Diane Lejeune B.ED, OCT 908 Massimo Cres. Windsor, Ontario N9G 3C6 Phone: 519-969-4277 ddlejeune@sympatico.

ca OBJECTIVE To obtain a teaching position in which I will utilize my skills and experience to challenge and inspire students to realize their unique capabilities and potential while fostering a life-long love of learning. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE October 2011 to Present December 2011 to June 2012 Greater Essex County District School Board Windsor, Ontario Emergency Supply Teacher and Emergency Educational Assistant Private Contract Windsor, Ontario Tutor Provided bi-weekly support in Literacy and Mathematics Greater Essex County District School Board Windsor, Ontario Math Tutor Within the classroom environment, provided Mathematics support in grades one through six Academie Ste. Cecile International School Windsor, Ontario Grades 4 to 6 English Teacher, High School ESL Teacher (March 2011 June 2011) Collaborated with students regarding learning goals and outcomes Developed and coordinated a school-wide speech competition, and Young Authors Day Organized and ran a writing club for the primary grades Taught ESL to a group of international high school students Private Contract Grande Prairie, Alberta Tutor Developed and implemented a literacy program to support a students learning Grande Prairie Public School District No. 2357 Grande Prairie, Alberta Grade 3 Teacher Aspen Grove School Provided a warm, caring and positive learning environment in which students potential could be fully realized Dedicated member of the school team while being committed to personal professional growth Sylvan Learning Centre Grande Prairie, Alberta Teacher Provided clear, concise instruction in reading, math, writing and study skills (1:3 teacher to child ratio)

January 2012 to April 30, 2012

September 2010 to June 2011

September 2003 to March 2004

September 1995 to December 2002

January 1995 to August 1995

September 1994 to June 1995

Grande Prairie Public School District No. 2357 Grande Prairie, Alberta Occasional Teacher Showed flexibility, adaptability and creativity in a variety of classroom situations ranging from kindergarten to grade 12 Private Contract Grande Prairie, Alberta Special Education Aide Successfully planned and implemented daily summer activities for a special needs child Grande Prairie Public School District No. 2357 Grande Prairie, Alberta Grade 4 Teacher Avondale Elementary Effectively assumed the duties of classroom teacher and fully engaged in extracurricular clubs and staff committee City of Grande Prairie Leisure Services Grande Prairie, AB Summer Program Technician For three seasons, team planned and implemented a summer recreation program Responsible for planning and operating a special event each season for over 100 children PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

June 1994 to August 1994

March 1994 to June 1994

May 1990 to August 1992

October 24, 2012

Assistive Technology Workshop (Southwood Public School) Training session offered by the Learning Disabilities Association to better assist students with SEA computers PLC Workshop (Southwood Public School) Attended a PLC workshop regarding the school-wide Collaborative Inquiry Project with members of the Visible Learning Team to learn more about this Math strategy. Smartboard Technology (Southwood Public School) Training provided by Instructional Coach regarding Smartboard technology in the classroom VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

October 22, 2012

March 7, 2012

September 2011 Present

Southwood Public School Classroom Volunteer Windsor, ON Assist daily with grade one, two and three students in Literacy and Math Facilitated a Writing Club for upper elementary students Work with kindergarten students in a play-based environment Provided bi-weekly support with extension activities to a gifted student Southwood Public School Classroom Volunteer Windsor, ON Supported teachers in grades K-3 in a variety of capacities Worked with special needs students in the GAINS and Physio room Crystal Park School Classroom Volunteer Grande Prairie, AB Assisted in grades K-6 and special needs classrooms when not occasional teaching

September 2008 to June 2010

September 1994 to June 1995

EDUCATION 2013 University of Windsor Windsor, ON Online AQ Course: Instrumental Music Part 1 (currently enrolled) Queens University Windsor, ON Online AQ Course: Kindergarten Part 1 University of Alberta Edmonton, AB Bachelor of Education Completed the Bachelor of Education program with a major in elementary education and a minor in special education

2011

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Ontario College of Teachers Alberta Teachers Association

REFERENCES Linda Becken Principal Southwood Public School Greater Essex County District School Board 519-969-3470 Jo-Ann Kohuch Principal Academie Ste. Cecile International School Windsor, ON 519-969-2700 Bryan Johnson Vice Principal Southwood Public School Greater Essex County District School Board 519-969-3470