESLDO to a variety of ESL learners
• Facilitate the use of Google classroom and Zoom to teach both classes
• Planned, prepared, and delivered all lesson and classroom instructions in these subject areas contexed in Second Language and Special Education
• Managed each online class through effective classroom management and well organized structure to promote seamless classroom structures
• Motivated students to learn by incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies in the classroom activities
• Completed lesson plans and appropriate student files that organized for AOL, AFL (Growing Success requirements)
• Provided numerous assistances to students outside of the scheduled classroom time

Teacher at Berkshire/Vanguard Academy (2018-01 – 2019-12)

• Teach (BB4M) Fundamentals of International Business and (BOH4M) Business Leadership Fundamentals to Mandarin speaking ESL
• Plan, prepare and deliver classroom instructions in the subject areas of English as a Second Language and Special Education
• Manage classroom through effective teaching to promote seamless classroom
• Motivate students to learn by incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies in the classroom activities
• Complete official records, including reports, cards, and lesson plans in a timely fashion
• Maintain established office hours and assist students outside of the scheduled classroom time
• Facilitate the use of Google classroom and Zoom to teach both classes
• Planned, prepared, and delivered all lesson and classroom instructions in these subject areas contexed in Second Language and Special Education
• Managed each online class through effective classroom management and well organized structure to promote seamless classroom structures
• Motivated students to learn by incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies in the classroom activities
• Completed lesson plans and appropriate student files that organized for AOL, AFL (Growing Success requirements)
• Provided numerous assistances to students outside of the scheduled classroom time

Teacher at Private Academy International School of Cambridge (2017-02 – 2017-11)

• Taught Language Arts and Social Studies to Multiple-Split Grades 5 to 8 (predominantly ESL students)
• Planned, prepared, and delivered classroom instructions in the subject areas of English, History, Career Studies, Geography, Special Education (Academic, Applied, ESL and Adult Education)
• Managed classroom through effective teaching promoted seamless classroom
• Motivated students to learn by incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies in the classroom activities
• Completed official records, including reports, cards, and lesson plans in a timely fashion
• Maintained established office hours and assisted students outside of the scheduled classroom time

Teacher at Private Academy (Victoria Academy) (2016-09 – 2017-02)

• Taught BB4M-Fundamentals of International Business to Mandarin speaking ESL students
• Conducted International English Language Testing System (IELTS) preparation work
• Integrated ESL and Growing Success into lesson planning and the overall execution of lessons

Scorer at Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) (2013-04 – 2017-04)

• Scored Long Writing (Five Paragraph Essay News Report) and Short Writing (Opinion Piece)
• Contributed to overall EQAO (Grade 10 Literacy Exam) long and short writing future implementation

Private in-home Tutor at Tutor Doctor in Home Tutoring Service, Oxford Learning Centre (2012-06 – Present)

• Provide in home tutoring support to students of varying ages and grade levels—including adults and Children with Special Needs by reviewing IEPs and implementing requirements
• Facilitate SAT and SSAT preparation tutoring

Program Coordinator and Course Facilitator at Kidproof Canada (2010-01 – 2012-09)

• Delivered lectures and presentations by teaching before, during and after school safety practices such as: "Home Alone" and "Anti-Bullying" after school enrichment programs to elementary students

Teacher at Toronto District School Board (2000-09 – 2010-06)

Grades 9 through to 12. English, Geography, Special Education (Academic, Applied, ESL and Adult Education)

• Planned, prepared and delivered classroom instructions in the subject areas of English, History, Career Studies, Geography and Special Education
• Managed Special Education Programs in self-contained classrooms Vocational Specialized schools such as Credit Recovery
• Developed strategic support for children with special learning needs such as: ADD, ADHD, LD, ODD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Reading Anxiety Disorder, and other IEP Exceptionalities
• Managed classroom through effective teaching promoted seamless classroom
• Motivated students to learn by incorporating a variety of teaching and learning strategies in the classroom activities
• Completed official records, including reports, cards, and lesson plans in a timely fashion
• Maintained established office hours and assisted students outside of classroom time

Teacher at Toronto and Peel District School Board's Continuing Education (2003-09 – 2009-06)

Part time and Summer School, English, History, Geography and Career Studies to Grades 9-12.

• Developed strategic support for children with special learning needs such as: ADD, ADHD, LD, ODD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Reading Anxiety Disorder, and other IEP Exceptionalities
• Provided teaching mentoring and tutoring support to a wide variety of students of varied backgrounds and abilities and grade levels

Counsellor and Director at Bridges to Restoration Counselling Service (2000-06 – Present)

• Manage and direct personally owned counselling service
• Provide support to parents and children with a wide variety of needs including ADD, ADHD, Autism and other exceptionalities (especially IEP'd ones) with behavioural interventions and counselling support in achieving their individualized learning goals and academic aspirations
• Provide support in creating treatment plans and formal assessments
• Implement parental counselling support in the form of, Anxiety, Depression and Anger Management training
• Liaise with other school administrators, social workers and school principals

Master of Arts in Mental Health – Medaille School of Graduate Studies (2010-01 – 2013-08)

Master of Education in Canadian Teacher Certification Program – D'Youville College (1998-01 – 2000-05)

Bachelor of Arts in Major-English, Minor-History – University of Alberta (1981-01 – 1984-01)