Korinne Weima-Walsh - 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.
2007-2009 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.
2002-2006 Bachelor of Arts – Four Year Psychology Major - Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. Entrance Scholarship
Early Childhood Education -Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario.
ASSESSMENT TRAINING
2023 Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2) Introductory/Clinical Training and Toddler Module Workshop - Lincoln Institute of Applied Psychology - Dr. Somer Bishop
2010 Assessment and Testing Level B - 25 Classroom Hours of intensive instruction - Dr. Dave Carter (Central Alberta Regional Consortium)
TEACHING AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
2020 to present Education Assessment Mentor/PUF Verification Consultant - ABC Head Start
Student Support Facilitator/Teacher (0.8 FTE) Caroline School, Caroline, Alberta.
2013-2014 Inclusive Learning Team Member (FTE 0.2)
Assistive Technology Committee Member - Wild Rose School Division – All Schools
VOLUNTEER, COMMUNITY, COACHING, EXTRACURRICULAR & OUTDOOR EDUCATION SKILLS
2020 to present Parent School Council Member - Secretary St. John XXIII Catholic School
2012 to 2014 Wild Rose School Division Student Services Website Creation - http://studentserviceswrsd.weebly.com/
2010 to 2014 Art Programming (lunch & after school) David Thompson High School & Caroline School
2011-2013 SPEAK
RELEVANT CERTIFICATES
2023 Art Therapy Practitioner Certification (currently underway)
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
Dec. 2014 CPR/AER First Aid Certified (2 day)
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.
SCHOLARLY & BOOK PUBLICATIONS
Skott-Myhre, K., Weima, K., & Gibbs, H. (2012). Writing the family: Women, autoethnography and family work. (Transgressions: Cultural Studies and Education).
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.
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.
2007-2009 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.
2002-2006 Bachelor of Arts – Four Year Psychology Major - Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. Entrance Scholarship
Early Childhood Education -Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario.
ASSESSMENT TRAINING
2023 Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2) Introductory/Clinical Training and Toddler Module Workshop - Lincoln Institute of Applied Psychology - Dr. Somer Bishop
2010 Assessment and Testing Level B - 25 Classroom Hours of intensive instruction - Dr. Dave Carter (Central Alberta Regional Consortium)
TEACHING AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
2020 to present Education Assessment Mentor/PUF Verification Consultant - ABC Head Start
- Train/consult with staff on PUF Coding Criteria, Yearly Audit Preparation
- Train/consult with staff on IPP - creating strong IPPs, Impact Statements
- Collaboration with SLPs, Supervisors, Social Workers, Teachers
- Went on Maternity Leave during this school year.
- Presenter of programming from A Framework for Understanding Poverty to the Wild Rose School Division.
Student Support Facilitator/Teacher (0.8 FTE) Caroline School, Caroline, Alberta.
- Supervision and scheduling 15 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 Counsellors and Speech Language Pathologists), and outside agency specialists; (8) assist the school to meet deadlines regarding division and Alberta Education Special Programs Branch time lines; 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
- 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.
- See above Job Description for Student Support Facilitator
- Supervision and scheduling 12 Educational Assistants
- Grade 8 Physical Education
- See above Job Description for Student Support Facilitator
- Supervision and scheduling 12 Educational Assistants
- Grade 10 Leadership, Grades 8 & 9 Physical Education, Grade 8 Health and Life Skills
- Supervision and scheduling 4 Educational Assistants
- See above Job Description for Student Support Facilitator
- All subjects taught with exemplary classroom management.
- 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.
- Design and lecture Principles of Behaviour Modification course.
- Facilitated courses: Diversity & Development 2P35; Autism 3P60
- Committed to student academic success and professional support.
- Coordinate games and activities in recreational programming.
- Provided behavioural treatments for children with Autism.
- Implemented educational programs for school groups.
VOLUNTEER, COMMUNITY, COACHING, EXTRACURRICULAR & OUTDOOR EDUCATION SKILLS
2020 to present Parent School Council Member - Secretary St. John XXIII Catholic School
2012 to 2014 Wild Rose School Division Student Services Website Creation - http://studentserviceswrsd.weebly.com/
2010 to 2014 Art Programming (lunch & after school) David Thompson High School & Caroline School
- Both schools no longer had designated art during school hours, as such, I offered it at lunch and after school to junior & senior high students.
2011-2013 SPEAK
- Incorporated SPEAK principals into my Leadership 10 curriculum, attended WE Day with Students in both Vancouver and Calgary.
- 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.
- Compiled student concerns and communicated them to the committee.
- Taught in Kindergarten, First, Third and Fourth Grade.
- Teach about physical activity, balanced eating and positive self-image.
- Organized efficient registration procedures for participants.
RELEVANT CERTIFICATES
2023 Art Therapy Practitioner Certification (currently underway)
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
Dec. 2014 CPR/AER First Aid Certified (2 day)
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.
- Consolidate reports multidisciplinary professional for stakeholders.
- Weight-training, sewing, reading/writing, music, camping and art therapy and visual arts.
SCHOLARLY & BOOK PUBLICATIONS
Skott-Myhre, K., Weima, K., & Gibbs, H. (2012). Writing the family: Women, autoethnography and family work. (Transgressions: Cultural Studies and Education).
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.
