Alyssa Walters
Ajax,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated to helping students of all skill levels excel through personalized support and engaging instruction. Knowledgeable about classroom management strategies and behavioral improvement techniques. Good recordkeeping and project coordination skills. Successful at planning and delivering high-quality lessons and activities to promote student personal growth, academic understanding and skill development. Proficient in integrating technology into the classroom and always looking for ways to improve professional expertise and optimize the learning experience for students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Candidate
University of Toronto
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Three classroom placements (practicum), ranging from 4 to 6 weeks in length
- Teaching the following grades: 1 -3, 5&6 mainly split classes
- Teaching a variety of subjects including but not limited to; math, language, physical education, health, visual arts and social studies
- Created, developed and implemented lesson plans for up to 28 students.
- Evaluated student grasp of material through tests and informal quizzes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Tutoring
Prep Academy Tutors
01.2023 - Current
- Working with students to help them excel in the subjects they may be struggling with
- This includes French, Math, Reading and Writing, as well as helping kids to enhance social skills.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of students and instructors.
Shift Manager
JOEY Don Mills
07.2023 - Current
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
Bartender
JOEY Don Mills
03.2020 - Current
- Engage with guests at the bar top (sometimes a table section as well) while making drinks for the restaurant
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Personal Assistant
Dr. Christine Perez
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Scheduling clients for weekly training sessions
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Programming workouts for weekly training sessions
- Managing new client on-boarding process
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
VOLUNTEER
Tammy Larocque, Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, Heatherington
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitate activities to keep young boys and girls busy during the after-school program
- Assist with homework
- Playing sports
- Supervising group activities
- Engaging in discussions with the older youth to provide proper guidance
- Acting as a positive role model while promoting healthy adult/youth relationships.
Education
Masters of Teaching - Teaching
University of Toronto, Ontario Institute of Education Studies
Toronto, ON06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice, French
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON04.2021
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Stress Management
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Classroom Management
- Bilingual - French
Timeline
Shift Manager
JOEY Don Mills
07.2023 - Current
Tutoring
Prep Academy Tutors
01.2023 - Current
Teacher Candidate
University of Toronto
11.2021 - 04.2023
Personal Assistant
Dr. Christine Perez
06.2020 - 12.2022
Bartender
JOEY Don Mills
03.2020 - Current
VOLUNTEER
Tammy Larocque, Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, Heatherington
01.2019 - 03.2020
Masters of Teaching - Teaching
University of Toronto, Ontario Institute of Education Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice, French
Carleton University
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