Catherine Jean Voysey, M.Ed., B.A
Testimonial

"Jean was instrumental in pushing for inclusive education in the Annapolis Valley Region of Nova Scotia..."

-Peter Worden, B.A./B.Ed., M.Ed. (Counselling)


Résumé

Inclusive Education Professional

Inclusive Education Professional with over 40 years of experience with student development, classroom management, and policy creation. Proven track record in effective leadership and strategy development. Ability to develop and implement training materials and program procedures. Exceptional communication skills with ability to effectively relate to all levels of professionals and students. Excellent workshop presenter on various topics, including FASD, autism, assessment, and differentiation. Confident professional capable of working with strict timelines, meeting aggressive goals, and achieving educational excellence.

Core Competencies

  • Inclusive Education Training
  • Strategic Goal-Setting
  • Communication Skills
  • Curriculum Creation
  • Collaboration Abilities
  • Adaptable & Flexible
  • Policy Development
  • Organizational Skills
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Training Material Design
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Timeline Implementation

Relevant Professional Experience

KITIKMEOT SCHOOL OPERATIONS (2000 – Present)
Student Support Consultant, Kugluktuk, Nunavut
Utilize broad-based educational skills to provide support for inclusive schooling implementation. Provide professional development to other staff members. Develop partnerships and collaborate with other professionals to ensure appropriate delivery of services for students. Promote interagency partnerships at community and regional levels. Create, implement, and maintain individual support plans for students.

ANNAPOLIS EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1987 – 1994)
Resource Teacher/Special Education Support

ANNAPOLIS VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD (1994 – 2000)
Special Education Teacher

PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY

  • MARGARETSVILLE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL, Classroom (P-1) French/Resource Teacher
  • SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL, Classroom Teacher, Grades 4-6
  • DARTMOUTH/HALIFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS, Substitute Teacher (P-9)
  • HALIFAX CITY SOCIAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT, Job Skills Instructor
  • SIR FREDERICK SCHOOL, Teacher of students with visual impairments and multiple handicaps
  • INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE, Cultural Exchange Coordinator, E. F.
  • STEPPING STONES NURSERY SCHOOL, Director
  • HALIFAX MUNICIPAL SCHOOL BOARD, Teacher of Trainable Mentally Challenged Children
  • ASSOCIATION FOR THE RETARDED, Nursery School Supervisor
  • COMOX AIRPORT SCHOOL, Teacher, Grades 1-2
  • DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE, Teacher, Grade 1
  • MONTREAL CATHOLIC: SCHOOL COMMISSION, Teacher, Grade 4

Education

Master of Special Education, Concentration-Severe Special Needs, Lesley College – Cambridge, MA
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology, Carleton University – Ottawa, ON
Special Education Diploma, McGill University – Montreal, Quebec

Training

  • Inuinnaqtun in the Workplace Phase I
  • Effective Behaviour Support
  • Family Support Care and Supervisory  Training
  • Asset Mapping Training
  • Tribes Trainer
  • FASD Trainer 
  • P.E.C.S 
  • Helping with High Risk Kids, Their Families, and Communities
  • Leadership Development
  • Multimedia Web Camp
  • English Language Arts Curriculum Implementation
  • Support Workshop
  • TEACCH – Teaching Children with Autism and Communication Handicaps
  • Summer Institute – English Language Arts
  • Summer Institute – The Role of the Resource Teacher
  • School Administration/Organization • Curriculum Development
  • Education of the Mentally Retarded Pre-School Child, Basic, and Advanced
  • Principles of Management
 


 


    
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