Marcie Anne Lewis

Email: marcie.a.lewis@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/marcie-lewis/15/441/96
OBJECTIVE:
Facilitate transformational learning experiences through the effective use of instructional technology to
prepare students to succeed in a rapidly changing global society.
LICENSE:
Ontario Certified Teacher #529206: Junior/Intermediate (Grade 4-10), Senior Mathematics

June 2008

EDUCATION:
Masters of Arts in Educational Technology
Michigan State University, Overseas Cohort

July 2015 (expected)

Klingenstein Summer Institute for Early Career Teachers in Private School Leadership
Teachers College, Columbia University
July 2012
Bachelor of Science (Honours)/Bachelor of Education
Brock University

June 2008

EXPERIENCE:
Ridley College (K-12 School), St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator
April 2015-Present
- Provided instructional program leadership through the development and implementation of ongoing
professional learning of PYP faculty
- Scheduled and led collaborative meetings of cross-grade teams ensuring the development of a strong
transdisciplinary programme of inquiry
- Developed yearly action-plans in coordination with members of Senior Leadership Team
- Responsible for communication with all stakeholders involved in the program
- Maintained documentation of program implementation according to International Baccalaureate
Organization programme standards and practices and submit documentation to maintain authorization
- Administered the PYP budget allocating funds to professional development and resource acquisition
PYP Junior Division (Grade 4-6) Classroom Teacher
September 2008-Present
- Facilitated inquiry-based learning environment with a focus on developing conceptual understanding
- Collaborated in unit planning with subject specialists to provide transdisciplinary learning
opportunities across the programme of inquiry, including reflecting on each unit of inquiry annually
- Utilized differentiated instructional and assessment strategies
- Integrated wide variety of instructional technology across disciplines to enhance learning
- Successfully piloted iPad integration in Grade 4 classroom
- Established strong home-school partnerships through the regular communication including weekly
newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, student-led conferences, and email
- Shared presentations at Parent Coffee Mornings on instructional strategies and technology to help
develop parental understanding of current educational practices
- Organized authentic learning experiences (i.e., guest speakers, field trips) to support the programme of
inquiry including completing appropriate risk-assessment documentation

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Headmasters Taskforce for Student Centered Learning, Co-Chair
September 2014-June 2015
- Facilitated diverse team of faculty, staff, and students in researching and developing recommendations
to implement in creating a decisively student centered learning institution
Strategic Planning Steering Committee, Faculty Representative
January 2013-January 2014
- Contributed to the development of a new strategic plan to reposition Ridley College in a competitive
global market
Junior Division (Grade 4-6) Coordinator
September 2014- Present
- Coordinated monthly division meetings to discuss academic and extra-curricular programming
- Represented Junior Division at monthly Academics Team meetings to coordinate Lower School wide
programming
FIRST Lego League Head Coach (Robotics)
September 2011 Present
- Established FIRST Lego League program for students in Grade 4-8 to explore science and technology
through a different medium
- Cultivated relationships with parents to provide support for program including engaging parents as
volunteer coaches, and donation of robotics kits or funds
Mentorship Plus Alumni Volunteer, Brock University
September 2012 Present
- Mentored senior students and recent alumni interested in pursuing careers in education related fields
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The Terrance Cronyn Chair for English or Drama
September 2013-June 2016
- Endowed faculty chair position award by application for outstanding educator to further support
professional development through additional funding for a 3-year period
Connect 2014: Canadas Learning and Technology Conference
Poster Board Presentation: Coding in the Classroom

May 2014

Sharing the PYP Practice (Official IBO PYP Blog)

Guest Blog Post: Maps and infographics to provoke inquiry

April 2014

Connect 2013: Canadas Learning and Technology Conference

Presentation: Using Skype to Support Student Inquiry

May 2013

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS:
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Member
ASCD Member
Active Social Media: Twitter (@MarcieLew), Twitter Chat #pypchat
Blog: marcielewis.wordpress.com

June 2011 Present

June 2007 Present

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
SMART Certified Trainer (Notebook and Response Version 14), Google Educator (Chrome),
Introduction to the PYP (Category 1), Assessment in the PYP (Category 2), The Role of the Coordinator
in the PYP (Category 3), Special Education Part 1, Senior Basic (Mathematics), Primary/Junior
Mathematics Specialist