CLAUDIA RIBEIRO
Burlington,Canada
Summary
Dedicated educator with nearly two decades of experience in designing and implementing engaging curriculum activities across diverse subjects. Expertise in fostering a motivating learning environment through positive reinforcement and interactive, student-centered instruction. Proven track record in enhancing students' literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, empowering them to reach their full potential. Committed to nurturing a love for learning and promoting academic success in every classroom setting. Recently launched my own tutoring business focused on supporting dyslexic individuals, providing specialized strategies to help them build confidence and thrive academically.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Startup Founder
Links in Literacy
10.2024 - Current
- Maintain accurate records of each student''s progress and achievements, providing valuable information for future tutoring sessions.
- Foster a positive atmosphere during tutoring sessions improving focus concentration levels among students.
- Communicate with parents regularly regarding student performance, addressing concerns and celebrating achievements together.
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
Candidate Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Hamilton Learning Centre for Children
09.2018 - Current
- Provide evidence-based, remedial, Orton-Gillingham tutoring to children with difficulties in reading, spelling, writing, and related scholastic skills, formally identified as the specific learning disability dyslexia
Long-Term Occasional Teacher (LTO)
Halton District School Board
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Adopted a culturally responsive teaching approach within the classroom to promote an inclusive and accepting classroom community.
- Designed, implemented, and assessed all content across various curriculums.
- Implemented policies & procedures for efficient classroom operations, and successfully managed students’ activities using positive behavior incentives.
- Evaluated student progress using specific outcomes to determine individual levels of achievement.
- Provided student progress reports to school administrators and parents/guardians.
- Supervised students during field trips, recesses, and other special events at the school.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development days.
- Participated in the Student-Led Coaching initiative provided by the School Board (2020-2021).
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Most of the students improved at least 2 Grade levels in persuasive writing through the Student-Led Coaching initiative (2020-2021).
Long-Term Occasional Teacher (LTO)
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Adopted a culturally responsive teaching approach within the classroom to promote an inclusive and accepting classroom community.
- Designed, implemented, and assessed all content across various curriculums.
- Implemented policies & procedures for efficient classroom operations, and successfully managed students’ activities using positive behavior incentives.
- Evaluated student progress using specific outcomes to determine individual levels of achievement.
- Provided student progress reports to school administrators and parents/guardians.
- Supervised students during field trips, recesses, and other special events at the school.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development days.
- Participated in the Student-Led Coaching initiative provided by the School Board (2020-2021).
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Most of the students improved at least 2 Grade levels in persuasive writing through the Student-Led Coaching initiative (2020-2021).
Daily Occasional Teacher
Various Schools | DPCDSB & HCDSB
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Implemented prepared lessons in already established classrooms.
- Supervised students during recesses, assemblies, and other special events at the school, when applicable.
Teacher and Curriculum Developer
KNB Learning
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented LEGO Builders, LEGO Robotics, Minecraft Education, Coding and Media Studies curriculum for students aged 3-16.
Elementary School Teacher – Intermediate Phase
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic School
01.2015 - 01.2016
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Assisted individual students and small groups of students in improving their marks in Mathematics.
Elementary School Teacher – Grades 1, 3 and 4
Waterstone College
01.2009 - 01.2014
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Successfully planned and implemented individual remedial programs for students with reading difficulties.
- Won the Dramatized Poetry item (Choral Verse) at the Alberton Eisteddfod in 2012.
Elementary School Teacher – Grade 1
St. Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls
01.2005 - 01.2008
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Awarded second place at the Model United Nations Debating Competition, 2007.
Education
B.Ed.Hons. - Educational Psychology
Rand Afrikaans University
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2004
B.Prim.Ed. - Junior Primary Education
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa01.2003
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Parent Communications
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Growth mindset
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Portuguese (Fluent)
Affiliations
- National Institute for Learning Development (NILD): Registered Educational Therapist (non-practicing associate) 2018-2020, 2025
- International Dyslexia Association, Ontario Branch
Certification
- Ontario College of Teachers: Registration Number: 674427
Timeline
Owner/Startup Founder
Links in Literacy
10.2024 - Current
Long-Term Occasional Teacher (LTO)
Halton District School Board
03.2023 - 06.2024
Long-Term Occasional Teacher (LTO)
Halton Catholic District School Board
09.2019 - 03.2023
Candidate Orton-Gillingham Tutor
Hamilton Learning Centre for Children
09.2018 - Current
Daily Occasional Teacher
Various Schools | DPCDSB & HCDSB
01.2018 - 01.2019
Teacher and Curriculum Developer
KNB Learning
01.2017 - 01.2018
Elementary School Teacher – Intermediate Phase
Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Elementary School Teacher – Grades 1, 3 and 4
Waterstone College
01.2009 - 01.2014
Elementary School Teacher – Grade 1
St. Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls
01.2005 - 01.2008
B.Ed.Hons. - Educational Psychology
Rand Afrikaans University
B.Prim.Ed. - Junior Primary Education
University of Pretoria
Hobbies and Interests
Dyslexia
Learning Differences
Reading Instruction
Traveling
Boxing
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