Ammara Abbas
Brampton,Ontario
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occasional Teacher
Peel District School Board
04.2023 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
Supply Teacher
Noon Academy
09.2020 - Current
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
Online English Tutor
VIPKID-Teaching Company
11.2015 - 03.2021
- Applied in-depth understanding of course materials and tutoring tactics to help new students.
- Varied teaching methods for verbal language instruction by expressing and selecting specific vocabulary clearly.
- Identified problems with students by clearly and effectively addressing issues.
- Communicated grammar rules clearly in easiest forms without overwhelming student.
Lunchroom Supervisor
Beatty, Public School
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Monitored students during lunchtime and provided verbal cues to students to manage behavior.
- Assisted teachers during non-meal hours with classroom and student support needs.
- Provided supervision of students on the playground during lunch period when required.
- Established safe atmosphere for students to eat, socialize and relax prior to afternoon classes.
Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Olive Grove Islamic School
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Identified children's individual and collective learning needs and planned, prepared and delivering instruction that caters to the full ability range within the class.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Al-Huda Islamic School
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Planned evaluate and revise curriculum, course content, course materials and method of instruction
- Developed and implemented enrichment programs for academically advanced children and remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance
- Assessed student learning progress, comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Al-Huda Islamic School
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans and directing classroom instruction in all subject areas, providing an inviting, exciting, innovative, and challenging learning environment.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline
- Expanded the range of learning through whole class, individual, and small group instruction, cooperative education in math, science, social studies, physical education reading, art, and Islamic studies
- Provided opportunities to encourage students to become life-long learners, assessing student outcomes with formative and summative assessments
Formal Child Care Provider
Mini-skool, A Child's Place
08.2003 - 12.2004
- Encouraged clear procedures and expectations that ensured students assume responsibility for themselves and others, work collaboratively and independently
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
Education
Ontario Elementary Teaching Certification Toronto -
The Ontario College of Teachers
05.2010
State of New York Elementary Teaching Certification -
Canisius College
03.2009
Master of Science - Teaching
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY05.2009
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON06.2007
Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON05.2004
Skills
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Certification
Sexual Abuse Prevention Program-2022
TEFL Certificate -2021
TESOL Certificate-2019
Effective Team Building Seminar-2013
Strategy and planning Seminar-2013
Child Abuse Seminar-2009
Prevention and School Violence Seminar-2009
Timeline
Occasional Teacher
Peel District School Board
04.2023 - Current
Supply Teacher
Noon Academy
09.2020 - Current
Online English Tutor
VIPKID-Teaching Company
11.2015 - 03.2021
Lunchroom Supervisor
Beatty, Public School
09.2014 - 06.2015
Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Olive Grove Islamic School
09.2012 - 06.2013
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Al-Huda Islamic School
09.2011 - 09.2012
Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Al-Huda Islamic School
09.2010 - 06.2011
Formal Child Care Provider
Mini-skool, A Child's Place
08.2003 - 12.2004
Ontario Elementary Teaching Certification Toronto -
The Ontario College of Teachers
State of New York Elementary Teaching Certification -
Canisius College
Master of Science - Teaching
Canisius College
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ryerson University
Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Conestoga College
Sexual Abuse Prevention Program-2022
TEFL Certificate -2021
TESOL Certificate-2019
Effective Team Building Seminar-2013
Strategy and planning Seminar-2013
Child Abuse Seminar-2009
Prevention and School Violence Seminar-2009
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