JAMES KWAN
HONG KONG
Summary
Experienced and certified Canadian school leader with over10 years of experience teaching and developing effective school programs for the elementary and secondary school sections. Effective communicator proficient in building rapport with various stakeholders to develop school strategies to achieve school goals. Adept in identifying gaps in learning and creating professional development programs to upskill teachers.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Learning Support/ICT Specialist
DSC International School
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluate learning barriers for currently enrolled students and offer consultative support to teachers, students, and families.
- Provide direct, consultative, or monitoring assistance to students.
- Develop and review systems for identifying student needs.
- Ensure the implementation of support for identified students according to the RTI tiered model.
- Make certain that students receive the accommodations outlined in internal and external assessments.
- Communicate with families about recommended support levels and interventions.
- Act as the case manager for students with primary learning or academic barriers.
- Plan literacy intervention to assist students in passing the Ontario Secondary Literacy Test
- Assist in the cognitive and adaptive development of students needing either remedial or advanced support.
- Participate in the planning, delivery, and adjustment of curricular units with an emphasis on differentiated instruction.
- Implement a collaborative program within the mainstream classroom, focusing on UDL and differentiated instruction.
Elementary School Teacher
Toronto District School Board
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Utilize a variety of instructional strategies (Differentiated Instruction, UDL Model, and Flipped Lesson) to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom
- Collaborate with School Administrators to develop and implement a schoolwide improvement plan to increase teacher engagement and improved instructional practices in Numeracy and Literacy
- Develop and implement individualized learning plans to meet the needs of students with special learning needs
Special Education Coordinator
Manitoba School Board
09.2013 - 08.2018
- Develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs, resulting in improved educational outcomes for over100 students
- Develop and implement programs to meet the individual needs of special education students with academic delays; learning, speech, intellectual disability
- Collaborate with other school administrators to develop school's special education policy
- Manage a team of11 special education assistants to provide specialized programming to students with exceptional needs (speech, behavioural, learning, emotional, cognitive)
Education
Principal Qualification Program -
York University
03.2024
Guidance and Career Counselling Specialist - undefined
York University
06.2021
Special Education Specialist - undefined
York University
07.2015
Master of Teaching - undefined
Griffith University
11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Toronto
06.2011
Skills
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Innovative
- Leadership
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Pearson Level B Assessment Qualification to administer the following tests: WIAT-4, CTOPP-4, DIAL-4, WRAT-4
LANGUAGES
English
Native language
Chinese Cantonese
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Head of Learning Support/ICT Specialist
DSC International School
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Toronto District School Board
01.2019 - 08.2023
Special Education Coordinator
Manitoba School Board
09.2013 - 08.2018
Guidance and Career Counselling Specialist - undefined
York University
Special Education Specialist - undefined
York University
Master of Teaching - undefined
Griffith University
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Toronto
Principal Qualification Program -
York University
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