JENNIFER STEWART - MITCHELL

131 Mayfair Crescent, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4S 4J1 306 789 9541 home, 306 533 7582 mobile

j.stewart-mitchell@rcsd.ca stewiesdigitalportfolio.blogspot.ca

Professional Summary

Dynamic and creative teacher with seventeen years experience in the Regina Catholic School Division as a Digital Fluency Consultant, Technology Coach, Middle Years Teacher, and Teacher Librarian. Committed to researching and implementing innovative 21st century learning strategies to enhance curriculum and inspire students. Wishing to work in a team atmosphere with teachers, coordinators, consultants and students to further learning and collaboration through the use of technology.

Skills

Expertise in English Language Arts,

Social Studies, and Digital Learning

ELA Unit Plan Developer for the Regina Catholic School Division

Provincial Technological Literacy Assessment Evaluator

ELA Instructional Methods and Learning Strategies Presenter

Mimio and Smartboard Experience

RCSD EdCamp Co-Coordinator

Maker Movement Initiator

Genius Hour Initiative Leader

Innovator and Technology Instructor

Inquiry learning & Project Based Learning

Instructional Design

Differentiated Instruction

Student-Centered Learning

Interdisciplinary Teaching

Curriculum Development

Teacher Leader and Collaborator

Textbook Design Reviewer

Goal Setting and Implementation

Collaboration and Team Building Skills

Organizational and Interpersonal Skills

Education

University of Regina, Present Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Masters of Education Degree Pending Curriculum and Instruction University of Regina, 1997 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Bachelor of Education - Distinction Middle Years University of Regina, 1994 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Bachelor of Arts Psychology

Experience

Digital Fluency Consultant, January 2015 Present Regina Catholic School Division Regina, Saskatchewan

- Collaborated with consultants and coordinators in the development of unit planning resources and the exploration of digital technologies in enhancing curriculum outcomes and student-centered pedagogy.

- Worked collaboratively with teachers in classrooms, schools and professional learning development sessions to explore implementation strategies to support technological competency in learning environments.

- Evaluated and vetted digital software for curricular and learning applications. - Initiated, developed resources and facilitated training for teachers, Teacher

Librarians and students in the Genius Hour student-centered inquiry initiative. - Worked collaboratively with the Technology Supervisor and Technology Design

Coordinator in the exploration of technology implementation in alignment within the Continuous Improvement Framework.

Technology Coach, September 2014 January 2015 Regina Catholic School Division Regina, Saskatchewan

- Teacher Leader, planner and presenter for digital learning initiatives such as Teaching With Technology and Technology Leadership training sessions.

- Collaborated and guided teachers in the integration of digital tools to enhance curriculum and engage students.

- Created and implemented teacher and student training resources for digital learning initiatives from system implementation to teacher initiated projects with e-learning tools.

- Organized and lead teacher training sessions for the Mimio Project that explored use of the technology as well as effective strategies for classroom integration.

Teacher and Teacher Librarian, September 1997 2014 Regina Catholic School Division Regina, Saskatchewan

- Successfully improved student engagement in the classroom through the integration of technology.

- Improved student's researching and writing skills through inquiry based learning. Used a variety of teaching techniques to encourage critical thinking and discussion through digital collaborative tools.

- Worked with students from Pre-Kindergarten to grade 8 in inquiry learning and integration of digital devices in helping to develop digital life-long learning skills.

Grade 4 - 8 Education Functional Working Group, 2013 Present Regina Catholic School Division Regina, Saskatchewan

- Helped to identify technology gaps and discuss recommendations for device and software implementation for students and teachers.

- Analyzed and identified needs for the Grade 4-8 level in the formation of the new technology plan.

Teacher Leader for Mobile Devices in the Classroom Project, 2011 Present Regina Catholic School Division Regina, Saskatchewan

- Explored the integration of tablet technology with strategies to engage and enhance learning in a grade seven/eight classroom.

Treaty Catalyst Instructor, 2011 2014 Regina Catholic School Division Regina, Saskatchewan

- Assisted in the integration of teaching treaties in schools. - Provided resource ideas for teaching treaties and assisted teachers with locating a

variety of media resources. Smart Board Teacher Innovator, 2009 2012 Regina Catholic School Division Regina, Saskatchewan

- Piloted the use of Smart technology for the school division. - Created innovative lessons using the Smart board and Smart software for the

classroom, promoted on the RCSD Moodle and Wiki. Interactive White Board Evaluation Team Member, 2011 2012 Regina Catholic School Division Regina, Saskatchewan

- Explored interactive white board solutions for Regina Catholic Schools. - Attended company presentations, participated in evaluation feedback and

discussions on the integration of interactive white board technology in division classrooms.

Textbook Design Reviewer, September 2010 April 2011 Pearson Education Canada Regina, Saskatchewan

- Advised in the design and content for the Pearsons Saskatchewan Grade 7 Social Studies textbook and e-textbook.

- Reviewed units, analyzed curriculum alignment and provided strategies for the development of the accompanying Pearson Teachers Guide.

English Language Arts Resource Evaluator, March 2009 Saskatchewan Ministry of Education Regina, Saskatchewan

- Resource Evaluation for English Language Arts Middle Years Curriculum. - Identification and evaluation of instructional resources for English Language Arts

Curriculum Grade 6-8. English Language Arts Teacher Leader, 2004-2007 Regina Catholic School Division Regina, Saskatchewan

- Middle Years Curriculum Implementation leader for Regina Catholic School Division.

- Trained teachers in the implementation of the Middle Years ELA Curriculum, organized teacher sessions and co-presented.

- Team leader for Grade Eight Writing Assessment, which involved assessment design, exemplar selection and teacher training.

Community Involvement

Membership Director, Regina Rowing Club, 2008 - 2013 Vice President Development, Saskatchewan Rowing Association, 2003 - 2008 President, Regina Rowing Club, 2001 - 2003

Coaching

Improv Coach and Division League Organizer, Regina Catholic School Division, 1999-2012

Track and Field Coach, Regina Catholic School Division, 1998-2014 Volleyball Coach, Regina Catholic School Division, 1997-2011 Rowing Coach, Regina Rowing Club, 1997 -2009 Cross Country Running Coach, Regina Catholic School Division, 1997-2007

Awards

Regina Catholic School Division Board Recognition for the Educational Technology Department Team Project, Sharing Digital Success Stories, 2015 Regina Catholic School Division Board Recognition for Project Development of Community Partnership Project, Architecture Goes to School, 2011 FISA World Masters Rowing, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2010

Gold Mixed Masters Double World Masters Rowing, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2004

Gold Mixed Masters Double Gold Womans Lightweight Double Sculls Silver Womans Quadruple Sculls Silver Womans Single Sculls

Sask Sport Masters Athlete of the Year Award Finalist, 2004 Saskatchewan Rowing, Athlete of the Year, 2010, 2004, 1999

References

Available upon request.