Angela Shaw Sivakumar

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