Donna Maria White

P.O. Box **** 506-***-****

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Perth Andover Email: adcwge@r.postjobfree.com

New Brunswick

E7H 1M7

Education

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University of New Brunswick

2002 Certificate “Multiple Intelligences, Pathways to Practice”

Harvard Graduate School of Education

World Wide Web Virtual Classroom

1998 Bachelor of Education

St. Francis Xavier University

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Specialized in Elementary Education

Teacher’s Certificate Reference # 542506, Level 5

1996 Bachelor of Arts

St. Francis Xavier University

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

Advanced Major in English

1984 High school Diploma

Southern Victoria High School

Perth Andover, New Brunswick

Professional Experience

01/2013 – Present Subject Coordinator

Anglophone West School District

Woodstock, New Brunswick

Coordinate the assessment and selection of instructional curricula, programs, supplementary materials, pilots and field tests in conjunction with First Nation stakeholders

Identify the professional development requirements of teachers, in cooperation with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and other educational staff, and make arrangements for appropriate in-servicing

Establish and maintain a collection of curriculum materials and resources

Participate, coordinate, monitor, and support the student evaluation system, including the provincial testing program and district requirements

Meet regularly with the Superintendent, other supervisors, and administrators to discuss educational programs in the district

Participated with EECD learning specialists to research, develop, modify, update, and implement programs and the provincial curriculum outcomes.

Facilitates or coordinates professional learning / development to ensure that teachers are equipped with the necessary skills and pedagogy to deliver the curriculum.

Responsible to provide leadership and vision in the ongoing planning, implementing, developing, directing, reviewing and evaluating the curriculum outcomes and various educational programs and initiatives (within their assigned area of expertise) in alignment with the District Education Council Plan, the District Improvement Plan as well as EECD's Ten Year Educational Plan.

Ensure that the established curriculum, educational programs and initiatives are being delivered effectively across the District.

Responsible for supporting the Principals, the Vice-Principals, the Educational Support Teachers and Teachers by providing direction for the implementation, the evaluation and the monitoring of teacher effectiveness in delivering the curriculum that yields the highest standards of student achievement and instructional excellence.

Current in new pedagogical methodology and research in order to assist teachers in meeting their students' academic goals.

Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with the policies and procedures.

Coach, mentor and develop staff

Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.

Supports Education Support Teachers, Principals, Vice-Principals and Teachers by organizing and/or delivering professional learning workshops and when necessary, modelled teaching and teacher consultations to ensure curriculum outcomes are achieved. The resources may include but are not limited to instructional strategies, educational programs, materials, textbooks, technology, etc.

Responsible for data analysis to help in the planning of the above mentioned items (student assessments, student and teacher perception surveys...).

2010 – 2013 Kindergarten Teacher

Pictou Landing First Nation School

Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia

Developed lessons and activities appropriate for grade primary that adhere to the NS Curriculum Outcomes while incorporating and recognizing the language and culture of the Mi’kmaq community. Learned to speak beginner Mi’kmaq language.

Created and developed meaningful units of work that concentrated on the traditional values and teachings of the First Nations Community at Pictou Landing, using research material as well as community members as resources.

Organized Mi’kmaq History Month activities as Cultural Committee member.

Incorporated the Mi’kmaq language into all subject areas teaching numbers, basic shapes, colours, calendar knowledge, body parts, morning message, weather, songs, phrases and simple commands using both Mi’kmaq and English.

Trained in the use of Smart Board as a teaching tool.

Trained in the implementation of Leveled Literacy Intervention.

Trained in Observational Surveys and Running Records.

Trained using the NB Math Curriculum Outcomes Document as relevant to the WNCP Mathematics Common Curriculum Framework being implemented within the Atlantic Provinces.

Extensive Professional Development in the areas of F.A.S. and F.A.E., Differentiated Instruction, First Nations Cultural Awareness and curriculum development.

2003 – June 2009 Proprietor

Learning Advantage Education Centre

Truro, Nova Scotia

Business training: Preparing a business plan, financial reports, time management, accounting, marketing, computer literacy, advertising, developing and maintaining client relations, data management, organization, employee management, working with Canada Revenue Agency, (HST preparations and filing).

Business experience includes typing, file management, photo-copying reports, maintaining and developing databases, utilizing spreadsheets, maintaining supplies, performing receptionist duties, distributing mail, arranging for courier requests, scheduling and organizing meetings, bank deposits, paying bills, payroll and preparation of presentations.

Provided students/families with education services. Services provided included individualized education planning, designing of educational materials to support curriculum initiatives, workshops, detailed literacy and mathematical assessments, homework support, parental resource development, science fair preparation, and educational day camps.

Worked in partnership with Millbrook First Nation CFS to provide one-to-one culturally relevant tutoring designed to meet the needs of their First Nation students.

I received business training and education through the Northern Organization for Business Limited, Colchester Regional Development Agency, Acadia University, the Women in Business, St. Mary’s University initiative, as well as Business Coaching with Jim Moore and Associates and Debbie Lawrence of Abundant Living.

2003-2010 Substitute Teacher

Chignecto-Central.Regional School Board

Colchester & Cumberland Counties, NS

I have worked at various schools throughout Colchester and Cumberland Counties as a substitute teacher for various grade levels as well as in the Learning Center.

Long term substitute, 40%, grade 2, Truro Elementary, (Feb. 2010-May 2010)

Term position, grade seven ELA, S.S., and Phys. Ed., PDHS, (Feb.2007-June2007)

Long term substitute, grade 10, 11 and 12 English Communications, PDHS, (March 2006-June 2006)

Long term substitute, grade 8 and 9 French, PDHS, (Sept. 2006-Nov 2006)

2001-2002 Early Years Classroom Teacher, Grade 3/ 4

Mikinaak Onigamiing First Nation School, Nestor Falls, Ontario

Taught a grade three and four split classroom developing lessons and activities appropriate for each grade level, as well as teaching Physical Education, Computer Technology and Art.

Created and developed meaningful units of work that concentrated on the traditional values and teachings of the First Nations Objibway-Cree Community at Onigamiing, using research material as well as community members as resources.

Provided instruction with Brian King of Harvard University in a pilot project to develop the “Language of Inquiry” through the use of computer software.

Professional development provided by Harvard Graduate School of Education, World Wide Web, in the field of Multiple Intelligences and implementing this model into the classroom to develop a global learning community.

2000 Substitute Teacher

Western School Board, Summerside, Prince Edward Island

1999 - 2000 Early Years Classroom Teacher, Grade 5, and Technology Teacher

Ebb and Flow First Nation School, Ebb and Flow First Nation, Manitoba

Supervised the school computer lab providing technical support. Also taught students from grades one to four computer technology.

Professional Development in the areas of literacy and mathematics.

Approached by administration to instruct the staff in strategies for the new mathematics curriculum and teach all grade five students math, (I gladly did so).

1998 - 1999 Early Years Classroom Teacher, Grade 2

George Knott School,

Wasagamack First Nation, Manitoba

Extensive Professional Development in the areas of F.A.S. and F.A.E., Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Behaviour Management, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, curriculum development.

Developed, organized and supervised an after school math club that used games and activities to reinforce mathematical concepts and skills at various grade levels.

Other Activities:

Past member of the National Education Committee, National Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Past member of the Implementation Team, “At Our Best” 10 Year Plan, Department of Education, NB

Past member of the Red Shawl Committee, Chair-Atlantic Ballet of Canada.

Past NB representative for the Imagine A Canada

Hobbies:

Kayaking, traveling, snorkeling, knitting, yoga/exercise groups and reading.

References available upon request.

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