Korinne Weima Curriculum Vitae
TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS
2010 - Present Alberta Teachers Association - Teachers' Certificate #286789F
2010 Additional Qualification - Intermediate - Family Studies - University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario.
2010 Ontario College of Teachers' Certificate of Qualification - Primary/Junior Reg. #593975
EDUCATION
May-July 2010 Intermediate Additional Qualification - Family Studies - University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario.
2009-2010 Bachelor of Education – First Class Standing - Primary/Junior - Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
2006-2008 Master of Arts - Child & Youth Studies - Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. Full Scholarship
Thesis: Weima, K. (2009). My two families: An autoethnographic exploration of the internalized lived by and the externalized lived with family experience.
2001-2006 Bachelor of Arts – Four Year - Psychology Major - Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. Entrance Scholarship
2000-2001 Early Childhood Education - Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario.
TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE
Aug. 2015 Grade One Teacher - Black Gold Regional Schools - Ecole Bellevue School in Beaumont, Alberta.
2013 to 2015 Understanding Poverty – Certified Trainer and Team Member Wild Rose School Division – All Schools
http://studentserviceswrsd.weebly.com/understanding-poverty.html
Present information from A Framework for Understanding Poverty to the Wild Rose School Division.
2014-2015 Career Counsellor for Junior and Senior High Students (FTE 0.2) Caroline School, Caroline, Alberta.
http://carolinecareerprep.weebly.com/
Student Support Facilitator (0.8 FTE) Caroline School, Caroline, Alberta.
http://www.studentsupportfacilitator.com/
Supervision and scheduling Educational Assistants
(1) assessment and evaluation to Level B; (2) individual and small group instruction; (3) IPP development and review in conjunction with the classroom teacher; (4) assistance with program/curriculum adaptations and/or modifications to meet individual needs; (5) collaborative consultation regarding service delivery or in-class support; (6) follow-up with teachers, parents, and community agencies; (7) coordination of support from Division Specialist Teachers (Elementary Counselors and Speech Language Pathologists), and outside agency specialists; (8) assist the school to meet deadlines regarding division and Alberta Education Special Programs Branch timelines; and (9) other duties as designated by administration.
2013-2014 Inclusive Learning Team Member (FTE 0.2) Assistive Technology Committee Member Wild Rose School Division – All Schools
http://inclusivelearningteam.weebly.com/
Provided Support to all Learning Environments: (1) observed students in their learning environment; (2) provided general recommendations and suggested strategies and supports to classroom teachers and Student Support Facilitators; (3) facilitated connections with experts around our division or community to enhance student programming.
Support to Individual Students: (1) when a school learning team (SSF, administrator, teacher, educational assistants) required further support to meet the needs of a student, they would refer to the Inclusive Learning Team; (2) we would lead Super PPT Meetings; (3) provided mentorship to other Student Support Facilitator and Learning Teams around the division.
Student Support Facilitator (0.8 FTE) Caroline School, Caroline, Alberta. See above Job Description for Student Support Facilitator
Supervision and scheduling Educational Assistants
2012-2013 Junior High School Teacher (FTE 0.2) Caroline School, Caroline, Alberta.
Grade 8 Physical Education
Student Support Facilitator (0.8 FTE) Caroline School, Caroline, Alberta.
See above Job Description for Student Support Facilitator
Supervision and scheduling Educational Assistants
2010-2012 Junior and Senior High School Teacher (0.6 FTE) David Thompson High School, Condor, Alberta.
Grade 10 Leadership, Grades 8 & 9 Physical Education, Grade 8 Health and Life Skills
Student Support Facilitator (0.4 FTE) David Thompson High School, Condor, Alberta.
Supervision and scheduling Educational Assistants
See above Job Description for Student Support Facilitator
Feb. – Mar. 2010 Third Grade Teacher Candidate H.M. Robbins Public School, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
All subjects taught with exemplary classroom management.
Oct. – Nov. 2009 Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher Candidate Ben R. McMullin Public School, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Taught: Mathematics (Gr. 4/5), Science (Gr. 4), Language (Gr. 4/5), Physical Education (Gr. 4/5), Visual Arts (Gr. 4/5)
Taught all learning styles with commitment to student success.
Jan. – May 2009 Sessional Instructor – Faculty of Psychology - Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Design and lecture Principles of Behaviour Modification course.
2006-2008 Graduate Level Seminar Leader & Teaching Assistant Child & Youth Department, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario.
Facilitated courses: Diversity & Development 2P35; Autism 3P60
Committed to student academic success and professional support.
Summer 2007 Child Centre Educational Programming – School Age YMCA, St. Catharines, Ontario.
Coordinate games and activities in recreational programming.
2004-2005 Undergraduate Research Assistant Child & Youth Department, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario.
Provided behavioural treatments for children with Autism.
1999-2001 Elementary School Education Historical Interpreter City of Oakville – Erchless Estate, Oakville, Ontario.
Implemented educational programs for school groups.
VOLUNTEER, COMMUNITY, COACHING, EXTRACURRICULAR & OUTDOOR EDUCATION SKILLS
2012 to 2015 Wild Rose School Division Student Services Website Creation and Ongoing Maintenance
http://studentserviceswrsd.weebly.com/
2010 to 2015 Art Programming (lunch & after school) David Thompson High School & Caroline School
Both schools no longer had designated art during school hours, so I offered it at lunch and after school to junior & senior high students.
2010-2013 Run Club & Cross Country Running Coach David Thompson High School & Caroline School
2010-2012 Outdoor Education Leader David Thompson High School, Co-Leader under Mike Horembala.
Leader in a variety of student group trips including West Coast Sea Kayaking, Cross Country Skiing into Edith Caval, Castle Mountain, Lake Louise, etc. Leave No Trace principals. Attended Navig8 Clean Water Summit.
2009-2010 Student Representative Teacher Education Liaison Committee Lakehead University, Faculty of Education, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Compiled student concerns and communicated them to the committee.
2009-2010 Elementary School-Based Volunteer Vance Chapman Public School, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Taught in Kindergarten, First, Third and Fourth Grade.
2008-2009 Go Girls! Program Mentor in Elementary School System Big Sisters Association, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Teach about physical activity, balanced eating and positive self-image.
2007 Niagara Parenting Conference Registration Coordinator Niagara Region Public Health Department & Ontario Early Years Centres
Organized efficient registration procedures for participants.
RELEVANT CERTIFICATES
2014 CPR/AER First Aid Certified (2 day)
2013 Certified Trainer for A Framework for Understanding Poverty
2011 CPR/AER First Aid Certified
2011 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certificate
2011 Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response Threat Risk Assessment Training Level I
2010 Level B Assessment Certification (25 Hours) with Dave Carter
2010 Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders Certificate
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
May 2014 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Re-Certification
Mar. 2014 Students at Risk Conference – Calgary, Alberta.
Jan. 2014 When Kids Can't Read: Strategies to Improve Adolescent Literacy
Oct. 2013 Transitioning Special Needs Students to Adult Life
Oct. 2013 Guidelines for Dealing with Aggressive or Severe Behaviors in an Inclusive Environment
June 2013 Trainer Certification for A Framework for Understanding Poverty (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
Mar. 2013 50 Ways to Leave your Lecture/Worksheet/Textbook
Feb. 2013 Motivate and Move the Masses in P.E. - Ever Active Schools HPEC
Nov. 2012 Supporting Diverse Learners in Every Classroom - Raising Student Achievement - Dave Edyburn (Univ. of Milwaukee)
Oct. 2012 Celebrating the Challenges Conference - Voices of Counselling 2012
May 2012 Ten Ways To Create Truly Inclusive Schools & Classrooms
Jan. 2012 Group Exercise Leadership REC 3110
Dec. 2011 First Aid – CPR and AER Certification
Sept. 2011 Action on Inclusion - A Dialogue
May 5-6, 2011. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Mar. 17-18, 2011. Threat Risk Assessment Training Level I
Mar. 3-4, 2011. Educational Symposium – Wild Rose School Division
Feb. 22-23, 2011. Social Thinking Training
Feb. 10-11, 2011. Seek First to Understand – Central Alberta Teachers’ Convention
Dec. 2-4. 2010. Leading and Learning Conference – Judy Willis: Mistakes for Memory and Changing the Brain; Anne Benenghof: Engage ALL students through Differentiation; Karen Hume: Strengths Gazing
Oct. 22, 2010. Get your iPod Groove On – Use of iPod in Classroom
Oct. 19-21, 2010. Level B Assessment & Testing Training - Principles of standardized testing
Sept. 20-24, 2010. Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders - Practical Applications 30 hours of instruction, over a 5-day period.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
1999-2010 Parts, Accessories and Service Manager Johnson’s RV, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Strong ability to multitask, problem solve, and provide leadership.
2003-2004 Administrative Support Team Leader Sibley & Associates, Burlington, Ontario.
Consolidate reports multidisciplinary professional for stakeholders.
INTERESTS
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
Masters Thesis Abstract
2010 - Present Alberta Teachers Association - Teachers' Certificate #286789F
2010 Additional Qualification - Intermediate - Family Studies - University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario.
2010 Ontario College of Teachers' Certificate of Qualification - Primary/Junior Reg. #593975
EDUCATION
May-July 2010 Intermediate Additional Qualification - Family Studies - University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario.
2009-2010 Bachelor of Education – First Class Standing - Primary/Junior - Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
2006-2008 Master of Arts - Child & Youth Studies - Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. Full Scholarship
Thesis: Weima, K. (2009). My two families: An autoethnographic exploration of the internalized lived by and the externalized lived with family experience.
2001-2006 Bachelor of Arts – Four Year - Psychology Major - Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. Entrance Scholarship
2000-2001 Early Childhood Education - Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario.
TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE
Aug. 2015 Grade One Teacher - Black Gold Regional Schools - Ecole Bellevue School in Beaumont, Alberta.
2013 to 2015 Understanding Poverty – Certified Trainer and Team Member Wild Rose School Division – All Schools
http://studentserviceswrsd.weebly.com/understanding-poverty.html
Present information from A Framework for Understanding Poverty to the Wild Rose School Division.
2014-2015 Career Counsellor for Junior and Senior High Students (FTE 0.2) Caroline School, Caroline, Alberta.
http://carolinecareerprep.weebly.com/
Student Support Facilitator (0.8 FTE) Caroline School, Caroline, Alberta.
http://www.studentsupportfacilitator.com/
Supervision and scheduling Educational Assistants
(1) assessment and evaluation to Level B; (2) individual and small group instruction; (3) IPP development and review in conjunction with the classroom teacher; (4) assistance with program/curriculum adaptations and/or modifications to meet individual needs; (5) collaborative consultation regarding service delivery or in-class support; (6) follow-up with teachers, parents, and community agencies; (7) coordination of support from Division Specialist Teachers (Elementary Counselors and Speech Language Pathologists), and outside agency specialists; (8) assist the school to meet deadlines regarding division and Alberta Education Special Programs Branch timelines; and (9) other duties as designated by administration.
2013-2014 Inclusive Learning Team Member (FTE 0.2) Assistive Technology Committee Member Wild Rose School Division – All Schools
http://inclusivelearningteam.weebly.com/
Provided Support to all Learning Environments: (1) observed students in their learning environment; (2) provided general recommendations and suggested strategies and supports to classroom teachers and Student Support Facilitators; (3) facilitated connections with experts around our division or community to enhance student programming.
Support to Individual Students: (1) when a school learning team (SSF, administrator, teacher, educational assistants) required further support to meet the needs of a student, they would refer to the Inclusive Learning Team; (2) we would lead Super PPT Meetings; (3) provided mentorship to other Student Support Facilitator and Learning Teams around the division.
Student Support Facilitator (0.8 FTE) Caroline School, Caroline, Alberta. See above Job Description for Student Support Facilitator
Supervision and scheduling Educational Assistants
2012-2013 Junior High School Teacher (FTE 0.2) Caroline School, Caroline, Alberta.
Grade 8 Physical Education
Student Support Facilitator (0.8 FTE) Caroline School, Caroline, Alberta.
See above Job Description for Student Support Facilitator
Supervision and scheduling Educational Assistants
2010-2012 Junior and Senior High School Teacher (0.6 FTE) David Thompson High School, Condor, Alberta.
Grade 10 Leadership, Grades 8 & 9 Physical Education, Grade 8 Health and Life Skills
Student Support Facilitator (0.4 FTE) David Thompson High School, Condor, Alberta.
Supervision and scheduling Educational Assistants
See above Job Description for Student Support Facilitator
Feb. – Mar. 2010 Third Grade Teacher Candidate H.M. Robbins Public School, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
All subjects taught with exemplary classroom management.
Oct. – Nov. 2009 Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher Candidate Ben R. McMullin Public School, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Taught: Mathematics (Gr. 4/5), Science (Gr. 4), Language (Gr. 4/5), Physical Education (Gr. 4/5), Visual Arts (Gr. 4/5)
Taught all learning styles with commitment to student success.
Jan. – May 2009 Sessional Instructor – Faculty of Psychology - Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Design and lecture Principles of Behaviour Modification course.
2006-2008 Graduate Level Seminar Leader & Teaching Assistant Child & Youth Department, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario.
Facilitated courses: Diversity & Development 2P35; Autism 3P60
Committed to student academic success and professional support.
Summer 2007 Child Centre Educational Programming – School Age YMCA, St. Catharines, Ontario.
Coordinate games and activities in recreational programming.
2004-2005 Undergraduate Research Assistant Child & Youth Department, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario.
Provided behavioural treatments for children with Autism.
1999-2001 Elementary School Education Historical Interpreter City of Oakville – Erchless Estate, Oakville, Ontario.
Implemented educational programs for school groups.
VOLUNTEER, COMMUNITY, COACHING, EXTRACURRICULAR & OUTDOOR EDUCATION SKILLS
2012 to 2015 Wild Rose School Division Student Services Website Creation and Ongoing Maintenance
http://studentserviceswrsd.weebly.com/
2010 to 2015 Art Programming (lunch & after school) David Thompson High School & Caroline School
Both schools no longer had designated art during school hours, so I offered it at lunch and after school to junior & senior high students.
2010-2013 Run Club & Cross Country Running Coach David Thompson High School & Caroline School
2010-2012 Outdoor Education Leader David Thompson High School, Co-Leader under Mike Horembala.
Leader in a variety of student group trips including West Coast Sea Kayaking, Cross Country Skiing into Edith Caval, Castle Mountain, Lake Louise, etc. Leave No Trace principals. Attended Navig8 Clean Water Summit.
2009-2010 Student Representative Teacher Education Liaison Committee Lakehead University, Faculty of Education, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Compiled student concerns and communicated them to the committee.
2009-2010 Elementary School-Based Volunteer Vance Chapman Public School, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Taught in Kindergarten, First, Third and Fourth Grade.
2008-2009 Go Girls! Program Mentor in Elementary School System Big Sisters Association, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Teach about physical activity, balanced eating and positive self-image.
2007 Niagara Parenting Conference Registration Coordinator Niagara Region Public Health Department & Ontario Early Years Centres
Organized efficient registration procedures for participants.
RELEVANT CERTIFICATES
2014 CPR/AER First Aid Certified (2 day)
2013 Certified Trainer for A Framework for Understanding Poverty
2011 CPR/AER First Aid Certified
2011 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certificate
2011 Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response Threat Risk Assessment Training Level I
2010 Level B Assessment Certification (25 Hours) with Dave Carter
2010 Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders Certificate
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
May 2014 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Re-Certification
Mar. 2014 Students at Risk Conference – Calgary, Alberta.
Jan. 2014 When Kids Can't Read: Strategies to Improve Adolescent Literacy
Oct. 2013 Transitioning Special Needs Students to Adult Life
Oct. 2013 Guidelines for Dealing with Aggressive or Severe Behaviors in an Inclusive Environment
June 2013 Trainer Certification for A Framework for Understanding Poverty (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
Mar. 2013 50 Ways to Leave your Lecture/Worksheet/Textbook
Feb. 2013 Motivate and Move the Masses in P.E. - Ever Active Schools HPEC
Nov. 2012 Supporting Diverse Learners in Every Classroom - Raising Student Achievement - Dave Edyburn (Univ. of Milwaukee)
Oct. 2012 Celebrating the Challenges Conference - Voices of Counselling 2012
May 2012 Ten Ways To Create Truly Inclusive Schools & Classrooms
Jan. 2012 Group Exercise Leadership REC 3110
Dec. 2011 First Aid – CPR and AER Certification
Sept. 2011 Action on Inclusion - A Dialogue
May 5-6, 2011. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Mar. 17-18, 2011. Threat Risk Assessment Training Level I
Mar. 3-4, 2011. Educational Symposium – Wild Rose School Division
Feb. 22-23, 2011. Social Thinking Training
Feb. 10-11, 2011. Seek First to Understand – Central Alberta Teachers’ Convention
Dec. 2-4. 2010. Leading and Learning Conference – Judy Willis: Mistakes for Memory and Changing the Brain; Anne Benenghof: Engage ALL students through Differentiation; Karen Hume: Strengths Gazing
Oct. 22, 2010. Get your iPod Groove On – Use of iPod in Classroom
Oct. 19-21, 2010. Level B Assessment & Testing Training - Principles of standardized testing
Sept. 20-24, 2010. Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders - Practical Applications 30 hours of instruction, over a 5-day period.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
1999-2010 Parts, Accessories and Service Manager Johnson’s RV, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Strong ability to multitask, problem solve, and provide leadership.
2003-2004 Administrative Support Team Leader Sibley & Associates, Burlington, Ontario.
Consolidate reports multidisciplinary professional for stakeholders.
INTERESTS
- Running, weight-training, sewing, snowmobiling, fitness, fishing, reading/writing, music, cooking, sewing, camping and visual arts.
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
- Skott-Myhre, K., Weima, K., & Gibbs, H. (Submitted for publication). Writing the family: Women, autoethnography and family work.
- Weima, K. (2009). My two families: An autoethnographic exploration of the internalized lived by and the externalized lived with family experience. Brock University, Dept. of Child and Youth Studies, St. Catharines, ON.
Masters Thesis Abstract
- Picture in your mind the ideal family according to Western dominant culture, likely you have conjured a picture of a biological nuclear family form. More often than not, however, a disjunction exists between the internalized family we live by and the externalized family we live with. Using the autoethnographic methodology, the author explores her two notions of the family from these two levels of the lived experience. Eventually, the author discovers that the feelings of lack and failure that she felt as a child, arose from the struggle to reconcile the variable speeds of her two families (that is, the slowed stability of the lived by family; and the infinite unpredictability of the lived with family). The feasibility of a self- fashioned approach to practicing postmodern family therapy that includes both narrative and Deleuzian perspectives is explored.
