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Barbara Killy

Aldergrove,BC

Summary

I was a passionate Elementary School Teacher for 30+ years. I had a proven history of creating engaged classroom environments which supported diverse student strengths and needs.

As a classroom teacher I was devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential.

I am an accomplished classroom teacher who was successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. I have a proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. I was dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development in every student I taught.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher - Grade 3

School District #34 - Abbotsford B.C.
09.2018 - 06.2020

Classroom Teacher - Grade 2/3

School District #34 - Abbotsford, B.C.
01.2016 - 06.2018

Classroom Teacher - Grade 2

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
09.2011 - 06.2015

Classroom Teacher - Grade 2/3

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C,
09.2009 - 06.2011

Classroom Teacher - Grade 1 and Grade 2/3

School District #43
03.2002 - 06.2009

Classroom Teacher - Grades K /1 /2

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
09.1993 - 06.1997

Music Teacher - Grades Kindergarten to Grade 5

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
09.1990 - 06.1992

Classroom Teacher - Grade 3

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
09.1989 - 01.1990

Classroom Teacher - Grade 5

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
09.1988 - 06.1989

Teacher On Call

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
09.1986 - 06.1988

For all the above years of teaching, I:

  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
04.1986

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Class Management
  • Organizational Planning
  • Communication with parents
  • Field Trip Organization
  • Team Collaboration
  • Safety Awareness
  • Standards Compliance

Languages

English

Timeline

Classroom Teacher - Grade 3

School District #34 - Abbotsford B.C.
09.2018 - 06.2020

Classroom Teacher - Grade 2/3

School District #34 - Abbotsford, B.C.
01.2016 - 06.2018

Classroom Teacher - Grade 2

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
09.2011 - 06.2015

Classroom Teacher - Grade 2/3

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C,
09.2009 - 06.2011

Classroom Teacher - Grade 1 and Grade 2/3

School District #43
03.2002 - 06.2009

Classroom Teacher - Grades K /1 /2

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
09.1993 - 06.1997

Music Teacher - Grades Kindergarten to Grade 5

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
09.1990 - 06.1992

Classroom Teacher - Grade 3

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
09.1989 - 01.1990

Classroom Teacher - Grade 5

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
09.1988 - 06.1989

Teacher On Call

School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
09.1986 - 06.1988

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education

University of British Columbia
Barbara Killy