Donna Karai OCT
Kitchener,Ontario
Summary
Motivated and patient teacher with ten years of experience teaching primary and junior students. Committed to promoting a safe learning environment for all. Successful at leading classroom activities using engaging lessons and teaching strategies. Communicates effectively with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Occasional Teacher - Grades JK-8
Thames Valley District School Board
London, Ontario
10.2008 - Current
- Maintained positive classroom environment by reinforcing established expectations for behavior and using relationship-building actions.
- Instructed students individually, in small groups, and as a whole class utilizing various teaching approaches and strategies.
- Utilized various types of equipment and technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Teacher - Long Term Occasional Grade 1
Thames Valley District School Board
London, ON
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Monitored student progress to check for thorough understanding.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Maintained calm, positive classroom environment through gentle discipline and enthusiastic attitude to encourage learning among students.
Occasional Teacher - Itinerant Grades JK-8
Thames Valley District School Board
London, ON
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Supervised students and maintained safety throughout school buildings and on playgrounds.
- Graded assignments and tests, documented results and informed permanent teacher of students' performance.
Permanent Teacher-Grade 3
Peel District School Board
Mississauga, ON
09.2002 - 06.2006
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with curriculum including assessments and evaluation.
Teacher - Long Term Occasional - Grade 3
Peel District School Board
Mississauga, ON
10.2001 - 06.2002
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Assessed student progress through use of diagnostic, formative and summative assessments.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
Education
Elementary Education
Saint Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, New York, USA05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Social Development Studies
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON05.1993
Recreation Leadership
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON05.1985
Skills
- Instructional best practices
- Engaging lesson plan development
- Effective listening
- Student assessment and evaluation
- Motivating students
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Support students with special needs
- Effectively communicate with students and parents
- Flexible, adaptive and collaborative
- Positive classroom environment
Professional Affiliations
In Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers
#269709
Timeline
Teacher - Long Term Occasional Grade 1
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2020 - 06.2021
Occasional Teacher - Itinerant Grades JK-8
Thames Valley District School Board
09.2019 - 06.2020
Occasional Teacher - Grades JK-8
Thames Valley District School Board
10.2008 - Current
Permanent Teacher-Grade 3
Peel District School Board
09.2002 - 06.2006
Teacher - Long Term Occasional - Grade 3
Peel District School Board
10.2001 - 06.2002
Recreation Leadership
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Social Development Studies
University of Waterloo
Elementary Education
Saint Bonaventure University