Nicole Thibault

	Surname Thibault First name Nicole Address of correspondance direct@caslt.org Nationality Canadian
Affiliation with educational networks	Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT) Canadian Association of Immersion Teachers (CAIT) American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Société pour la promotion de l’enseignement de l’anglais au Québec (SPEAQ) Ontario Principals Council (OPC) Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)

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Occupation or position currently held	2003-Present Executive Director Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT) 2000 – 2003 Seconded Professor University of Ottawa Teacher Education Program, Faculty of Education Teaching of Social Studies, Geography and History 2000- 2003 Education Officer (contractual) Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT) Ontario Agri-Food Education, Inc. (OAFE) 1999- 2000 Vice Principal, Merivale Public School Ottawa Carleton District School Board 1995-98 Educational Consultant Ontario Agri-Food Education, Inc. (OAFE) 1994-95 Special Assignment Teacher – Curriculum Leader 1991-92 Social Studies, Language Arts, FSL Program Department, Carleton Board of Education Coordinator for International Languages Program and Instructor Professional Development Carleton Board of Education 1992-94 Core French and EFI Classroom Teacher 1987-91 Parkwood Hills PS, Fallingbrook CES, Blossom Park PS, Carleton Board of Education

Main activities and responsibilities	2003-Present Executive Director, Canadian Assoc. of Second language Teachers Provide leadership and coordinate operations for the association. Responsible for guiding volunteer Board of Directors though the strategic and governance planning and management of the association. Lead the external relations and partnerships, project and program development and management. Facilitate annual networking events between provincial and federal partner groups, pan-Canadian volunteer representatives. Prepare grant proposals. Supervise and evaluate staff. Network with membership, government supporters, and national partners. Develop advocacy, membership, PD and resource development and communications plans. 2003-Present Executive Member, Board of Directors, Canadian Modern Language Review The CMLR is a peer-reviewed journal in the area of second language acquisition and methodology. Invited member to provide guidance and direction in the areas of marketing, advertising, and promotion for the struggling journal.

Name of employer	Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)

Country of employment	Canada

Education and training
Relevant qualifications or training	2005-2008 Certified Association Executive (CAE) Designation – Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) Association Leadership, Change, Strategy & Structure Association Membership Services Association Operations I (Operations Support) Association Operations II (Products & Services) Developments in Association Management 1999-2000 Principal Qualification Course & Training Internship University of Ottawa, Ottawa Carleton District School Board 1998 Honours Specialist - Society: Challenge & Change / Contemporary Studies, University of Ottawa 1994 Specialist – Computers in Education University of Ottawa 1987 Bachelor of Education, Ontario Teacher’s Certificate Primary, Junior, Intermediate Qualifications.

Languages of communication
Mother tongue	English

Other languages	French

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