Jeff Grove

Experience

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  Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School

  Sept 1997 - Jun 2006

  As head of the Social Studies department, I served as liaison between the department (and its various members) and the school administration at a monthly Faculty Council meeting as well as on an individual basis, developing educational goals for the department and providing leadership to ensure all goals were met, overseeing department affairs (such as budget, resources, exams, schedule development...), as well as promoting a collaborative and cooperative work environment that facilitated the development and delivery of programs. Show less In a diverse school of 2000 students, I: - met the provincially-mandated curricular expectations and outcomes of the Social Studies Program of Studies; - provided a learning environment, which included a dynamic teacher presence in the classroom, interesting and engaging instructional resources, and an atmosphere that was fun yet challenging, to prepare my students to a) strive for excellence in their studies, b) be prepared to write standardized provincial exams (grades 9 + 12) and, c) provide them with the skills and abilities (academic and other) necessary to achieve success in their post-secondary lives. - was always prepared to work with students of different backgrounds and skills, be they in an applied, academic, or International Baccalaureate setting, in a way that allowed them to learn using the unique individual strengths and assets they brought to class each day. Show less

  • Curriculum Leader - Social Studies

    Sept 2003 - Jun 2006

  • Teacher - Social Studies (Gr 9-12)

    Sept 1997 - Jun 2006
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  Conference/Aide Tours

  May 2007 - Oct 2007

  Step-On Tour Guide

  Provided bus/walking tours of the National Capital region to groups of various ages, tailoring both the delivery and the content to the specifics of each audience. My specific responsibilities included being knowledgeable and informed about all facets of Ottawa life, from its inception to the present, and communicating the information in both an informative and entertaining fashion. The work also called for the ability to multi-task as I was responsible for delivering the tour while also instructing the driver and addressing any questions and concerns from the audience. Show less

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  Australian High Commission to Canada

  Aug 2007 - Feb 2009

  Immigration Consultant

  Working for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, I provided information services to clients concerned about the visa requirements for travel to Australia. These inquiries would come both via phone and email contact from countries throughout the region of the Americas and Caribbean. To complete my responsibilities, I was both current and up-to-date concerning Australia's travel and migration requirements, and practiced effective listening/communication skills so that I could address client inquiries completely and efficiently. Show less

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  St Laurent Academy

  Feb 2009 - Aug 2015

  Teacher (Sr. Social Studies and English)

  As a small (100 students) private school, our focus was on facilitating student success by providing an individualized learning environment based on each student's specific learning needs. Employing a multiple-intelligences approach to learning, my classroom setup and lessons were developed with an experiential focus - the most effective learning environment is one where the students are able to 'live'​ the material and see its relevance to themselves. Within this context, I was tasked with developing year and unit plans for each course taught (Social Studies grades 5 through 8, English grades 7 and 8), developing and delivering meaningful, informative, and interesting lessons that respected each students learning needs, and ensuring an accurate and informative assessment (formative and summative) of each student's progress.In addition to those responsibilities, I also: - developed a character-based education program known as STARS as well as the weekly classroom resources used by teachers; - developed, in collaboration with colleagues, a school community building program intended to develop camaraderie and leadership within the student body; - planned, organized, and oversaw an annual week-long celebration of diversity and internationalism called Global Village; - developed the school's annual yearbook, Passport; Show less

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  St-Laurent Academy

  Nov 2013 - Aug 2015

  Head of Senior School

  In this capacity, I coordinated the activities of the Senior School through direct collaboration with teachers . Working collaboratively with the Admin team, I oversaw the development of systems and procedures to advance student success, the design and implementation of curriculum, the renewal and implementation of a student award program, and coordinated events such as assemblies, special events, field trips etc. I also served as Co-Chair of the Academic Counsel, informing school initiatives and vision (including a school-wide discipline policy as well as a comprehensive exam policy and program). Show less

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  Air Canada

  Nov 2015 - now

  Station Attendant

  As Station Attendant, I perform duties essential to the safe and timely arrival and dispatch of aircraft and passengers. I assist in the assemblage of all required ground equipment prior to each aircraft's arrival and, on arrival, secure the aircraft against damage/injury to workers or aircraft, and ensure a quick and complete hookup of all required ground services to the aircraft (power, conditioned air...). Attention to the condition of the lavatories and fresh water supply on the aircraft is also a task I perform on arrival. My responsibilities extend to the timely and efficient unloading and loading of passenger baggage and cargo, the grooming of the aircraft’s interior in preparation for boarding and departure, and providing boarding assistance to passengers with needs. Show less