Erin MacDonnell

I am dedicated and responsive with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. I am comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. My teaching methods are inclusive and offer culturally responsive pedagogy, assessments, and recourses including the use of multiple technology options. I use growth mindset continuously within the learning environment to develop young minds and inspire the love of learning. This assists me in building and enhancing connections with families and students to strengthen engagement and help students reach their full potentials. I am knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building. I am a highly-motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. I possess a strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I'm adept at working effectively unsupervised and within a team, while quickly mastering new skills.

• Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Certified #715180
• College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) Certified #109364

• Medaille Honour Student. Graduated summa cum laude. Dean's List Spring 2021 and the Dean's List for Fall 2021.
• Mohawk College Honour Student. Graduated summa cum laude. Dean's List Winter 2019 and the Dean's List for Summer 2019. Member of Early Childhood Education Program Advisory Committee at Mohawk College.

• I have taken many professional development courses outside of work hours. Some courses I have taken over the years have been;

York University Toronto:

• Reading Part 1 Elementary (to commence Sept 2024)

Online Learning:

• Transforming Challenging Behaviour Summit

Hamilton Wentworth District School Board:

• Science of Reading
• Shifting the Balance Book Club
• If I Had a Hammer
• Pedagogical Tool Exploration
• Promotion Literacy Outdoors
• Pedagogical Documentation Part 1 & 2
• Sound Bites
• Winter Play 1 &3
• Play in the Remote Learning Environment - (Kindergarten Teacher and DECEs)
• Math Bits and the Kindergarten Numeracy Assessment tool
• The Fundamentals for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Success: A Series of Educator Training Sessions for Working with Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students Using ASL in the Mainstream Classroom
• Emotion Coaching
• Getting Started & Creating Resources with Board Maker
• Knowing Our Learners Through Cultually Responsive & Relevant Pedagogy
• Applied Behaviour Analysis: A Behavioural approach to ADHA and Anxiety
• AFIRM Functional Communication Training Module
• How to Write a Social Story

Affiliated Services for Children and Youth (ASCY):

• Dr. Stuart Shanker two part seminar on Self Regulation and the Child
• Re-imagining Early Learning
• Practical Documentation Approach
• Dr. Jean Clinton Interactive Learning Sessions

Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario:

• Canadian Early Mathematics Education Conference
• Framing Our Future Kindergarten Summit

Gordon Carey

Principal at Central Elementary School HWDSB

(289) 925-7133

gcarey@hwdsb.on.ca

Lisa Kiriakopoulos

Manager at Early Years Department HWDSB

905-527-5092 ext 2234 (office)

905.518.3480 (cell phone) 

lkiriako@hwdsb.on.ca

Christie Smith

Reading Specialist / Kindergarten Teacher at Central Elementary School HWDSB

clsmith@hwdsb.on.ca

If requiring more references please contact me via email erinemacdonnell@gmail.com or via telephone (905) 912-2183.