ROCHELLE'S ROOTS
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
About
Rochelle, MEd, OCT
Welcome! I am so happy you are here and interested in what I have to offer as an Educational Consultant. Below is a brief history of my experience where I have developed the knowledge and skills neccessary to provide my services.
Education
Master of Education
Faculty of Education
Brock University
2014-2017
Defended original thesis research in the Teaching, Learning, and Development stream. Researched the integration of tablets to support students' 21st Century Skills during Interdisciplinary Instruction.
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Completed Graduate Internship with EdTech start-up Cube for Teachers. Supported content curration and research (White Paper Report).
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Researched tablets to support emergent literacy for the Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region. Published findings in peer-reviewed journal
Bachelor of Education
Faculty of Education
Brock University
2013-2014
Completed two teaching practicums alongside associate teachers in the District School Board of Niagara. Graduated and became an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) with Additional Qualitifications in Special Education, Teacher Librarian, and Math. Certified to teach Kindergarden-Grade 10
Bachelor of Arts
Child & Youth Studies
Faculty of Education
Brock University
2009-2013
Graduated with Honors and First Class Standing. Completed Honours Thesis on an emergent literacy intervention program with the Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region (LDANR). Completed a four year Undergraduate Degree in Child and Youth Studies. Completed practicums with the LDANR and the District School Board of Niagara.
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
Educational Consultant 2015-Present
I have always found so much value in understanding the reouces and technology entering the classroom. I have experience working directly with education companies, many of whom are EdTech companies. I have developed a wealth of knowledge and skills supporting companies with peer review research (White Papers), curriculum alignment, and conent creation. I am currently working with Vireo Education. I have also worked with Pearson Education, Chalk.com, Cube for Teachers, and Pixton. Please visit my Services page for more information.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Elementary Teacher 2013-Present
Over the past 10 years, I have worked with the most amazing and inspiring students to make a difference in the world. My students and I have achieved many action projects together addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. I am most proud of the outdoor edible garden we have built together with the support from the Whole Kids Foundation and TD Friends of the Environment. My students and I have also explored many Engineer Design Tasks through hydroponics, 3D printing, Microbits, and multiple coding programs. I am a strong advocate for interdisciplinary learning and truly believe student voice and empathetic problem solving are at the heart of my pedagogy.
ACADEMIC
RESEARCHER
Academic Researcher 2014-Present
Immersing myself in my thesis research back in 2014-2017 really taught be the value of academic literature, research, ethics, and publishing. My M.Ed. thesis defence at Brock University was one of my proudest moments in life (M.Ed. Thesis). Graduate studies taught me a lot of grit, which I have carried on to pursue further research endevors. After my M.Ed., I continued to publish with Dr. Tiffany Gallagher on an emergent literacy intervention program (Reading Horizons).
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More recently, I have worked with Dr. Xavier Fazio at Brock University to pursue academic research on students' engagement when taking action towards Socio-Scientific Issues. We have focused on the Earth Force Action model and will continue our research in the 2023-24 school year!
UNIVERSITY
SESSIONAL
INSTRUCTOR
University Sessional Instructor 2017
Combining my passions, educating and resaerching, I had the opportunity to work as a Sessional Instructor at Brock University. It was a great way to pass on my knowledge and understanding of academic studies with the practical application of concepts in the classroom. I instructed two courses at Brock University:
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Congition and the Exceptional Learner - the course focused on Educational Psychology and Special Education
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Language and Literacy year 2 - the course focused on Inquiry-Based Learning, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, and Multiliteracies
Over the past 10 years, I have also worked occasionally as a Teaching Assistant in the Education Department for Undergraduate Courses. Brock University is a special place to work, and I always find myself back there either working or researching.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATE
Environmental Advocate
More of a self-procalimed title, but one that truely comes from my heart. I have learned a lot with my students over the years about taking Climate Action and addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. I have become very passionate about protecting native species and have so much respect for Indigenous ways of knowing and living. If anyone is intersted in a great starting place to build some background knowledge, I highly reccomend reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This book was reccomended to me by my principal/mentor Lisa Scheer and has guided my way of thinking when planning environmental projects.
