Olha Kozak
Edmonton
Summary
I am a Ukranian newcomer desiring to use my extensive experience to provide a supportive, fun, and educational environment for young children.
To support my goal I have been taking English classes full-time for one year, and I am now confident to enter the workforse. I wish to setle here permanently with my family and I am looking for full-time employment.
I incorporate art, and specifically music, as much as possible in my interactions with children.
I have 24 years of experience working with children in groups and individually. I have extensive knowledge of child pedagogy and psychology of the preschool period and know how to apply them in practice. I constantly improve my knowledge in order to quickly and efficiently help the comprehensive development of the child. I consider art to be one of the main sources of formation in preschool children of the ability to further successful learning and development of creative personality traits.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Assistant
MWI Catholic Elementary School
06.2023 - Current
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing their unique academic and special needs and helping them reach their full potential.
- Engaged students in learning through effective classroom management techniques that promoted active participation and collaboration.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Early Childhood Educator
Blackmud Creek Child Care & OSC
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Assistant Teacher
Kalyna Kids Ukrainian Education & Childcare
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow teachers to share best practices and coordinate activities across classrooms in the childcare center.
- Organized special events such as field trips and holiday celebrations, creating memorable experiences for both students and families alike.
Music Teacher
Paradise Learning Center
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Fostered positive and inclusive classroom environment, enabling students to confidently express their musical talents.
- Cultivated love for music in children of all ages with diverse, interactive lessons.
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
Music Teacher
Kindergarten
01.2005 - 02.2022
- Promoted creativity and self-expression through composition assignments and performance opportunities for all students.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication and inclusivity among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lessons that connected music concepts to other subject areas.
- Organized successful school concerts, showcasing student talent and increasing community involvement in the arts program.
Education
Anaphylaxis in Schools:What Educators Need To Know
LEAP
Edmonton, AB04-2025
Childhood Trauma: Finding A Way Through
Institut of Child Psychology
Edmonton, AB12-2022
Level 1 Early Childhood Educator
Alberta Child Care Staff Certification
Edmonton, AB09-2022
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Heart 2 Heart First Aid CPR Services
Edmonton, AB08-2022
LINС English Courses Level 3-5
Metro Continuing Education
Edmonton, AB04-2022
Master of Arts -
South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University
Odesa, Ukrain07-1999
Skills
- Building relationships
- Supporting emotions
- Educational support
- Behavior management
- Special needs education
- Behavior improvements
- Creativity and innovation
- Student safety
- Employing effective communication skills
- Modeling positive behaviors
- Demonstrating excellent dependability and responsibility
- Developing good parental interactions
- Tutoring, coaching, providing educational support
- Planning activities and events
- Thinking creatively and uniquely
- Providing light housekeeping
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Education Assistant
MWI Catholic Elementary School
06.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Blackmud Creek Child Care & OSC
06.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant Teacher
Kalyna Kids Ukrainian Education & Childcare
09.2022 - 06.2023
Music Teacher
Paradise Learning Center
09.2022 - 01.2023
Music Teacher
Kindergarten
01.2005 - 02.2022
Anaphylaxis in Schools:What Educators Need To Know
LEAP
Childhood Trauma: Finding A Way Through
Institut of Child Psychology
Level 1 Early Childhood Educator
Alberta Child Care Staff Certification
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Heart 2 Heart First Aid CPR Services
LINС English Courses Level 3-5
Metro Continuing Education
Master of Arts -
South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University
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