Carmela Papalia
Kincardine
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board, excelling in classroom management and fostering student rapport. Adept at lesson planning and motivating students, I create engaging learning environments that enhance academic success and promote a love for the French language. Fluent in French, I inspire students to reach their full potential.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Occasional Teacher
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
09.2008 - Current
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Core French Teacher
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
09.1979 - 06.2008
- Fostered a love for the French language within each student while guiding them towards reaching their full potential academically.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create cross-curricular projects that enriched students'' understanding of French culture and history.
- Enhanced classroom experience by incorporating diverse teaching methods such as group work, individual assignments, role-plays, and multimedia presentations.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to ensure open communication about student progress and performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, academic achievements, behavior issues, and overall progress towards learning goals.
- Assessed students'' learning needs through regular evaluations, adapting lesson plans accordingly to maximize success.
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Toronto Teachers' College
Toronto, ON, Canada04-1976
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON, Canada05-1975
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Positive role model and mentor
- Fluent in French
- Student rapport
- Elementary education
- Subject matter expertise
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Occasional Teacher
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
09.2008 - Current
Core French Teacher
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
09.1979 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Toronto Teachers' College
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
McMaster University
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