Kelly Warnock
Key Skills
- Instructional best practices
- Curriculum development - Technology integration |
- Online instruction
- Criterion-based assessment - Learner-centred approach |
- Project management
- Collaboration - Blackboard design |
- Classroom management
- Positive attitude - Organized flexibility |
Qualifications2009
Master of Arts in Education (with Distinction) London Metropolitan University - London, UK 2009 SEDA Certificate in Embedding Learning Technologies London Metropolitan University - London, UK 2009 SEDA Certificate in Supporting Learning with Technology London Metropolitan University - London, UK |
2005 Bachelor of Education Trinity Western University - Langley, BC, Canada 2005 BCCT Professional Certificate Trinity Western University - Langley, BC, Canada 2003 Bachelor of Arts: Major in English Trinity Western University - Langley, BC, Canada 2003 TESL Certificate Trinity Western University - Langley, BC, Canada |
Professional Experience
BC Centre for Open Learning at Thompson Rivers University Kamloops, BC February 2013 - June 2017
Instructional Designer
Courses: PSYC 1111, PSYC 1211, SOCW 3551, HLTH 3771
Focus: Collaborated with writing team and OL departments, setting appropriate learning outcomes, designing creative lessons and activities, including effective media and web tools.
Techniques: ADDIE approach, chunking, video tutorials, formative and summative assessment, web tools and activities that support multiple intelligences and higher order thinking skills.
Thompson Rivers University (TRU World), Kamloops, BC June 2012 - June 2017 (short term contracts)
ESL Instructor
Courses: English Language Studies, Presentation Skills, Cultural Studies, Activities.
Focus: Reading comprehension, pronunciation, essay writing, presentation skills, and cultural activities.
Techniques: Collaborative learning, lectures, PowerPoint, Sanako voice recording, ELMO doc camera, and online resources (videos, online quizzes, Prezi etc.)
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC 2011 - 2012
ESL Sessional Instructor
Courses: Intermediate Composition (0380), Advanced Composition (0480), Academic Writing (0580), Advanced Grammar (0420), Advanced Oral Communication (0450), Advanced Reading and Study Skills (0470), Preparation for TOEFL ® - iBT Level 1 (0640).
Focus: Developed course material, designed online components using Blackboard, demonstrated study skills, encouraged a passion for reading, and emphasized clear and creative essay writing.
Techniques: Collaborative learning, lectures, criterion-based referencing, Blackboard LMS, PowerPoint, ELMO doc camera, and online resources (videos, online quizzes, Prezi etc.)
MEI Elementary School, Abbotsford, BC 2009 - 2011
Classroom Teacher – Grade 5
Courses: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Computers, Art, French.
Focus: Created unit and lesson plans, promoted digital literacy, collaborated with colleagues, evaluated teaching strategies, and developed strong relationships with students and parents.
Techniques: Cooperative learning, criterion-based referencing, multiple intelligences, varied learning styles, hands-on/active learning, daily skills practice (grammar, math drills, etc.), projects, etc.
Extra-curricular: Coached the grade 5 volleyball team, attended a variety of professional development conventions, served on the Student Council committee, participated in school community events.
London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom May 2009
E-Learning Module Designer, Centre for Academic & Professional Development
Courses Designed: Managing the Assessment Process, Curriculum Evaluation and Development (online teacher training courses for MA in Learning and Teaching).
Focus: Worked with a team to deal with formatting, design, and troubleshooting issues; organized and edited documents and course materials in a user-friendly online format.
Techniques: Designed interactive content using tools such as DreamWeaver, Java, Photoshop, etc.
North London School District, United Kingdom 2008 - 2009
Teacher On Call – Primary and Elementary Level
Courses: Taught various subjects as a substitute teacher, working with children aged 4-10; worked short-term at the International Community School as a Special Education Assistant.
Focus: Used various classroom management techniques and researched the UK education system.
Maple Ridge Christian School, Maple Ridge, BC 2005 - 2008
Classroom Teacher – Elementary, Middle, and High School
Courses: Grade 5 for two years (all subjects); third year consisted of Social Studies 8, Journalism 10, 40% grade 6/7 (Writing, Math, Science, and Bible), 13% grade 1 (Math, Writing, and Art), and 10% Learning Assistance (reading fluency, math skills, homework assistance, and speech therapy).
Focus: Developed curriculum units, utilized a variety of teaching strategies to engage learning styles, adapted materials for individual
students, collaborated with colleagues on units and events.
Extra-curricular: Designed the school’s Character Education program, attended a variety of professional development workshops and
conventions, and participated in school events.
Pacific Academy, Surrey, BC 2002, 2005, 2008
ESL Teacher and Curriculum Developer
Courses: Reading, Writing, Oral Communication, Canadian Culture
Focus: Developed curriculum and resources for the summer school, organized field trips and volunteer activities, adapted teaching strategies for students ages 6-22 from beginner to advanced levels.
Onagawa Board of Education, Onagawa, Japan 2003 - 2004
English Language Teacher
Courses: English at 3 elementary schools and 2 junior high schools.
Focus: Designed curriculum for various ages and levels, collaborated with Japanese English teachers on lessons, learned about Japanese culture, developed relationships with students and colleagues.
Extra-curricular: Taught weekly evening classes for elementary school teachers, participated in cultural and sports activities in the community, led monthly community English classes for children.
King Traditional School, Abbotsford, BC 2004 - 2005
Student Teacher – Grade 5
Courses: Grade 5 (all courses)
Focus: Trained in a consistent, structured approach to learning and instructional strategies.
Extra-curricular: Participated in school community events and field trips. Excelled under intense evaluation for TWU’s Professional Development Program
Instructional Designer
Courses: PSYC 1111, PSYC 1211, SOCW 3551, HLTH 3771
Focus: Collaborated with writing team and OL departments, setting appropriate learning outcomes, designing creative lessons and activities, including effective media and web tools.
Techniques: ADDIE approach, chunking, video tutorials, formative and summative assessment, web tools and activities that support multiple intelligences and higher order thinking skills.
Thompson Rivers University (TRU World), Kamloops, BC June 2012 - June 2017 (short term contracts)
ESL Instructor
Courses: English Language Studies, Presentation Skills, Cultural Studies, Activities.
Focus: Reading comprehension, pronunciation, essay writing, presentation skills, and cultural activities.
Techniques: Collaborative learning, lectures, PowerPoint, Sanako voice recording, ELMO doc camera, and online resources (videos, online quizzes, Prezi etc.)
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC 2011 - 2012
ESL Sessional Instructor
Courses: Intermediate Composition (0380), Advanced Composition (0480), Academic Writing (0580), Advanced Grammar (0420), Advanced Oral Communication (0450), Advanced Reading and Study Skills (0470), Preparation for TOEFL ® - iBT Level 1 (0640).
Focus: Developed course material, designed online components using Blackboard, demonstrated study skills, encouraged a passion for reading, and emphasized clear and creative essay writing.
Techniques: Collaborative learning, lectures, criterion-based referencing, Blackboard LMS, PowerPoint, ELMO doc camera, and online resources (videos, online quizzes, Prezi etc.)
MEI Elementary School, Abbotsford, BC 2009 - 2011
Classroom Teacher – Grade 5
Courses: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Computers, Art, French.
Focus: Created unit and lesson plans, promoted digital literacy, collaborated with colleagues, evaluated teaching strategies, and developed strong relationships with students and parents.
Techniques: Cooperative learning, criterion-based referencing, multiple intelligences, varied learning styles, hands-on/active learning, daily skills practice (grammar, math drills, etc.), projects, etc.
Extra-curricular: Coached the grade 5 volleyball team, attended a variety of professional development conventions, served on the Student Council committee, participated in school community events.
London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom May 2009
E-Learning Module Designer, Centre for Academic & Professional Development
Courses Designed: Managing the Assessment Process, Curriculum Evaluation and Development (online teacher training courses for MA in Learning and Teaching).
Focus: Worked with a team to deal with formatting, design, and troubleshooting issues; organized and edited documents and course materials in a user-friendly online format.
Techniques: Designed interactive content using tools such as DreamWeaver, Java, Photoshop, etc.
North London School District, United Kingdom 2008 - 2009
Teacher On Call – Primary and Elementary Level
Courses: Taught various subjects as a substitute teacher, working with children aged 4-10; worked short-term at the International Community School as a Special Education Assistant.
Focus: Used various classroom management techniques and researched the UK education system.
Maple Ridge Christian School, Maple Ridge, BC 2005 - 2008
Classroom Teacher – Elementary, Middle, and High School
Courses: Grade 5 for two years (all subjects); third year consisted of Social Studies 8, Journalism 10, 40% grade 6/7 (Writing, Math, Science, and Bible), 13% grade 1 (Math, Writing, and Art), and 10% Learning Assistance (reading fluency, math skills, homework assistance, and speech therapy).
Focus: Developed curriculum units, utilized a variety of teaching strategies to engage learning styles, adapted materials for individual
students, collaborated with colleagues on units and events.
Extra-curricular: Designed the school’s Character Education program, attended a variety of professional development workshops and
conventions, and participated in school events.
Pacific Academy, Surrey, BC 2002, 2005, 2008
ESL Teacher and Curriculum Developer
Courses: Reading, Writing, Oral Communication, Canadian Culture
Focus: Developed curriculum and resources for the summer school, organized field trips and volunteer activities, adapted teaching strategies for students ages 6-22 from beginner to advanced levels.
Onagawa Board of Education, Onagawa, Japan 2003 - 2004
English Language Teacher
Courses: English at 3 elementary schools and 2 junior high schools.
Focus: Designed curriculum for various ages and levels, collaborated with Japanese English teachers on lessons, learned about Japanese culture, developed relationships with students and colleagues.
Extra-curricular: Taught weekly evening classes for elementary school teachers, participated in cultural and sports activities in the community, led monthly community English classes for children.
King Traditional School, Abbotsford, BC 2004 - 2005
Student Teacher – Grade 5
Courses: Grade 5 (all courses)
Focus: Trained in a consistent, structured approach to learning and instructional strategies.
Extra-curricular: Participated in school community events and field trips. Excelled under intense evaluation for TWU’s Professional Development Program
Research Involvement and Interests
- Curriculum Developer for TRU World: Research Skills, Grammar, Cultural Activities (2012-2013)
- Editor:“Moral Disengagement as a Modulator of Workplace Bullying” by T. Sereda (anticipated publication July 2013)
- Memberships: BCCT (BC College of Teachers), BC TEAL (The Association of B.C. Teachers of English as an Additional Language)
- Dissertation:“The Possibilities and Limitations of Using the Internet to Improve Literacy in Grades 4-5 (ages 9-12): The Views of Seven Canadian Teachers” (London Metropolitan University, 2009)