Emilija Dokic-Ruksenas
Ancaster
Summary
Professional educator prepared to excel in creating supportive and effective learning environment. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues, support student growth, and adapt to changing educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven approach to teaching.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 4 and 5 (1.0) Homeroom Teacher
Westwood Elementary School
09.2016 - Current
- Role as DT when principal is absent, ensuring all school protocols are followed
- Help run special event days and trips for entire school such as Joy Day, Talent Show, Holiday Assemblies, Remembrance Day Assemblies and plan other important school events with my colleagues
- Acted as a Mentor to 2 new teacher (2018-2019) and (202-2023), both teachers requested me
- Order, organize and distribute pizza for entire school, weekly
- Use Inquiry based approach when planning lessons in all subject areas
- Have taken on role of associate teacher almost yearly
- Maintain excellent communication with parents that fosters positive communication
Grade 3 and 4 Teacher (1.0)
Queen Victoria Elementary School
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Junior division math lead
- Took on role as an Associate teacher
- Worked with several at-risk students who experienced a high degree of success
Grade 7 and 8 core, Art, Drama, Geography Rotary (1.0)
Queen Victoria Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Planned and implemented classroom teaching using differentiated instruction
- Created a behaviour chart for a particular student to increase his success at school
Grade 4 Teacher (1.0)
Queen Victoria Elementary School
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Implemented successful classroom management strategies with students in class
- Took on role as an Associate teacher
Grade 3 Teacher (1.0)
Queen Victoria Elementary School
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Junior division math/language lead
- Demonstrator class for grade 3 (HWDSB)
- Being recognized for EQAO scores continually going up during these years
- Ran a comprehensive literacy program that included guided reading, independent reading, read-a-louds and shared reading
- Developed a successful home reading program to promote literacy outside of school
- Took on role as an Associate teacher a number of times
Grade 4/5 Teacher (1.0)
Hold Sanford (Amalgamation of Queen Victoria and Stinson Street Elementary School)
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Junior division leader
- Took on role as an Associate teacher
- Worked with several at-risk youth who experienced a high degree of success
Grade 4/5 Teacher (1.0)
Stinson Street Elementary School
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Worked with several at-risk youth who experienced a high degree of success
Education
Certification - Elementary Education, Primary and Junior
Canisius College
Buffalo, New York12.2002
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Faculty of Social Sciences
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON12.2001
Skills
- First Steps Resource Program
- Tribes Training
- After School Scholars
- EQAO Team
- Demonstrator class for grade 3
- Grade 3 Math Lesson Multi-Study
- Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Higher Order Thinking
- Connecting Reading and Writing
- Elementary Robotics PD
- Designate Teacher in Charge PD
- Instructional strategies
- Math Up PD
Skills Training
- First Steps Resource Program – 5 hours Training, 2002
- Tribes Training (4 day course)
- After School Scholars (EQAO), 2009-2013
- Part of EQAO Team, 2008-2013
- Demonstrator class for grade 3 (HWDSB), 2009-2013
- Grade 3 Math Lesson Multi-Study, 2009-2010
- Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Junior self-contained class
- Higher Order Thinking - Connecting Reading and Writing in the Junior Classroom
- Elementary Robotics PD, 01/01/24
- Designate Teacher in Charge PD, 10/01/24
- Math Up PD, 12/01/24
- Fluent in Serbo-Croatian
Additional Work Experience - Description
Prior to 2004 I have over 10 years experience working with young adults with numerous mental disorders ranging from Schizophrenia, Bi-Polar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks Phobic and Personality Disorders.
Timeline
Grade 4 and 5 (1.0) Homeroom Teacher
Westwood Elementary School
09.2016 - Current
Grade 3 and 4 Teacher (1.0)
Queen Victoria Elementary School
09.2015 - 06.2016
Grade 7 and 8 core, Art, Drama, Geography Rotary (1.0)
Queen Victoria Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2015
Grade 4 Teacher (1.0)
Queen Victoria Elementary School
09.2013 - 06.2014
Grade 3 Teacher (1.0)
Queen Victoria Elementary School
09.2008 - 06.2013
Grade 4/5 Teacher (1.0)
Hold Sanford (Amalgamation of Queen Victoria and Stinson Street Elementary School)
09.2006 - 06.2007
Grade 4/5 Teacher (1.0)
Stinson Street Elementary School
09.2004 - 06.2006
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Faculty of Social Sciences
McMaster University
Certification - Elementary Education, Primary and Junior
Canisius College
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