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Cathy Pavlik

Central Bedeque,PEI

Summary

Dynamic Community Educator with a proven track record at CMHA, skilled in workshop facilitation and relationship building. Enhanced participant engagement through innovative curriculum development and interactive presentations. Committed to fostering collaboration and addressing community needs, while utilizing strong interpersonal communication to drive impactful educational initiatives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Educator

CMHA
10.2024 - Current
    • Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, optimizing instructional approaches across programs.
    • Increased participant engagement with interactive workshops and presentations.
    • Evaluated community needs and tailored curriculum to meet specific learning objectives.
    • Fostered positive relationships with local organizations for collaborative community education initiatives.

Mental Health Practitioner

Self-employed
07.2017 - Current
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary, ensuring client safety and appropriate support services.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health care.
  • Facilitated workshops on mental health topics like self-care strategies for stress reduction among staff members at schools or workplaces.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals related to career development and work-life balance through targeted coaching interventions.
  • Monitored and recorded patients' progress to determine success of treatments.
  • Tailored therapeutic approaches based on individualized needs assessment conducted during initial consultation sessions.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate successful therapy sessions.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships

Elementary Teacher

Public Schools Branch
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

School Administrator

Durham District School Board
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Served as liaison between parents, staff and students.
  • Recruited and hired amazing teachers to support diverse students.
  • Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
  • Managed school budget effectively, reallocating resources to areas of greatest need without sacrificing quality of education.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to improve overall school performance metrics consistently over time.
  • Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.

Elementary Teacher

Durham District School Board
09.1999 - 06.2021
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
  • Fostered critical thinking skills in students through inquiry-based instruction methods that challenged them to analyze complex ideas.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.

Curriculum Consultant

Regent Park School Of Music
05.2016 - 08.2020
  • Built and delivered learning content according to priority and scope.
  • Promoted equity within the school community by advocating for inclusive policies and practices across all grade levels.
  • Collaborated with educators to create customized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and goals.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies that increased student engagement, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
  • Optimized research project delivery by effectively managing project timelines and milestones.
  • Supported research projects, conducting literature reviews and compiling relevant information.
  • Identified gaps in existing research literature that warranted further investigation, subsequently proposing new research projects to address these areas.

Private Music Instructor

Self-employed
09.2000 - 06.2020
  • Boosted student confidence in live performances by organizing recitals and offering constructive feedback on stage presence techniques.
  • Strengthened students'' sight-reading abilities with targeted exercises and consistent practice routines.
  • Studied and maintained up-to-date knowledge and awareness of testing requirements to prepare students for examinations.
  • Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
  • Established and maintained network of music contacts to promote work continuity.
  • Tutored students in musical theory principals.
  • Prepared students for successful auditions at prestigious music schools or ensembles by honing their technical abilities and polishing performance pieces.

Teaching Associate

York University
09.2012 - 05.2020
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills in students by designing real-world problem-solving activities within the curriculum.
  • Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on topics such as technology integration and innovative teaching methods.
  • Mentored new teachers in best practices for instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of each learner, resulting in increased academic success.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Assessed student progress with regular formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth.
  • Fostered an environment of collaboration among faculty members by organizing regular meetings focused on sharing best practices.
  • Managed grading responsibilities efficiently, providing timely feedback to both students and faculty regarding performance assessments.
  • Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
  • Assisted with development and implementation of new course materials to enhance learning experience.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature

York University
Toronto, ON
08.1998

Bachelor of Education - Bilingual Education

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
05.1999

Associate of Arts - Voice Performance

Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto, ON
10.2006

Master of Arts - Music Performance

York University
Toronto, ON
10.2014

Ph.D. - Music Performance

York University
Toronto, ON
02-2026

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB
08-2026

Skills

  • Workshop facilitation
  • Teaching techniques
  • Relationship building
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Professional demeanor
  • Research analysis
  • Stress management techniques
  • Professionalism
  • Program development
  • Wellness coaching

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Certified EFT Practitioner, EFTInternational - 2017
  • Leadership Training Additional Qualifications, Ontario Principal's Council - 2021
  • Instructional Design Training - 2018
  • Licensed Elementary Teacher, PEI and Ontario - current

Timeline

Community Educator

CMHA
10.2024 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Public Schools Branch
09.2022 - 10.2024

School Administrator

Durham District School Board
07.2021 - 08.2022

Mental Health Practitioner

Self-employed
07.2017 - Current

Curriculum Consultant

Regent Park School Of Music
05.2016 - 08.2020

Teaching Associate

York University
09.2012 - 05.2020

Private Music Instructor

Self-employed
09.2000 - 06.2020

Elementary Teacher

Durham District School Board
09.1999 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature

York University

Bachelor of Education - Bilingual Education

University of Western Ontario

Associate of Arts - Voice Performance

Royal Conservatory of Music

Master of Arts - Music Performance

York University

Ph.D. - Music Performance

York University

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Yorkville University

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