Elisabetta (Liz) Janossy
Nanticoke,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective educator equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments, student-centric instruction and high academic expectations. Performs equally well independently or as a member of a teaching team. Well-versed in differentiated instruction and online technologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
0.5 Primary Prep
GEDSB- Seneca Central Public School
Caledonia, ON
09.2024 - Current
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhance classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborate with other teachers to plan effective programming to meet student needs.
- Foster positive learning environment that encourages student curiosity and critical thinking.
French/Prep Teacher
Grand Erie District School Board
Walsh Public School, Walsh, ON
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Familiarized students with the Elements of Music (duration, pitch, dynamics, timbre, texture/harmony and form) as well as teaching students to play instruments (boomwhackers, harmonica and bucket drumming)
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Grade 1/2 Teacher
York Catholic District School Board
Blessed Scalabrini, Thornhill, ON
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Building positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process
- Teaching students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Helping students develop their self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Implementing classroom community improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Assessing student progress and achievement with a variety of pedagogical tools
- Incorporating exciting and engaging activities to encourage student participation and hands-on learning
- Collaborating with administrators on school wide initiatives as the lead teacher in the primary division
- Mentoring student teachers from various faculties of education (OISE/UT, York, UOIT, Niagara, Lakehead)
Special Education Teacher (Core Resource)
York Catholic District School Board
St. Raphael The Archangel, Maple, ON
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to communicate student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying current pedagogy and best practices to support individualized goals
- Cultivated strong school to home connections by building a positive rapport between students, their families and the school administration / specialists
- Taught students with multiple exceptionalities (ADHD, ASD, Down's Syndrome, ODD, Hearing/Vision Impairments, etc.)
- Trained students on the use of various assistive technologies for learning (G-Suite Tools, Mindomo, Inspiration, Kurzweil 3000, Dragon Naturally Speaking, etc.)
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students
- Created master schedules to facilitate and coordinate support to students requiring educational assistants
- Served as a resource to classroom teachers for consultation re: accommodations/modifications for their students
- Liaised with various board consultants/specialists to ensure service delivery for special needs students (Speech/Language, Occupational Therapy, Psychologists, Hearing/Vision and Special Education Consultants, etc.)
Classroom Teacher (FDK, Grade 1, Grade 2)
York Catholic District School Board
St. Raphael The Archangel- Maple, Ontario
09.2010 - 06.2021
- 2015 - 2021: Grade 2 classroom
- 2012 - 2015: Grade 1 or 1/2 classroom
- 2010 - 2012: FDK classroom
- Directed 2 school-wide musicals (The Wizard, Peter Pan)
- Coordinated CHUM Christmas Toy Drive Live Kick-Off 2015
Special Education Teacher, ISA
York Catholic District School Board
St. Margaret Mary, Woodbridge, Ontario
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Delivered effective and differentiated instruction for reading, language arts, mathematics and social sciences in a self-contained LD classroom to a range of neurodiverse students
- Partnered with classroom teachers to modify, create and implement lessons and assessments that address the needs of students while they reintegrate into classroom
- Created and managed IEPs
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
York University
Toronto, ON06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON08.2006
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Humber College
Toronto, ON06.1995
Skills
- Growth Mindset
- Division Chair / Lead Teacher
- Elementary Panel (P/J certified)
- Special Education Experience
- Student-Focused Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Technological Integration
Certification
- Special Education Part 1 - December 2008
- Reading, Part 1- July 2009
- Primary Education, Part 1 (Equiv) - March 2010
- Primary Education, Part 2 (Equiv) - April 2010
- Religious Education, Part 1 - July 2010
- Kindergarten - June 2011
- Religious Education, Part 2 - July 2011
Timeline
0.5 Primary Prep
GEDSB- Seneca Central Public School
09.2024 - Current
French/Prep Teacher
Grand Erie District School Board
09.2023 - 06.2024
Grade 1/2 Teacher
York Catholic District School Board
09.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher (Core Resource)
York Catholic District School Board
09.2021 - 06.2022
Classroom Teacher (FDK, Grade 1, Grade 2)
York Catholic District School Board
09.2010 - 06.2021
Special Education Teacher, ISA
York Catholic District School Board
09.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Education - Education
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ryerson University
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Humber College