Kel M.

Experience

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  St. Vincent School - St. Clair Catholic District School Board

  Sept 1990 - Jun 1991

  Resource Support Teacher

  Special Education - Gr. 1 – 6

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  St. Clair Catholic District School Board

  Sept 1991 - Jan 2001

  ElementaryTeacher

  Early Years Teacher – JK, SK and Grade 1

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  Greater Essex County District School Board

  Sept 2001 - Jun 2010

  Provide site specific, job-embedded instructional coaching for Teacher Librarians at 14elementary and 3 secondary schools* Facilitate the consistent use of high leverage teaching practices by providing support andempowering Teacher Librarians through planning, modeling and reflection* Guide Teacher Librarians toward a goal of self-directed learning* Develop resource lists supporting mathematics and literacy* Support and train system teacher librarians in the use of the circulation systems (Sirsi andDestiny) Show less

  • Teacher Librarian Instructional Coach

    Feb 2009 - Jun 2010

  • Teacher Librarian

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  • Elementary School Teacher

    Sept 2001 - Jan 2004
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  Greater Essex County District School Board

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Provide instructional coaching for the integration of technology to teachers and administrators Board wide (JK – 12)* Build and maintain relationships with employees (both teachers and administrators) to ensure ongoing trust and learning* Coordinate, implement and facilitate Board wide instruction in the use of online tools such as SharePoint web design and Microsoft Office 365* Provide immediate and timely Help Desk responses to administrators regarding SharePoint, School Websites and online tools* Organize, lead and report on pilot projects at 10 Elementary and 2 Secondary schools around the implementation of Office 365 tools in the classroom* Collaborate with stakeholders in the Curriculum Program Department and InformationTechnology Department to bridge the gap between Program and IT* Collaborate with the Chief Communication Officer to build links between schools and communities via school websites and social media* Create and web publish technology integration videos, help sheets and tips2011 – 2012 Curriculum Program Department, Greater Essex County District School BoardInstructional Coach for Literacy and Numeracy* Provide school based teacher coaching at numerous elementary schools through building trustingrelationships and using best practice in numeracy and literacy* Coordinate, facilitate and participate in ongoing professional learning communities - both school andsystem based2009 – 2011 Curriculum Program Department, Greater Essex County District School Board Show less Organize, schedule and lead in-school professional development for Early Years – Grade 12 teacherswith focus on digital citizenship and technology integration of online tools (specifically MicrosoftOffice 365) as part of the 21stCentury Learning Project* Schedule school coverage and coordinate a team of 24 teachers (Digital Learning Team Teachers)to provide release for classroom teachers. Lead the team in providing digital citizenship lessons toevery student in the Board* Communicate purpose, schedule, lessons and organization to stakeholders such as schooladministrators, HR clerks, Superintendents of Education and Learning Team Teachers to ensure arich educational experience at each site* Communicate learning goals to community partners via social media (@14DLT)* Speak professionally to all stakeholders, including media, regarding the 21st Show less

  • Instructional Technology and Literacy Coach, District Office

    Sept 2010 - Jul 2015

  • Digital Learning Team Coordinator, District Office

    Jan 2015 - May 2015
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  Fort McMurray Public School District

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2016

  Teacher On Call

  Substitute teacher

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  Wood Buffalo Regional Library

  Sept 2015 - now

  Leadership and management of the people and services providing Information and Borrower Services, including the Public Service Team. Experience managing Technical Services and Collections for the Wood Buffalo Regional Library. Oversee the leadership and management of the Reference Services Department of the Wood Buffalo Regional Library; ensuring all activities are aligned to the Library’s goals and objectives. Library Programming and delivery

  • Library Services Manager

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Library Information Services Manager

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Reference Services Manager - Wood Buffalo Regional Library

    Dec 2016 - Oct 2021

  • Community Services Library Associate

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Reference Assistant

    Sept 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Zumba

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2021

  Zumba Instructor

  Zumba Toning Instructor - Westwood YMCA Wood Buffalo, Syncrude Sport and Wellness CentreZumba Fitness Certified in Basic 1, Basic 2, Zumba Gold, Zumba Kids and Kids Jr., Zumba Circuit, Zumba Toning, Pro Skills and Zumba Burst Centre

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  Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc.

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

  CanfitPro Group Fitness Instructor Specialist