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Doug Kruk
Dedicated Educator Who Motivates And Inspires All Students
1203-60 Whellams Lane, Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse and engaging lessons covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of expectations through interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle Years Teacher
Yellowquill School - Portage la Prairie School Division
09.2019 - Current
- Grade 5, 6 and 8 Math, ELA, SS, Science, Art, Health and basic French to approximately 20-25 students.
- Designed and implemented fun and engaging lesson plans for all student abilities, using diverse, student - centred, hands-on and inquiry based learning to enhance student critical thinking.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Developed strong trusting relationships with students by being personable, empathetic and using appreciated sense of humour.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom procedures and class expectations to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and expectations.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through differentiated practices.
- Appointed as Administrative Designate to support school leadership, administration, and maintain continuity of services during leadership absences.
Middle Years Teacher
Fort la Reine School - Portage la Prairie School Division
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Grade 6 Math, ELA, Social Studies, Health and basic French.
- Improved basic multiplication and division facts by up to 40% by implementing customized, creative and engaging coursework.
Middle Years Teacher
Oakville School - Portage la Prairie School Division
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Grade 6 Math, ELA and Social Studies. Grade 7 & 8 Math.
- Improved basic multiplication facts by up to 50% at all grade levels by implementing customized, creative and engaging coursework.
Middle Years Teacher
Chief Peguis Junior High - RETSD, Winnipeg, MB.
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons for Grade 7 ELA, SS and Math.
- Incorporated positive classroom management, focusing on improving student self-esteem and well-being.
Substitute Teacher
River East Transcona School Division
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Established and maintained classroom management and kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent expectations.
Education
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB 09.2010 - 06.2015
Skills
In-Depth Understanding of Middle Years Curriculum
Certified Rainbows Facilitation Specialist
Certified in WEVAS Level 3
Active Participation in Extracurricular Activities
Effective Organizational Skills
Curriculum implementation
Interpersonal Engagement Skills
Effective Classroom Management
Interests
Outdoor/Nature
Timeline
Middle Years Teacher
Yellowquill School - Portage la Prairie School Division
09.2019 - Current
Middle Years Teacher
Fort la Reine School - Portage la Prairie School Division
09.2018 - 06.2019
Middle Years Teacher
Oakville School - Portage la Prairie School Division
11.2017 - 06.2018
Middle Years Teacher
Chief Peguis Junior High - RETSD, Winnipeg, MB.
02.2017 - 06.2017
Substitute Teacher
River East Transcona School Division
09.2015 - 01.2017
University of Winnipeg
09.2010 - 06.2015
Professional Development
- RTI/PLC Conferences.
- MB. Literacy Summit
- MRLC Writing in Middle Years with Faye Brownlie
- CEC Event Creating Inclusive Classrooms
- Student Motivation
- UDL Design - Jennifer Katz
References
Darryl Patterson- Principal, Yellowquill School, 3000 Crescent Rd. Portage la Prairie, MB. Ph: 204-857-8714.
Riley Skinner - Behaviour Coach, Yellowquill School, 3000 Crescent Rd. Portage la Prairie, MB. Ph: 204-857-8714.
Sylvia Hocken - Teacher/Literacy Specialist, Yellowquill School, 3000 Crescent Rd. Portage la Prairie, MB. Ph: 204-857-8714 or cell: 204-806-9284.