Jillian Wilson

202-780 Fisgard Street, Victoria BC, V8W 0E1 | 778-887-0715 | js.wilson1990@gmail.com

Education
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION | 2015 | UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
· Teacher Education Program
· Dean of Education Award and Scholarship

BACHELOR OF ARTS | 2013 | UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA

· Major: Psychology

Experience
TEACHER ON CALL | SCHOOL DISTRICT 61 | SEPTEMBER 2017 - PRESENT
· Teaching a variety of subjects, including the French Immersion program, from K-7 at numerous schools
throughout the district.
· The transition to the Victoria School District helped in deepening my philosophy towards learning and
growth. I identified my strengths in working with specific populations and it has inspired my decision
to apply for the Masters in Counselling program.

FACILITATOR | VICTORIA FOREST SCHOOL | MARCH 2018 - PRESENT

· We provide Forest School camps during spring break and the summer months. Recently received
grants to begin an all-outdoor, after-school care program.
· This position has allowed me the opportunity to combine my passion for learning and my love of
nature. I have gained experience in creating, implementing and promoting a business that fosters both
professional and personal aspiration.

INCLUSIVE LEARNING TEACHER | MARIGOLD ELEMENTARY | SEPTEMBER 2017 – JUNE

2018
· Created flexible learning opportunities that addressed the diverse needs of students school-wide.
· In this position I learned to create collaborative partnerships with parents and the school-based team. I
anticipated and meaningfully planned for the challenges faced by students with exceptionalities. Most
importantly, I learned how to foster an inclusive environment that supports effective social and
emotional regulation on behalf of the students and teachers.

LEARNING INCLUSION FACILITATOR | WALTER LEE ELEMENTARY | SEPTEMBER 2015 –

MARCH 2017
· Position created as part of the Learning Improvement Fund granted in 2015, designed to support
educators in purposefully planning for students with exceptionalities in the classroom.
· I collaborated with administrators, teachers and educational assistance to support a diverse group of
minority students school-wide. I gained extremely valuable and transformative experience working
one-on-one with a student suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome disorder.
TEACHER ON CALL | SCHOOL DISTRICT 38 | SEPTEMBER 2015 – MARCH 2017
· Teaching a variety of subjects, including the French Immersion program, from K-7 at numerous schools
throughout the district.
· This was my initial experience working as an educator in the public school system. I learned
unprecedent lessons in regard to effective group management, spur-of-the-moment lesson planning
and a fluctuating work environment.

LOCHSIDE AFTER-SCHOOL CARE | CHILD CARE LEADER | SEPTEMBER 2012 – JANUARY

2014
· Supervising school-age children, guiding group activities, providing one-on-one support for children
with disabilities, and fostering a positive relationship with parents and staff.
· This position solidified my passion for working with school-aged children and prompted my
application to the Bachelors of Education program at UBC.

BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTIONIST | PIVOT POINT | FEBRUARY 2012 – NOVEMBER 2013

· Providing one-on-one ABA Behavioral Intervention to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
· I gained experience working in conjunction with a large clinical team including school staff to create
and support IEP goals within the classroom.

Certifications and Accolades

· UBC Dean of Education Award (2015)
· Presenter at 2016 BCTF Fall Leadership Conference.
· Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
· Standard First Aid Certification

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