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ALINA FLOCH

White Rock

Summary

Compassionate and experienced educator, adept in individual planning, literacy strategies and fostering student, parent, and community rapport. Excel in creating inclusive and warm learning environments, significantly enhancing student engagement through project-based and inquiry-based learning. Expert in designing tailored Annual Instruction Plans, achieving remarkable progress in student assessments and interventions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secondary EAL and English Teacher

SD36
09.2022 - Current
  • Teaching Grades 8-12 EAL programming
  • Teaching Grade 8 English
  • Developing Annual Instruction Program goals and plans
  • Assessing EAL students upon entry into the program
  • Promoting a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
  • Establishing strong relationships with parents through regular communication and promoting family involvement in students' education
  • Connecting and collaborating with specialists within the school and broader community


Special Education and Distance Education Teacher

Saanich SD
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • Communicated with students, parents, IT, program administrators and supervisor to resolve course-related issues.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Reduced feelings of isolation among students with special needs by implementing inclusive classroom practices.

Secondary EAL and English/Creative Writing Teacher

Saskatoon Public School District
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning, as well as in English and Creative Writing courses
  • Supervised and helped to guide Education Assistant in supports required
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.

Special Education Teacher

Saskatoon Public Schools
09.2010 - 06.2015
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Supervised and supported several Education Assistants
  • Coordinated and assessed student work experience placements within the community
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Education

Bachlelor of Education, Post-Academic - Special Education

University of Saskatchewan
05-1999

Bachelor of Arts - English, Sociology And First Nations Studies

University of Saskatchewan
05-1997

Skills

  • Project-based learning
  • Literacy strategies
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student, parent, and community rapport
  • Inquiry-based learning

Certification

  • TESOL Certified
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification
  • Social Thinking Conference certificates (Michelle Garcia Winner)
  • Member of LATA-BC (Learning Assistance Teachers' Association of BC)
  • Member of TESOL BC (BC Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
  • Anti-racism education certified
  • Literacy Assessment marker for the Ministry of Education (current)
  • Self-Regulation Skills Certificate

Affiliations

  • BC Teacher of English as Additional Language (TEAL) member
  • Council for Exceptional Children member

Timeline

Secondary EAL and English Teacher

SD36
09.2022 - Current

Special Education and Distance Education Teacher

Saanich SD
09.2018 - 06.2021

Secondary EAL and English/Creative Writing Teacher

Saskatoon Public School District
09.2016 - 06.2017

Special Education Teacher

Saskatoon Public Schools
09.2010 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English, Sociology And First Nations Studies

University of Saskatchewan

Bachlelor of Education, Post-Academic - Special Education

University of Saskatchewan

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