Qualitative Research Adult Education

Dr. Shanti McLelland

** ****** ********, ****, *** 3R5, Ontario, Canada

Email: ********@*****.***

Phone 905-***-**** (Ajax) or 289-***-****

Objective

To implement marketing effective campaigns to bring in Principals and the Schools to fulfil the overall program targets of the schools. I am a self-starting professional and will work to achieve the School Board’s objectives to enhance student achievements.

Education

2002 - 2008 - PhD in Curriculum Studies

University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Qualitative Research

2000-2002 – Master’s in Education in Teaching and Learning

Brock University, St. Catharine’s, Ontario, Canada

Quantitative and Qualitative Research – Kolb Learning Styles of Teachers

1998-2000 – Bachelor of Adult Education

Brock University – St. Catharine’s, Ontario

Teaching and Learning Adult Education

2017 September – March 2018

Principals Qualification Course Parts 1 & 2

Lakehead University

Registered with the Ontario Teachers College

Registration number – 519105

2020 – Applied to complete the Superintends Course at Lakehead University.

1992 – Fellow, CIMA (UK)

1998 – Fellow, Credit Institute Canada

1996 – Associate, Institute of Insurance (UK)

1989 – Associate, Institute of Marketing

Work Experience

I was the Principal of a Private school for 5 years, Principal of two other schools for four years. and teacher for over 9 years. At the private school, I increased the success rate form 65% to over 92 % of school leavers. I increased the pass rate of English and Mathematics to over 92%. I was instrumental in building relationships of teachers to become more active in the school. I improved the participation of students in school’s vocational studies, sports, music and technical studies. I was controller of the school budgets for over 5 years. I saved over 2.2 million and built 3 new building and a swimming pool for the college. I recruited and trained over 100 teachers. I had active experience working with First Nation’s students in two schools in Northern Ontario and Manitoba. I provided positive influence to improve the training of teachers and recruited 10 new teachers. Opened the library and computer science classes. I opened the gym for after school sports with two teachers providing traing in basket ball, volley ball, ice hockey, and soccer. The agricultural teachers I am a positive, motivating and developer with a vision to improve student achievement to enable them to enhance their education to university level.

January 2019 to December 2019

Horizon University

I lectured two subjects in the Teacher Education degree program. The two subjects were Issues in education and Educational programs in schools in Japan, Sri Lanka, China, England, and Finland. The two courses were for the First Year and Third Year students.

September 2016 to December 2018

Principal Michikan Lake School – Bearskin Lake Nation.

The school is for students from Kindergarten to Grade 8. I supervise 11 teachers and support staff. We have students who need special assistance who is taken care by one Special Education teachers, Mental Health teacher, and Speech Therapist. The school has computers for the upper grade students. Smart Board is used by teachers to teach in all the classes. The students have improved and studying with motivation and will do well this year.

June 2014 to August 2016

Principal Beren’s River School

The school has over 360 students, 26 teachers and 14 support staff members. A Business Manager takes care of the school funds and the support staff and the school bus drivers. The school is equipped with a Industrial workshop for grade 9 students. The students are taught well by the teachers who are loyal to the school and the students. There is music, art, drama, physical education that are the keenly participated by all the students. The school did not have a school song, which is now in place and is enjoyed by the students. I am sure the students will concentrate on their learning and do well at the tests and proceed to the next class.

August 2012 to May 2014

Teacher Mathematics grade 9, 11 & 12

Canadian International School of Beijing, China

I taught in Gr. 6, 9, 11, and 12 studies classes. These were students who had less marks at the previous year or students who want to do Art subjects and have no interest in doing mathematics at the University. I also assisted students who were weak or who did not want to do higher studies. I have improved their grades and motivated them to like mathematics. The students have developed a liking for mathematics and are learning well with an interest. I have contacted all the parents and have got their support and interest in the student doing well in mathematics. I also, helped in the after school activities. The badminton and debating club were my special interests. The school did not have an athletic meet or field hockey. I was hoping to start these two activities next year.

April 2007 – May 2012 Principal, Wesley College, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Improved the quality of education at the school. Increased the pass rate of grade 13 students from 65% to 92%. Improved the pass rate of Mathematics to 95% and English to 98%. Recruited over 100 trainee teachers and assisted them to be employed in the school and in government institutions. Motivated the teachers to improve their educational qualifications and assisted them by providing facilities to borrow their tuition fees.

Controlled all the funding and admissions to the school. Developed the new swimming pool, built three new buildings to provide accommodation to students. Raised 200 million for the school from outside sources. Raised over 5million for the Prize Giving.

Previously – Teacher Carey College

Teacher Mathematics for 7 years

Taught Mathematics to students in grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10. I taught both in the traditional way and the activity base method used by IB teachers. The IB method proved to be successful for most students. But, some preferred the traditional method. These are students who wanted to get high marks by memorizing and not worried about applying it later on in real life.

I also taught, Geometrical Drawing to Grade 9 and 10 students. This was well appreciated by the learners. They performed very well in the public examinations.

In addition, I taught, Economics and Business studies when there was a need in the school. Most of the time I did after school activities which proved worthwhile as the school did very well in Field Hockey, Athletics, Basket Ball, Cricket and Table Tennis. I was scout master for several years. Many did their best to get President Scout awards.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Field Hockey - Represented the country. Captained the District Hockey Association to become National Champions. Toured India 1975-1977. Represented the District and the Country against Germany, Switzerland and India

Track & Field - National Champion in Pentathlon Championships. Captained the School & Ace Athletic Club. Toured India in 1976. Toured many countries with the senior athletic team form 1984 to 1988.

Basket Ball – Represented the School and the YMCA Junior Basket Ball team.

YMCA - Camp leader, Athletic Coach, and Program leader for Juniors.

Scouting – Queen Scout and Troop Leader of 14th Colombo Scout Troop.

Oratory and Public Speaking – Won the Gold Medal at Law College and was the member of the school debating team.

Drama – Represented the school, YMCA and the Church at many competitions.

References

1.Prof. Douglass McDougall – University of Toronto/OISE. Faculty of Education

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2.Mr. Steve Cardwell – Owner, Engineering Search Group. Former Manager of Admax International Investments.

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3.Roger Canagasabey – Owner of Summit Teas

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4.Douglas Prescott – Superintendent/Head Master – The Canadian International School of Beijing, China. ****.********@**********.***

5.Katie Nothing – Education Director – Michikan Lake School

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I give permission is given to contact the above referees.

Shanti McLelland

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