Angela Shaw Sivakumar
Oshawa,ON
Summary
OCT Certified and knowledgeable Educator with proven track record in early Early Years education. Developed engaging hands on learning, lesson plans and fostered nurturing classroom environment, enhancing student learning and all round development. Demonstrated strong communication and classroom management skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1.0 Permanent Kindergarten Teacher
Valley Farm PS
2019.08 - Current
1.0 Permanent Kindergarten teacher, Maple Ridge PS, 2018-2019
- Built positive relationships with students and families for a safe, caring and trusted learning environment
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines
- Promoted play-based learning with engaging activities, games and lessons
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment and served as a mentor for new teachers
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations
- Developed and implemented multicultural curriculum, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity among students
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support
- Implemented use of technology to enhance student learning and literacy/numeracy skills
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary/Jr Division
Trent University
Peterborough, ON2013-01
Additional Qualifications
Montessori Diploma -
The Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute
Toronto, ON2008-01
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
Pune University
2003-01
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Excellent classroom management
- Mathematical concepts
- Technology integration
- Behavior management
- Faculty collaboration
- Creative teaching strategies
Work History
- 1.0 LTO Kindergarten teacher, Valley Farm PS, 2016-2018
- 0.3 LTO teaching grades K to 3, Sunset Heights PS, 2016-2016
- 0.4 LTO teaching grades 4 to 6, Jack Miner PS, 2015-2016
- 0.6 LTO Teacher Librarian, Jack Miner PS, 2015-2016
- 1.0 LTO grade 1, Jack Miner PS, 2015-2015
- 1.0 LTO grade 4/5, Jack Miner PS, 2014
- 1.0 LTA grade 8 (Gifted class), Jack Miner PS, 2014
- Elementary Teacher, Whitby Montessori and Elementary School, 2006-2014
- P/J EDUCATOR/Supervisor – Gr.1-6, International School, MUSCAT, OMAN, 1999-2006
Certification
Tammy Hack Principal, Valley Farm PS, tammy.hack@ddsb.ca, 905-767-5083
Tania Sirju, Vice-Principal, Valley Farm PS,
tania.sirju@ddsb.ca, 905-767-4762
Melanie Reed, Principal, Glen Street PS, melanie.ford@ddsb.ca, 905-925-3673
Timeline
1.0 Permanent Kindergarten Teacher
Valley Farm PS
2019.08 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Primary/Jr Division
Trent University
Additional Qualifications
Montessori Diploma -
The Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
Pune University