MELANIE MCCLELLAND

607 Moss Drive

Pembroke, Ontario, Canada K8A 3Y8
613-735-2707
sean.mel@sympatico.ca

EDUCATION

September 2017 – December 2018 Master of Science in Education

Medaille College
Buffalo, NY, USA

September 1996 – June 1998 Early Childhood Education Diploma, Honours

Algonquin College
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada

September 1990 – May 1994 Bachelor of Arts Diploma, Major in English

Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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TRAINING

2018 Safety and Violence Education (SAVE)

Medaille College, New York

2017 Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

Medaille College, New York

2017 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Renfrew County District School Board, Pembroke, Ontario

2017 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Geneva Centre for Autism School Team Training Online

2016 Number Sense 101

K-5 Math Academy – Christina Tondevold

2016 SafeTALK
Ontario Association for Suicide Prevention

2013 Kindergarten Part 1 AQ

Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario
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WORK EXPERIENCE

August 2012 – Present RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

1270 Pembroke Street West, Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Design and implement an enriched program that addresses
children’s development, abilities, interests, style, and pace
of learning in collaboration with a kindergarten teacher.
Observe, monitor, and assess the development and progress
of pupils. Communicate with families daily. Maintain a
safe, caring, and respectful environment that recognizes
and respects individual differences in children.

June 1998 – August 2012 LITTLE FOOTPRINTS HOME DAYCARE

607 Moss Drive, Pembroke, Ontario, Canada
Owner/Operator
Developed and implemented a large variety of multicultural
theme-based programs designed to meet children’s social,
physical, intellectual, creative, cultural, emotional, and
developmental needs. Fostered children’s interpersonal
skills and self-esteem by establishing and maintaining
routines and positive guidance strategies.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2018 Humor in the Classroom Workshop

2017 Presenter/Attendee at CONNECT Conference

Niagara Falls, Ontario

2016 First Global Conference on Holistic Learning and

Development Workshop

2016 Inquiry Based Teaching and Learning Workshop

2015 Summer Reading Workshop

2014 Stuart Shanker – Calm, Alert, and Learning Workshop

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2016 – Present Council of Associated Primary Educators Member

2015 – 2017 Renfrew County District School Board French Teacher

Learning and Leadership Program Member
2015 Renfrew County District School Board’s Innovation
Technology Action Research Project Recipient

2015 – 2017 Champlain Discovery Public School’s Behaviour

Intervention Team Member

2014 – 2016 Renfrew County District School Board Primary Play

Inquiry Group Member

2013 – 2017 Early Childhood Education and CO-OP students’

Placement Supervisor

2012 – 2017 Champlain Discovery Public School’s RECE Steward

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

January 2017 – March 2017 Champlain Discovery Public School’s Grade 7 Girls’
Basketball Coach

January 2014 – February 2016 Champlain Discovery Public School’s Grades 7 and 8
Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach

September 2013 – June 2017 Champlain Discovery Public School’s Youth in Motion
Leader

September 2012 – June 2015 Champlain Discovery Public School’s Green Club
Organizer (Grades 4-8)

October 2011 – December 2014 Phoenix Centre Friends and Neighbours Club
Puppeteer

June 2011 – Present Champlain Discovery Public School Parent Council

Member

September 2008 – Present Greenwood United Church Sunday School Teacher

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References are available upon request.