Elena Lycouras
Toronto
Summary
Successful at planning and delivering high-quality lessons and activities to promote student personal growth, academic understanding, and skill development. Proficient in integrating technology into the classroom and always looking for ways to improve professional expertise and optimize the learning experience for students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Occasional
Westney Heights
04.2023 - Current
- Grade 2/3 Homeroom Teacher
- Differentiated learning and individualized lessons for students at various levels
- Communicated with Parents/Guardians via Remind App, email and newsletters
- Created a structure Literacy Program that engages students and increases their proficiency in Language
- Participated in school-wide Literacy Team collaborated with DDSB Literacy coaches
- Created and facilitated the 'Primary Wellness Club' where students were able to practice social-emotional and wellness strategies to support mental wellbeing
Long Term Occasional Teacher
Valley View P.S.
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
- Created and completed units for Language, Math and Social Studies, and Science following Grade 3 curriculum
- Differentiated learning and individualized lessons
- Assessed students and completed Report Cards/IEPS
- Communicated with Parents/Guardians via Remind App, email and newsletters
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Occasional Teacher
Durham District School Board
11.2022 - Current
- Performing duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe learning environment.
- Demonstrating respect, friendliness and willingness to help students wherever needed.
- Using critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Preparing lessons and activities when lessons were not provided.
- Individualizing learning for all students in classroom.
Teacher Candidate
TDSB St. Andrews Public School
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Co-taught, planned, and implemented lessons for Grade 2 and 3 students.
- Facilitated small group and large group activities and discussions.
- Created individualized and modified lessons for learners with various skills and abilities.
- Facilitated and instructed children in navigating online educational tools and applications.
- Planned and taught Literacy, Math and Science unit plans.
- Evaluated student grasp of material through tests and informal quizzes.
Teacher Candidate
Morse Street Public School
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Co-taught, planned, and implemented activities for Grade 1⁄2 and grade 5 children.
- Implemented Literacy Recovery Program model to students who are reading below grade level.
- Facilitated small group and large group activities and discussions.
- Assisted children in navigating online educational environments.
- Created, developed and implemented lesson plans and units for up to 28 students.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Student Teacher
TDSB Wexford Public School
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Facilitated “We Will Read” Reading Recovery Program for below grade level readers.
- Provided individualized one-on-one instruction.
- Designed and executed reading program to enrich children's reading and writing skills by implementing various literacy and reading strategies to assist children in obtaining grade level reading capabilities.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Teacher's Assistant
TDSB Buchanan Public School
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Obtained knowledge and strategies used to facilitate Junior grade classroom.
- Develop trusting relationships with students and assisted children with learning disabilities with extra assistance.
- Planned activities, graded children's work, co-teaching during lessons and activities.
- Facilitated Junior grade classroom activities and support.
- Observed developmentally appropriate guidelines for various age groups.
Principal's Assistant
Dr. Marion Hilliard, Public School
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked with diverse inner-city students to support activities and school trips
- Tutored children individually and in small groups.
- Consistently engaged with students to teach importance of reading, knowledge building, and everyday life skills.
- Modelled and implemented positive mental health and wellbeing strategies.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
York University, College of Teachers
North York, ON07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON06.2021
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Equitable & Holistic Learning Approach
- Classroom Technology
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Communication
- Diverse and Inclusive Environments
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Culturally Responsive & Relevant Practice
- Universal Design for Learning
- Assessment For/As/of
Certification
Ontario College of Teachers #721055
Graduate Certificate: Event Management
Food Handlers Sanitation Certification
'G' Class Driver's License
CPR/First Aid Level C
Sexual Abuse Prevention Program Certification (OCT)
ABQ - J/I Health and Physical Education
Timeline
Long Term Occasional
Westney Heights
04.2023 - Current
Long Term Occasional Teacher
Valley View P.S.
12.2022 - 06.2023
Occasional Teacher
Durham District School Board
11.2022 - Current
Teacher Candidate
TDSB St. Andrews Public School
04.2022 - 06.2022
Teacher Candidate
Morse Street Public School
10.2021 - 04.2022
Student Teacher
TDSB Wexford Public School
01.2020 - 03.2020
Principal's Assistant
Dr. Marion Hilliard, Public School
01.2019 - 12.2019
Teacher's Assistant
TDSB Buchanan Public School
09.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Education -
York University, College of Teachers
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ryerson University
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