Dawn Marie Bernardi
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Dedicated teacher with over 18 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects; Geography, Health and Nutrition, Child Development and Gerontology, Food Services, English, Civics and Religion. Highly skilled at project planning, implementing, adaptation of success criteria and evaluating progression. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a team, collaborating to ensure learning at all levels. Knowledgeable at handling a wide range of accounting and administrative tasks, processed daily budget reports, expenditures and payments. Hardworking with strong organizational skills, ready to help achieve team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
Thunder Bay, ON
09.2004 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet Ontario Curriculum documents.
- Worked cooperatively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Qualified and Experienced in teaching a variety differentiated learning environments such as; Hospitality and Tourism, Transition Programs, Social Studies, and Language
- Lead and manage large numbers of pupils in high risk settings.
- Organized and implemented training workshops for professional development.
- Formulated and managed an annual budget ensuring that all policies were followed.
- Develop detailed project plans, define roles and responsibilities, analyze and manage project risks.
- Piloted many programs that needed to follow ministry health and safety standards and guidelines.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for school, local community and abroad.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to providing feedback and discussing instructional success criteria strategies and goals.
- Build, assess and adapts evaluation tools and success criteria for individual and/or group needs for students
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
- Develops and cultivates relationships, internally and externally, to increase success, influence, collaborate and proactively add value to transform programs.
- Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student centered learning.
- Devise and implement creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and well planned activities.
- Supported teachers and colleagues through mentoring programs which help improve demands of the job, classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that address all students as well as those with individualized IEP (Individual education plans) as part of integrated classroom strategies.
Auxiliary Waitress
Pine Tree Catering
Thunder Bay , Ontario
11.2016 - Current
- Quickly learned to adapt skills and apply them to tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Carried out directed duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Accountant Assistant
Caribou Restaurant & Wine Bar
Thunder Bay, ON
07.2003 - 08.2004
- Completed daily financial reports, and entrusted to deposited large sums of income.
- Documented business expenses and sales.
- Followed office systems for completeness of records.
- Balanced reports to submit for approval and verification.
- Produced and distributed invoices and financial documents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Education -
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON2004
Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C - Certification #102835807
Canadian Red Cross
Thunder Bay, ON11.2021
Food Handler Training Certificate - Certificate 7807
Ontario Ministry of Health And Long Term Care
Thunder Bay Public District Health Unit 01.2020
Joint Health And Safety Program (Part 2) - MLTSD ID: AC63291
Ontario Ministry of Labour
Thunder Bay, ON11.2020
NZ Deep Learning Virtual Lab 2020 -
Education And Skills Training
New Zealand Deep Learning Global Team - Virtual 07.2020
Skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision-Making
- Food Preparation
- Special Education Experienced
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Budget Planning and Analysis
- Safety management
- Progress Evaluation
Additional Information
Graham Campers Association - Board Member
- Advocate for Heath and Safety and acquisition of AED for community
- Active contribution to cohesive and efficient board procedure and implementation
Thunder Bay Women's Hockey Association - Treasurer & Board Member
- Ensured that the organization maintained appropriate financial books that were accurate and up-to-date (previously in arrears)
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget
- Ensured that payroll and other liabilities are settled in a timely manner
St. Patrick High School - Eco Team Lead
- Facilitated student led Eco Schools certifications (Bronze and Silver Level)
- Helped to nurture young adults learn about ecological impacts and reduce the environmental impact on schools by building a more sustainable community.
St. Patrick High School Assistant Coach - Women's Hockey & Wrestling
- Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
- Developed positive relationships with parents schools and the community.
- Supervised practices prioritizing safety at all times.
St. Patrick High School - Student Council Lead
- Guided student leaders in successfully planning events, making decisions and representing their fellow students
- developing students leadership skills and supporting their efforts to serve their school.
Timeline
Auxiliary Waitress
Pine Tree Catering
11.2016 - Current
Teacher
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
09.2004 - Current
Accountant Assistant
Caribou Restaurant & Wine Bar
07.2003 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Arts Education -
Lakehead University
Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C - Certification #102835807
Canadian Red Cross
Food Handler Training Certificate - Certificate 7807
Ontario Ministry of Health And Long Term Care
Joint Health And Safety Program (Part 2) - MLTSD ID: AC63291
Ontario Ministry of Labour
NZ Deep Learning Virtual Lab 2020 -
Education And Skills Training
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