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.
Mountain Elementary School - Abbotsford
09.2018 - 06.2020
Classroom Teacher - Grade 2/3
School District #34 - Abbotsford, B.C.
Godson Elementary School
01.2016 - 06.2018
Classroom Teacher - Grade 2
School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
Aspenwood Elementary School
09.2011 - 06.2015
Classroom Teacher - Grade 2/3
School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C,
Moody Elementary School
09.2009 - 06.2011
Classroom Teacher - Grade 1 and Grade 2/3
School District #43
Parkland Elementary School
03.2002 - 06.2009
Classroom Teacher - Grades K /1 /2
School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
Walton Elementary School
09.1993 - 06.1997
Music Teacher - Grades Kindergarten to Grade 5
School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
Central Elementary School
09.1990 - 06.1992
Classroom Teacher - Grade 3
School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
Central Elementary School
09.1989 - 01.1990
Classroom Teacher - Grade 5
School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
Central Elementary School
09.1988 - 06.1989
Teacher On Call
School District #43 - Coquitlam, B.C.
All Schools In Coquitlam - All Grades
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.