Anju Lisa Groodoyal
353 Commissioners Rd West,London, ON
Summary
I am a compassionate and engaging educator, dedicated to motivating students and fostering their success. I believe in creating a community of learners by embracing students' diverse needs, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, and promoting 21st century skills. I have a positive attitude towards learning and working collaboratively with others. My focus and commitment will always be on the students by fostering their growth and empowering them to find their voice.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Grade 1 Teacher
Thames Valley District School Board
London, Ontario
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of each student.
- Implemented UFLI for literacy instruction to support students phonemic awareness, decoding abilities and reading comprehension.
- Assessed student performance using various formative and summative assessment tools, guiding future instruction based on data analysis.
- Developed strong relationships with students' families to better understand their backgrounds and learning needs.
- Created a supportive and inclusive learning environment that empowered students to learn, build confidence, and grow.
Primary Prep Teacher
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Taught primary music, dance, art, health and social studies.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents to support student development and academic success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and creating positive relationships with students
Kindergarten LTO: University Heights Public School
Thames Valley District School Board
London, Ontario
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to support students’ diverse needs.
- Utilized responsive classroom management strategies based on social-emotional learning, positive reinforcement and proactive behaviour.
- Sustained positive relationships with staff, children and parents.
- Maintained continual assessment of students learning through informal and formal methods (i.e observations,checklists, running records)
- Created a digital, interactive learning environment with Google Classroom and developed and prepared virtual lessons, videos, and engaging activities for students.
Kindergarten LTO: Jack Chambers Public School
Thames Valley District School Board
London, Ontario
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Prepared and taught educational lessons based on curriculum expectations using The Kindergarten Program (2016).
- Established and maintained a positive and respectful classroom culture with effective behavior management practices and classroom organization.
- Worked collaboratively with ECE partner and staff.
- Differentiated curriculum to address the multimodal learning needs of children; accomplished by means of daily implementation of literacy centres, small reading groups and math explorations.
- Promoted inquiry-based learning and developmentally appropriate practice.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared the Kindergarten Communication of Learning.
Kindergarten LTO, Glen Cairn Public School
Thames Valley District School Board
London, Ontario
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Cultivated a classroom environment conducive to learning and growing.
- Conferred with parents, teachers, learning support team, and administrators to help transition and work with students with behavioural needs.
- Maintained learning environment, and practiced effective classroom management techniques.
- Prepared progress reports, anecdotal records and conducted parent-teacher conferences.
- Worked cooperatively with others and established positive working relationships.
- Worked with a diverse group of students with different backgrounds and learning styles and abilities.
- Conducted daily progress and behavior monitoring to facilitate student achievement and parent-teacher conferences.
- Promoted inquiry-based learning and developmentally appropriate practice.
- Engaged in consistent communication with parents to enhance home-school connection.
Primary Prep LTO: Arthur Ford Public School
Thames Valley District School Board
London, Ontario
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Taught primary music, dance and library.
- Prepared and adapted educational lessons to fit a variety of class sizes.
- Worked in a team-supported learning environment.
- Observed and evaluated student’s performance using a variety of assessment strategies.
- Responsible for shelving, checking in and returning books.
- Maintained library materials and supplies and experienced with library electronic software.
- Instructed and guided students in the use of all the library resources.
Occasional Teacher
Thames Valley District School Board
London, Ontario
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Filled in daily substitute teacher vacancies from kindergarten to grade eight.
- Employed lecture, modelling, discussion and interactive teaching methods in class.
- Maintained effective and appropriate classroom management strategies.
- Ability to adapt lesson plan/instruction techniques for students with diverse learning needs.
- Integrated technology in the classroom with the use of the Smartboard, IPads, and Chromebooks.
- Engaged consistently in positive interactions with students, staff, and families.
Early Childhood Educator
Thames Valley District School Board
London, Ontario
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Responsible for creating educational activities and lessons in subjects including Mathematics, Science, Art, and Literacy.
- Used diverse assessment strategies when evaluating student's learning and knowledge.
- Worked collaboratively with the classroom teacher in planning educational lessons and creating a community of learners.
- Engaged in positive and consistent communication with families to promote a home-school partnership.
Early Childhood Educator
Latchkey Day Care & Learning Centre
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Created an enriching, safe, learning environment for students.
- Worked with preschool children, kindergarteners, and school-age children.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate lessons and activities based on children's interests (Emergent Curriculum).
- Worked collaboratively with staff and parents.
- Assisted students with their homework and supported students' different learning styles.
- Facilitated positive and respectful interactions between students.
Tutor
Sharon Chaggar
09.2012 - 10.2013
- Worked one-on-one with grade ten student in subjects including Science, History, and English.
- Worked one-on-one with grade six student in subjects including Math, Literacy and Social Studies.
- Created flashcards, quizzes and worksheets for study preparation.
- Created weekly lecture plans.
- Implemented various educational strategies and learning goals to facilitate learning.
Education
Master of Professional Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Western Ontario
London, ON 09.2014 - 09.2016
Concurrent Education - BA (Psychology)/BEd/ECE
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON 09.2006 - 06.2011
Skills
Kindergarten Part 1 –Trent University (July 2022)
Special Education Part 1 –University of Western (March 2021)
Teaching English Language Learners Part 1 –Trent University (July, 2020)
Intermediate Basic Family Studies ABQ-University of Western (July, 2011)
Certification
How to Navigate The Reading Strategies Book & The Writing Strategies Book
Volunteer Experience
1. Byron Somerset P.S- Math Night
(May, 2025)
-demonstrated engaging math activities for parents and children to support learning and collaboration.
-addressed parents' questions about math activities and learning strategies to support student growth.
2. Northwest London Resource Centre
(March 2018- January 2019)
-provided after-school tutoring to students of all ages at Sherwood Branch Library in subjects including Math, Literacy, Science, and Social Studies
3. Sandwich West Public School: Backstage Help
(May, 2009)
- responsible for stage lights and cueing students lines for the school’s play “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."
4. Greater Essex Country District School Board
(October 2006- June 2013)
-have completed more than 100 hours in JK/SK, Grade 2 and Grade 4 classrooms.
-volunteered at J.E. Benson Public School in the Full-Day Kindergarten classroom.
-assisted in LaSalle Public School's "Winter Coats" charitable campaign.
-volunteered at LaSalle Public School in the primary classrooms.
Timeline
How to Navigate The Reading Strategies Book & The Writing Strategies Book
02-2024
Early Literacy Kits
10-2023
Grade 1 Teacher
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2023 - Current
Primary Prep Teacher
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2022 - 09.2023
Culturally Responsive Mathematics Education
04-2022
Building Number Sense in the Primary Years
01-2021
Kindergarten LTO: University Heights Public School
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2020 - 06.2021
Kindergarten LTO: Jack Chambers Public School
Thames Valley District School Board
02.2020 - 06.2020
Kindergarten LTO, Glen Cairn Public School
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2019 - 12.2019
Primary Prep LTO: Arthur Ford Public School
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2018 - 11.2018
Occasional Teacher
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2017 - 06.2022
Master of Professional Education - Early Childhood Education
University of Western Ontario
09.2014 - 09.2016
Early Childhood Educator
Thames Valley District School Board
01.2014 - 06.2017
Tutor
Sharon Chaggar
09.2012 - 10.2013
Early Childhood Educator
Latchkey Day Care & Learning Centre
02.2012 - 12.2013
Concurrent Education - BA (Psychology)/BEd/ECE
University of Windsor
09.2006 - 06.2011
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