Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Bachelor of Education
April Adderley
Newmarket
Summary
Dedicated elementary educator with expertise in differentiated instruction, classroom management, and collaborative problem-solving. Creates engaging lessons and fosters positive learning environments. Analyze data through a variety of means to determine and communicate formative and summative assessment.
Overview
2
2
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.2001 - 06.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting inclusivity and respect among diverse student populations.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to improve student engagement and reduce classroom disruptions.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to assess student progress and address individual educational needs effectively.
- Designed assessments to measure student understanding and inform instructional adjustments for continuous improvement.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques and instructional best practices.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching methods and technology integration in the classroom.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends, driving curriculum enhancements and targeted support initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
York University
Toronto03-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education
York University
Ontario 09.1995 - 03.2001
Skills
- Differentiated instruction based on student interests and ability program building focus to move student forward in skills and understanding
- Collaborative teamwork participation in division, whole school staff meetings and specialized school needs teams and creating safety plans, IEPs and Growth Plans for students
- Classroom management, student created classroom rules, rewards and consequences Use a variety of management strategies and tools connected to student profiles and grade
- Organizational skills, creating daily, monthly, semester and year long teaching plans directly connected to student needs and subject expectations
- Use a variety of assessment skills based on student needs for formative, summative and cumulative results Created assessment rubrics that are directly explained to students Students given direct instruction to self assess there assignments,
- Communicate to parents student achievements and challenges by direct communication and constructing report cards, which included student strengths and suggestions to support student challenges
Accomplishments
Implemented individual student, group and school ESL Program.
Experience teaching special education, exceptional challenges and primary, junior and intermediate autism students.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Level 2 Special Education Certificate
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.2001 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education
York University
09.1995 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
York University