Jaqueline Buitelaar

Jaqueline Buitelaar is a faculty member at Trinity Western University (TWU), serving as the Professional Year Coordinator and Associate Dean in the School of Education. She holds a BEd from TWU (2001) and an MEd in Educational Practice from Simon Fraser University (2009). Her expertise focuses on literacy and numeracy strategies in primary education, teacher education, and mentoring teacher candidates. Prior to her academic roles, she taught in elementary schools in Abbotsford and mentored teacher candidates through classroom placements.

Her professional journey includes coordinating the Professional Year Program since 2013, which supports teacher candidates during their final practicum. She actively contributes to courses such as EDUC 302/303, EDUC 451/452, and EDUC 455, emphasizing curriculum design and pedagogy in K-7 settings. Her research interests align with improving primary-level teaching practices and teacher preparation.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She resides in Abbotsford with her family and is affiliated with Northview Community Church.