Elizabeth Beattie
Little Current
Summary
Educational professional prepared to bring expertise to new role.
Dynamic and adaptable educator with a proven track record at Shawanosowe School, excelling in relationship building and effective communication with students, families and staff members.
Capable of ensuring that lesson plans and classroom tasks are tailored and meet the needs of all learners through differentiated learning and adapting the lesson to meet the students needs.
Provides a rich and safe environment to help foster student growth and success.
Committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities for growth.
Provided engaging and structured learning experiences, ensuring smooth transition for students. Emphasizes collaboration and flexibility to meet varying classroom needs.
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occasional Supply Teacher
Whitefish River First Nation
05.2024 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teacher.
Kindergarten Educational Assistant
Whitefish River First Nation
11.2021 - Current
- Co-teach with the kindergarten teacher a class of 19 full-time students
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Assisted in developing engaging lesson plans, incorporating hands-on activities and group work to foster a positive learning environment.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision-making.
- Contributed to improved classroom efficiency by preparing materials, setting up classrooms, and organizing resources for daily use.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and new teaching strategies, applying acquired knowledge in the classroom.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments and observations, adjusting instructional approaches as needed to address areas of concern or improvement.
- Supported teachers in maintaining classroom discipline and managing behavioral issues effectively.
- Implemented early literacy interventions that increased phonemic awareness and reading comprehension levels among struggling readers.
- Promoted social-emotional learning by implementing conflict resolution strategies and facilitating discussions about emotions, relationships, and problem-solving skills.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day by employing clear routines, visual cues, timers-keeping students engaged while minimizing disruptions.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Our Children Our Future
08.2011 - 03.2020
- Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and participation in community events.
- Created safe, nurturing environments for all children by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the classroom.
- Increased early numeracy understanding by integrating counting games, number recognition, and basic math concepts into everyday activities.
- Improved literacy skills in young learners by incorporating storytelling, songs, and reading materials into lessons.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Enhanced children's cognitive development by implementing play-based learning activities.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
- Coordinated field trips and other enrichment activities to expose children to new experiences and enhance their understanding of the world around them.
- Partnered with parents to facilitate consistent routines and reinforce positive behaviors in children both at home and in the classroom setting.
Education
B.Ed - Indidigenous Teachers Education Program
Queen's University
Kingston, ON06-2025
2 Year Certificate - Early Childhood Education
College Boreal
Sudbury Ontario06-2010
High School Diploma -
Confederation Secondary School
Val Caron On06-2008
Skills
- Proficient in managing classroom dynamics
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Engaging instructional design
- First aid certification
- Staff collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Ongoing development of Anishinaabemowin language proficiency
- Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse students needs
- Assessment techniques
- Reporting and documenting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
Languages
English
French
Anishinaabemowin
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certification
Forest School Certification
Learning Without Tears Certification
WHIMIS
Aanishnaabemowin language learning (Majtaadaa-Kenjegewin Teg)
Timeline
Occasional Supply Teacher
Whitefish River First Nation
05.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Educational Assistant
Whitefish River First Nation
11.2021 - Current
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Our Children Our Future
08.2011 - 03.2020
B.Ed - Indidigenous Teachers Education Program
Queen's University
2 Year Certificate - Early Childhood Education
College Boreal
High School Diploma -
Confederation Secondary School
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