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David Koop

Kingsville,ON

Summary

Dedicated former elementary school teacher with 20 years of experience educating and mentoring students in grades 1 through 5. Highly skilled in communication, organization, leadership, and team collaboration. Before teaching, I was self-employed in the field of TV/Film audio post-production, music recording, and analog-to-digital media conversions. Prior work also includes driving tractor-trailers and operating heavy equipment in the sand and gravel mining industry. Seeking a flexible, part-time opportunity where strong interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills can be effectively utilized.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Greater Essex County District School Board
09.2005 - Current
  • Delivered engaging instruction to students in grades 1–5, fostering academic growth and emotional development in diverse classroom settings.
  • Developed lesson plans, assessment tools, and differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators and school staff to create individualized learning plans.
  • Managed administrative duties including grading, progress tracking, and compliance with school district and provincial documentation requirements.
  • Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.

Audio Engineer

Ocean Sound (Vancouver, BC), Sharpe Sound Studios (Vancouver, BC), Self-Employed
01.1996 - 08.2010
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Sound Effects Design and Editing
  • Music Recording
  • Analog-to-Digital Format Conversions of Various Audio/Visual Media

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
01-2005

Recording Arts And Sciences

Trebas Institute
Vancouver, BC
01-1997

Skills

  • Delivering Instruction Tailored to a Wide Variety of Learning Abilities
  • Planning & Organizational Skills
  • Effective Communication & Public Speaking
  • Team Collaboration & Relationship Building
  • Music & Audio/Visual Gear Operations
  • Time Management & Multi-tasking
  • Document Preparation & Recordkeeping
  • Continuous Learning & Adaptability
  • Class ACZ Driver’s Licence

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

PSHSA Certification Parts 1 & 2 for JHSC

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Greater Essex County District School Board
09.2005 - Current

Audio Engineer

Ocean Sound (Vancouver, BC), Sharpe Sound Studios (Vancouver, BC), Self-Employed
01.1996 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Windsor

Recording Arts And Sciences

Trebas Institute
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