I am a recently retired (June 2023) Upper Grand District School Board Teacher and would like to continue learning and growing as an educator.
Dedicated teacher offering 35 years of experience in education.
Resourceful and passionate educator with an adaptable and approachable style.
Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students. devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential.
Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher ( Grades 5 and 6)
Upper Grand District School Board
Westminster Woods Public School
09.2010 - 06.2023
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Enjoyed team teaching with grade partners
Teacher (self-contained Junior Grades)
Upper Grand District School Board
Tytler Public School, Guelph
09.2003 - 06.2010
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Teacher (self-contained Junior Grades)
Upper Grand District School Board
09.2002 - 06.2003
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Teacher (self-contained Intermediate Class)
Peel District School Board
09.2001 - 06.2002
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Teacher (Intensive Support and Assessment Programs
York Catholic District School Board
09.1995 - 06.2001
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Teacher (Intensive Support and Assessment Programs
York Catholic District School Board
09.1993 - 06.1995
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Core Resource Teacher -Grades JK-8
York Catholic District School Board
01.1989 - 09.1993
Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Occasional Teacher (K-8)
Greater Essex County District School Board
Windsor
1984.Sep - 1988.Jun
Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
04.1981
Ontario Teachers' Certificate: Primary/Junior -
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
04.1981
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
06.1977
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Teacher ( Grades 5 and 6)
Upper Grand District School Board
09.2010 - 06.2023
Teacher (self-contained Junior Grades)
Upper Grand District School Board
09.2003 - 06.2010
Teacher (self-contained Junior Grades)
Upper Grand District School Board
09.2002 - 06.2003
Teacher (self-contained Intermediate Class)
Peel District School Board
09.2001 - 06.2002
Teacher (Intensive Support and Assessment Programs
York Catholic District School Board
09.1995 - 06.2001
Teacher (Intensive Support and Assessment Programs
York Catholic District School Board
09.1993 - 06.1995
Core Resource Teacher -Grades JK-8
York Catholic District School Board
01.1989 - 09.1993
Occasional Teacher (K-8)
Greater Essex County District School Board
1984.Sep - 1988.Jun
Bachelor of Education -
University of Windsor
Ontario Teachers' Certificate: Primary/Junior -
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature