Helena Broad, OCT

46 Knicely Road Barrie, ON L4N 6V3 H: (705) 252-3646 hbroad@mail.scdsb.on.ca hbroad@live.ca Co-op Teacher Professional Profile Experienced delivering Co-op in an alterative education setting (approx. 2 yrs) SERT, with 5 yrs exp. in Alternative Special Education Currently work with students at-risk of graduating on time via alternative credit recovery program Knowledgeable on creating PPLPs Experienced in conducting safety visits, and monitoring visits Taught BTT 2O, Co-op, and Navigating the Workplace Experienced at teaching students about Smart Skills decision making, professionalism in the workplace, Personality Dimensions, and creating professional communication documents Core Values and Teaching Philosophy
[Helena] was an energetic employee taking the initiative in naming the summer program Pets Pause, having a logo designed, establishing the core values of the program and preparing all the marketing materialunder [her] responsibility, [it] was a huge success. Anthony Vipond Executive Director Community Living Huronia

As a valuable team player, Helena successfully developed strategic corporate alliances that have since resulted in profits of thousands of dollars. The National Trade Show initiative she promoted and supervised gave a significant competitive edge over our rivals. David Laird President Strategy Institute

Provide students will real world experiences Develop workplace essential skills and professionalism Advocate and protect student interests Bridge the gap with employers to best support at-risk students in coop Focus on student success and develop self-advocacy skills Explore innovative instruction practices during in class teaching Be an approachable, positive, team-based teacher Develop a caring, appreciative, inclusive learning environment Teaching Qualifications

[Helena was] the engine behind a great PD Day. [Her] attention to all the details of running a first class event was noticed by everyone. [Her] dedication and commitment to the Adult & Con. Ed. Department at CNCC is exemplary Hanne Nielsen Past Principal Adult & Continuing Education

Ontario College of Teachers Primary/Junior, 2003 Senior Individual & Society, 2006 Intermediate Business, 2009 Additional Qualifications Religious Ed. 1, 2006 2007 Special Ed. 1, 2007 Special Ed. 2, 2008 Special Ed. 3, 2009 Honours Specialist (Cont. Studies), Cooperative Ed. 1, 2009 Guidance 1, 2009 PQP Part 1, 2010 PQP Part 2, July 2011

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) York University, 2001 Bachelor of Arts (Honours Anthropology) York University, 2002 Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior) York University, 2003
I will remember herand how she looked at me and how on my first day she made me feel like I was there for my whole life... Ashleigh J. Former Student

Recent Teaching Experience Collingwood Collegiate Institute, Collingwood (Feb 2011 present) Step It Up Credit Achievement Program (At-Risk Credit Recovery) Work with student success team to re-engage learners Supported students in credit recovery and credit achievement through an alternative learning program Fundraised $5000 to support healthy eating Increase student attendance and achievement (45 + credits) Summer School, Innisdale, Barrie (July 2010) Ontario Literacy Course Utilized peer moderated marking Employed team based, small group, and partnered learning Implemented literacy circles to prepare for ISU novel study Developed student portfolios for final assessment ODCVI, Orillia (Feb 2010 June 2010) SERT & Locally Developed Grade 10 English Secondary Learning Centre (Language & Numeracy 2 periods) Utilized smart board technology and math manipulatives Implemented guided reading, social skills & cooking programming Monitored special education case load Utilized PRIME math & Caulkins writing theories Penetang Learning Centre, Penetang (Jan 2006 Dec 2009) Special Education, Social Sciences and Co-op Teacher Accommodated curriculum within a continuous intake, multilevel, multi-course classroom in a maximum security correctional facility Created programming for special needs offenders & segregation Conducted multi-disciplinary team referrals Utilized literacy circles, role-playing, group projects and arts projects Community Living Huronia, Midland (May 2002 August 2002 Pet Therapy Coordinator Created program initiative & community awareness plan Created pre-employment training plan for special needs clients Provided on-the-job support for pet therapy visits (into community) Other Experience St. Antoine Daniel, Grade 6 LTO 2005-2006 Our Lady of Lourdes & Canadian Martyrs, Grade 8 LTOs 2005 Taipei American Preschool, Kindergarten (Taiwan) 2003 2004 Toronto CAS, Supervised Access Volunteer 2000 Strategy Institute, Marketing Associate (Toronto) 1996 1999 Extra-Curricular Activities Badminton, Sr Girls Soccer

Professional Development on the Side Better Questioning DI (Marian Small) IEP Writing BMST Certified Learning Centre Numeracy & Literacy Instruction PRIME Math Training Collaborative Decision Making Dealing with Explosive Teens Suicide Prevention & Awareness FASD in Corrections ADHD/ADD in Adults ADHD, Defiance & Self-Control Special Education and Parents Supporting Abused Children Aboriginal Student Success Think Literacy Workshops Gender Differences in Literacy Personality Dimensions Tribes & Smart Skills Math Manipulatives for Intermediates Assistive Technology Bridges Out of Poverty Having Hard Conversations Early Psychosis Communication Nightmares Principal & VP Terms & Conditions Creating & Aligning your SIP & SEF Challenging Conversations Restorative Practices

Developing School Bridges Out of Poverty Initiative Provided staff with Special Education PD on ADHD Community ribbon campaign You Make a Difference Member of Con. Ed Strategic Planning Committee (2006 2009) Organized PD on Aboriginal Spec. Ed, FASD, & Teaching Attitudes