Jessica Leslie has over 20 years of experience in education, including 15 years working with diverse children and adults, she is a detail-oriented instructor well-versed in curriculum development, program management, and adult learning principles. Jessica has a proven track record in writing training materials and facilitating professional development in areas such as Supporting Diversity in the Classroom, Trauma-Informed Classrooms, Dyslexia and EAL, and Integrating Students with Sight Loss.

Jessica’s strong and empathetic communication skills are supported by a Professional Development Certificate in Intercultural Communication from The University of British Columbia, a BA in Linguistics and TESOL, and a Master of Education in Supporting Diverse Learners from Mount St Vincent University. Jessica has taught the gamut of EAL, LINC, EAP, and EFL from literacy all the way up to college prep in multiple countries and has taken roles including head instructor, PBLA lead, Team Lead, and currently, as Accessibility Support Program coordinator at Immigration Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) for the past 6 years.

Additionally, she volunteers as a Board Member for the CCLB and serves on various accessibility-focused committees and working groups both locally and nationally.