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Shelley

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Shelley was raised in major business centres across North America. She began teaching in Ontario schools in 2005 in the Elementary and Secondary panels, as well as, Adult Continuing Studies. A graduate of the University of Toronto (B.A. English Literature) and D'Youville College (Master of Science in Education), she holds teaching certifications from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with expertise in Language Arts and Intermediate/Senior English.

Shelley enjoys curriculum projects and educational research. She as an interest in Special Education (Learning Differences) and Teaching English Language Learners. She has done significant work preparing students for the O.S.S.L.T. grade 10 literacy test. In 2010, Shelley received and Inclusion Excellence Award from Simcoe County Community Services for curriculum projects and inclusive practices in grade 9 and 10 classrooms.

Shelley aims to foster self-efficacy in all learners by supporting students as they build confidence throughout the learning process and self-confidence as young people striving to reach their academic and extra-curriculum goals. She enjoys serving as an Assistant Coach for many school sports teams like Cross Country, Soccer, Hockey, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, and Volleyball. In her youth, long distance endurance running was Shelley's best sport, although she played many sports recreationally and enjoyed intramurals at University of Toronto earning her Minor & Major "M's" for participation in athletics at St. Michael's College (U of T)

Today, she models resiliency in life and learning. Currently, Shelley is studying Adult Learner Dance, Nutrition and Visual Arts. Through her grief journey she discovered Art Therapy (Waldorf Tradition) after the loss of her father. Shelley incorporates Art into her daily activities of living. She also hopes to achieve Yoga Teacher & Therapy designations sometime soon with a special interest in overcoming trauma.

An avid dog-lover, Shelley enjoys dogs and conversations about dogs with other dog-lovers.

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Shelley’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Degree: DYouville College - Master's/Graduate, Education (Research)

State Certified Teacher

Hobbies

Strategies for Success Growth Mindset E-Learning Digital Literacy Reading Writing Literacy Numeracy Visual Arts Art Therapy Word Art Athletics Yoga Dance Fitness Nutrition Health Beauty (Esthetics) Special Events Hospitality Business Law Psychology Child Development Personal Development Professional Development High Performance Coaching

Tutoring Subjects
College English
Elementary School Math
English
Learning Differences
Math
Special Education