
Timeline
About me
Lifelong Anxious Introvert | Anxiety Can Become Your Ally and Introversion Can Be Your Superpower 🌐 Speaker at Global Events 🔴 TEDx Speaker on Anxiety
Education

Toronto district school board community programs
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University of manitoba
2006 - 2008Bachelor of education (with distinction) educationActivities and Societies: Education Student Council, Senior Years Representative

University of manitoba
2001 - 2006Bachelor of science (with distinction) biology
Experience

River east transcona school division
Jan 2009 - Jun 2010TeacherAs a teacher at River East Transcona School Division, I mentored and taught two Grade 1 classes. Student-centred responsibilities were as follows:*Differentiating motivating lessons/activities, classroom management, assessments, as well as student portfolios*Constructed and edited report cards*Facilitated student led conferences *Founded confidence building Drama Club for Grade 1 and Grade 2 students*Co-founded inquiry-based Science Club for Grade 1 and Grade 2 studentsAdministrative-centred responsibilities were as follows:*Create and monitor Adapted Education Plans (AEP), Individualized Education Plans (IEP), and Behaviour Intervention Plans (BIP) for students*Collaborated with the divisional Early Numeracy Intervention Program (ENIP)*River East Transcona Teachers Association (RETTA) representative Show less

Sylvan learning centers
Aug 2010 - May 2011Lead teacher and program directorResponsibilities:*Hired, taught, and mentored tutors in our educational programs*Supervised teaches and offered input into staff evaluations*Led professional team development sessions to staff with relation to the individual needs of students and motivational strategies pertaining to students*Followed up with tutors, parents, and students regarding student progress*Taught students in a variety of primary, junior, intermediate, and senior level subjects

I.m. success tutoring
Jun 2011 - Jul 2019Founder and president of i.m. success tutoringAs the founder of I.M. Success Tutoring, the vision was seeing proud parents and inspired children. This was accomplished through listening to our parents to learn about their child’s interests, skills, and needs as well as assessing each child's abilities. Setting and implementing goals as a team and setting the stage for their child to thrive. We worked with children/youth in primary, junior, intermediate, and senior grades. In addition, I participated in coaching, leading, mentoring, managing, and training of the I.M. Success Tutoring team. Show less

Coach for tutors
Sept 2019 - now2021:🔵 LOVE TUTORING FESTIVAL 2: June 28-July 2Finding and Keeping Great TutorsWhat Does Tutoring Look Like Internationally? *Panel2022:🔵 2022 TUTORING BUSINESS EXPO: March 4Founder and Organizer🔵 IMPACT 2: July 15-July 175 Must-Haves to Lead Your Successful Tutoring Business2023:🔵 IMPACT 3: January 6-January 8EVOLVE: Successful Steps for Tutors to Lead Their Tutoring Organizations🔵 SKYROCKET: April 21-April 22Co-Founder and Co-OrganizerDoes Hiring Tutors Equal Greater Income For Your Business? Yes! 🔵 LOVE TUTORING FESTIVAL 4: June 28-June 30EVOLVE: Successful Steps for Tutors to Build Their Tutoring Organization Show less
Professional Speaker
Jun 2021 - nowFounder
Sept 2019 - now

Michael gibben
Oct 2023 - nowProfessional speaker and consultantThrough speaking, I connect with anxious and introverted entrepreneurs, like myself, to unlock their channels to success. Steps to success include transforming their anxiety into an ally and/or developing their introvert superpowers. Lowering anxiety and harnessing powers of introversion leads to confident entrepreneurs heading towards their full potential.2023:🔴 TEDx Aurora: October 21Transforming Lifelong Anxiety From an Unstoppable Monster into an Unexpected Ally2024:🔵 IMPACT 5: January 19-January 21How Introverts Can Get More Students Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Ontario certified teacher: good standing
Jul 2010
Manitoba certified teacher: good standing
May 2008- View certificate

Bbb certification: i.m. success tutoring: a+ ranking
Bbb kitchenerJan 2014 - View certificate

Coaching for results
LinkedinMar 2020 - View certificate

Communicating with empathy
LinkedinApr 2020 - View certificate

Building a coaching culture: improving performance through timely feedback
LinkedinMar 2020 - View certificate

Coaching skills for leaders and managers
LinkedinMar 2020 
Behavioural psychology
Toronto district school boardDec 2016- View certificate

Communicating across cultures
LinkedinMar 2020 
Beyond the hurt: preventing bullying and harassment
Canadian red crossApr 2014
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Michael GibbenConsumer Choice Award: Business Excellence (Nominated) - 2018
- Awarded to Michael GibbenBest of Toronto4Kids (Nominated) - 2017
Volunteer Experience
Co-Captain Fred's Walk Fundraiser
Issued by Fred Victor Centre on Feb 2018
Associated with Michael GibbenFundraiser/Walker
Issued by Shoppers Drug Mart: End Women's Cancer 35K on Jan 2011
Associated with Michael GibbenScience Fair Judge
Issued by Manitoba Schools Science Symposium on Apr 2007
Associated with Michael GibbenBig Brother
Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada on May 2007
Associated with Michael GibbenClassroom Volunteer
Issued by Swansea Public School on May 2016
Associated with Michael Gibben
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