Alexandra Palumbo
Maple,ON
Summary
Passionate teacher candidate with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts using interactive classroom instruction and observation. Energetic, and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Worker
Among Friends Day Care
01.2023 - Current
- Encourage children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Maintain accurate and detailed record on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Observe and lead activities.
Emergency Supply Teacher
York Catholic District School Board
04.2020 - Current
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Camp Director
City Of Vaughan
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Planned and implemented summer camp daily activities to encourage campers' personal growth and positive peer relationships.
- Established partnerships with community organizations for joint events and programming, further enriching the available activities for campers.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Answered phones quickly, addressing questions, taking messages and forwarding calls.
Teacher's Assistant
North Hill Private School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
York University
North York, ON04.2023
BED - Teacher's College
York University
North York, ON04.2025
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Goal Setting
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Team Training
- Time Management
- Patience and Empathy
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Educational Support
- Caring and Responsible
Hobbies
- The Dance Zone Competitive Dancer
- Royal Conservatory of Music Piano Player
Timeline
Daycare Worker
Among Friends Day Care
01.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
North Hill Private School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Emergency Supply Teacher
York Catholic District School Board
04.2020 - Current
Camp Director
City Of Vaughan
04.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Education
York University
BED - Teacher's College
York University