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Naila Jinnah Brunelle

Math Teacher

• Stockholm, Sweden

Naila Jinnah Brunelle: Educator, Communicator, Lifelong Learner

Naila Jinnah Brunelle's Bio:

Naila Jinnah Brunelle's Experience:

• Head of Department, MFL and French and Mathematics Teacher at Internationella Engelska Skolan

  August 2016 - Present | Stockholm, Sweden

  * Teaching French to students from Y6 to Y9, including planning and preparations for the MFL National Test in Y9 * Teaching Math through the pedagogical model to students from Y6 to Y9 * As Head of Department, providing professional development options and opportunities for pedagogical discussions to 4 - 6 Modern Foreign Language teachers * Offering R&D opportunities to students in language and math classes * Helping students prepare for the Math National Test in Y6 and Y9, as well as for the French National Test in Y9 * Planning interactive and engaging lessons that help students see the real life impact of their learning * Helping students to develop a growth mindset through positive thinking and mindfulness training * Mentoring 16 individual students, guiding them towards success academically, socially and behaviourally

• Mathematics Teacher at Internationella Engelska Skolan

  August 2014 - Present | Sundsvall, Sweden

  • Teaching YR 6 and YR 7 mathematics in English to 4 classes of 32 students (128 students total) • Offering 5 hours of Support per week, including 3 hours of in-class Support and 2 hours of Online Support for YR 6-7 students needing help with math homework and test preparation • Preparing active and relevant lessons that engage students at their level by scaffolding and differentiating when possible • Helping students prepare for taking the National Test in YR 6 as well as for tests in general by offering in-class review time, take-home review packages, and sharing tips and tricks for successful test-taking • Using technological tools such as iPads, Khan Academy, and the interactive whiteboards to reach students with different learning needs • Mentoring 16 individual middle school-aged students, guiding them towards success academically, socially and behaviourally

• PTA Liaison at Internationella Engelska Skolan

  January 2015 - June 2015 | Sundsvall, Sweden

  Assisting the PTA with organisational and administrative needs (in addition to my teaching position), including • Communicating with administration, guardians, teachers, Student Council and other school committees • Posting minutes and event information on the SchoolSoft portal • Helping with the coordination of activities and events • Representing teachers at PTA meetings and the PTA at teacher/staff meetings. This position was discontinued at the end of the school year.

• Media: Media & Public Relations, Marketing & Communications Manager at Self-Employed

  2007 - 2014

  •Planning, implementing and analysing media and marketing trends and strategies on print, broadcast, social and new media platforms •Actively increasing event coverage and performing media & public relations duties, including acting as an official representative for print, radio and TV interviews •Developing, designing and writing promotional and communications material including full press kits, social media content and personal branding packages •Organizing high-level fundraising and recognition events, developing a stage script that meets branding and sponsorship requirements, and effective stage management •Training and managing teams of 10+ public relations agents with brand messages •Reporting and photography for internal and external branded publications •Converting media outlets from reporters to local partners to event sponsors Projects include: World Partnership Walk Montreal, Limestone New Media Group, Ismaili Council for Quebec, former NHL players, sports broadcasters, professional photographers, local fundraising events

• Director of Media Relations at Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club

  November 2011 - June 2012

  •Oversaw day-to-day operations in the Bulldogs' media relations department, including media credentials and availability requests. •Developed and implemented social media initiatives and social media guidelines for team, players, and staff. •Responsible for writing, posting and distributing stories, news releases and promotional advisories on HamiltonBulldogs.com and to local and national media contacts. •Interacted with various members of other departments regularly to stay on top of the latest team initiatives, publicizing them as necessary. •Assisted with Game Day Operations and event planning as needed. •Created in-season and off-season media strategies and plans, including 2012-2013 Media Guide, and Social Media Guide for players and staff. In-season contract.

• Other Achievements and Experience at Various

  2005 - 2012

  •2011-2012 Research Assistant at the Institute for Sport Marketing (Laurentian University) •2011 NASSS Advertising and Exhibits Manager •2011-2012 NASSM Student Board Representative •Media and Marketing Deputy Convenor for the World Partnership Walk in Montreal (2009 & 2010): 30% increase in Walk participation, 800% increase in local media coverage, launched local social media brand, finalised first local media partnership •Flash Quotes Reporter for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games’ Olympic News Service at The Whistler Sliding Center and Main Press Centre •Production Assistant and Associate Producer for CBC’s Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games Bell Mobility cellphone video highlights (based in Toronto) •Former President, Concordia University Alumni Association Journalism Chapter and Concordia University Alumni Association Board of Directors representative •Former Quebec Bureau Chief – The Ismaili Canada Magazine & TheIsmaili.org (Insha Publications): Coordinating the publication of all Quebec-based stories: writing, reporting and photography. •Former Communications Committee Member - Ismaili Council for Quebec and the Maritimes: Planning and implementing internal and external media and marketing strategies, creating a weekly community newsletter (writing & layout). Selected Internships & Bylines: The Reporter (Pulp and Paper Canada), Montreal Gazette, Media Magazine, CTV National News, Global Montreal, CJAD 800 News, Rogers Sportsnet, Ismaili Canada Magazine

• Translating: French-English and English-French at Self-Employed

  March 2006 - November 2011

  •Dealing with a variety of content, texts and presentation styles, lengths and formats •Handling extremely tight deadlines, including overnight rushes on large contracts •Translating large densities of technical jargon: medical, artistic, mechanical, & more Clients include: Centre for Excellence in Public Marketing - English to French Communications Anima Ltd - French to English and English to French MontrealPlus.ca/Yellow Pages Group - French to English LOULOU Magazine/Rogers Communications - French to English & English to French Halifax Regional Municipality & Federation of Canadian Municipalities - English to French Ismaili Council for Canada & Ismaili Council for Quebec and the Maritimes - English to French Kematrix Lubricants – English to French World Partnership Walk/Aga Khan Foundation Canada – English to French Samajam - French to English Sympatico Portail Style de Vie - French to English

• Broadcasting: Floor Manager, Bug Operator & Production Assistant at Self-Employed

  2006 - November 2011

  •Coordinating with production crews, talent and communication directors and VPs for player interviews, information distribution and other last-minute requests •Being alert, attentive and available to quickly and efficiently deal with any production problems or technical difficulties that may arise throughout the show •Cueing talent based on production time-counts and other talkback directives •Managing local, in-game and media resources for visiting production crews Clients include: CBC Sports Dome Productions HBO Boxing Versus NBC Sports ShowBox Gearhouse Broadcasting Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC): Hockey Night in Canada (mobile & studio) Bell Mobility 2008 Beijing Olympics cellphone video highlights Tennis Canada’s Rogers Cup.

Naila Jinnah Brunelle's Education:

• University of Ottawa

  2014 – 2014
  Additional Qualification Teaching Certification
  Concentration: Teaching French as a Second Language
  Activities: Part 1 of a possible 3-part specialisation course

• Queen's University

  2013 – 2014
  Bachelor of Education
  Concentration: Primary-Junior Division
  Activities: Producer of the 2013-2014 B.Ed Musical: #Bullying: A Musical (original production), Wrote the 2014 Education Alumni Appeals Letter, Appeared in Queen's University Faculty of Education recruitment video (produced 2014), Frank J. Fowler Award for high academic achievement, outstanding performance in the practicum, and positive contribution to student life in the Faculty of Education.

• Queen's University

  2010 – 2013
  Master of Arts, Kinesiology
  Concentration: Socio-Cultural Studies of Sport, Health and the Body
  Activities: 2011 Advertising and Exhibits Manager for the annual NASSS Conference 2011-2012 NASSM Student Board Representative Activities and Societies: School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences: Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SKHS Graduate Student Council Social Coordinator, NASSM, NASSS, Principal's Special Advisory Committee

• Concordia University

  2004 – 2008
  BA Specialization in Journalism, with Distinction
  Concentration: Print Journalism, Broadcast Journalism
  Activities: Activities and Societies: Journalism Students Association, Co-President Concordia University Alumni Association, Journalism Chapter (Current President)

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