Shelby Steward
About Shelby Steward
Shelby Steward is a Senior Learning Specialist at TELUS and an English Second Language Teacher at NAE Smart Teachers in Oakville, Ontario.
Title and Current Roles
Shelby Steward holds the title of Senior Learning Specialist. Currently, Shelby is employed at NAE Smart Teachers as an English Second Language Teacher in Oakville, Ontario. Additionally, Shelby works at TELUS in the role of Senior Learning Specialist and serves as a Soccer Coach at Future Girls Soccer in Oakville, Ontario.
Professional Experience
Shelby Steward's career spans various roles across different fields. Previously, Shelby was a Learning Specialist II at TELUS from 2017 to 2020. At Oxford Learning Centres Inc. in Oakville North, Shelby served as Education Director from 2015 to 2017 and briefly as a Teacher in 2015. Shelby also held the role of Overseas Recruitment Manager at REd Teachers from 2014 to 2017 in Canada. Other roles include Science, Maths, and PE Teacher at Marriotts School in Stevenage, UK, in addition to various teaching and administrative positions in South Africa, El Salvador, and Canada.
Education and Qualifications
Shelby Steward has a diverse educational background. Shelby obtained Additional Qualification in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching from Queen's University in 2017. Shelby also achieved a Guidance Counsellor Part 1 certification from Brock University in 2015. Shelby earned a Bachelor of Education from Brock University in 2011-2012 and a Bachelor in Physical Education from the same institution from 2007 to 2011. Shelby completed secondary education at Iroquois Ridge, obtaining an Ontario High School Diploma from 2003 to 2007.
Soccer Coaching and Community Involvement
In addition to professional responsibilities, Shelby Steward is actively involved in community work, especially through soccer. As a coach at Future Girls Soccer in Oakville, Shelby also hosts 'weekend party' drop-in sessions using soccer, particularly the EPL, to promote confidence in speaking English. Shelby focuses on planning and facilitating lessons and provides regular student feedback to parents. These initiatives help foster a supportive and engaging learning environment outside of traditional classroom settings.