Adriana Dominicis
King City,Ontario
Summary
Language educator with extensive experience at YCDSB and TCDSB, specializing in lesson planning and student engagement. Achievements include enhancing language skills through innovative teaching methods and organizing cultural events. Expertise in parent communication and individualized instruction, effectively supporting diverse learning needs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor: French, ESL, Italian
Self employed
Canada, China, Singapore, USA
01.2019 - Current
- Adapted lessons to meet the needs of special education students.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide updates on student performance.
- Engaged students with entertaining lessons to enhance interest and promote learning.
- Counseled students on study skills, organizational techniques, time management strategies.
- Offered online and offline services.
Professional Teaching Experience
YCDSB, TCDSB
Toronto, Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Ontario
09.1991 - 11.2021
- Developed and executed lesson plans to enhance language skills, including grammar and pronunciation.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to review student progress.
- Coached various sports teams and facilitated many clubs.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and formative assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and performance data.
- Participated in professional development focused on language teaching techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum design and assessment methods.
- Utilized multimedia resources to boost student engagement with course material.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Organized cultural events such as plays, music performances and guest speakers to help students gain a better understanding of the culture associated with the language being taught.
Education
Additional Qualification Courses - Junior Division,Religious Ed Part I,ESL Part I
Ontario College of Teachers
Toronto, ON04-1992
Faculty of Education Program - Modern Languages
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON04-1991
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages, Honours Program
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON04-1990
Skills
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Language instruction and student assessment
- Time management and resource gathering
- Parent communication and consultations
- Cultural event organization
- Team collaboration and individualized instruction
- Confidence building and homework assistance
- Patience and empathy
Affiliations
- Staff advisor: Richmond Hill chapter of jack.org
- Volunteer: National Bank Open, Rogers Cup, Tennis Canada
- Enjoy tennis, travelling, movies, cooking, regular fitness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private Tutor: French, ESL, Italian
Self employed
01.2019 - Current
Professional Teaching Experience
YCDSB, TCDSB
09.1991 - 11.2021
Additional Qualification Courses - Junior Division,Religious Ed Part I,ESL Part I
Ontario College of Teachers
Faculty of Education Program - Modern Languages
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages, Honours Program
University of Toronto
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