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Alexa Potichnyj

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Dedicated educator with proven ability to foster engaging learning environments that enhance student achievement. Expertise in building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to support educational goals. Committed to inspiring a love for learning through effective communication and innovative teaching strategies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Occasional Teacher

Toronto Catholic District School Board
Toronto, Ontario
05.2025 - Current
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student collaboration and respect.
  • Implemented diverse instructional strategies to meet varying learning styles and needs.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.

Customer Experience Representative - Part Time

Indigo Books and Music
Toronto, Canada
09.2018 - Current
  • Organize and facilitate storytime each Saturday in the Kids Department of Indigo.
  • Foster an inclusive environment by reading books about significant days of remembrance such as Orange Shirt Day and holding discussions following readings.
  • Involved heavily in the hiring process for seasonal employees.
  • Trained incoming employees, having them shadow during their first 3 shifts as I modeled expectations of managers and the company.
  • Manage the needs of multiple clients at one given time, checking on clients during their visits to ensure that they feel comfortable and directing them to desired locations or personnel if they need further assistance.

Ukrainian Dance Instructor

Yavir School of Ukrainian Dance
Toronto, Canada
09.2021 - 06.2025
  • Designed engaging dance curricula for various age groups and skill levels.
  • Developed lesson plans incorporating creative movement and choreography techniques.
  • Organized performance opportunities to showcase student progress and talent.

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Centennial Infant Child and care Centre
Toronto, Canada
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Work with students with exceptionalities aged 18 months - 4 years.
  • Support in the classroom and gained experience working 1 on 1 with students of various ages and abilities.
  • Assist students with developing their sensory-motor skills, language abilities, and physical abilities through special exercises following their Individualized Student Plan.
  • Maintain consistent and well-coordinated support for students with diverse special education needs.
  • Enhance learning environments by creating class displays, activity stations, and sensory activities to promote student autonomy.
  • Impact student behavior through positive reinforcement and effective modeling strategies such as taking deep breaths when feeling frustrated.

Education

Master of Teaching - Education

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
06-2025

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - French Language Learning, French as a Second Language, Sociology

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
06.2023

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Collaboration skills
  • Communication proficiency
  • Student engagement
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Active listening

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Occasional Teacher

Toronto Catholic District School Board
05.2025 - Current

Ukrainian Dance Instructor

Yavir School of Ukrainian Dance
09.2021 - 06.2025

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Centennial Infant Child and care Centre
09.2021 - 06.2023

Customer Experience Representative - Part Time

Indigo Books and Music
09.2018 - Current

Master of Teaching - Education

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - French Language Learning, French as a Second Language, Sociology

University of Toronto
Alexa Potichnyj