Esther Lightening
Instructor
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, curriculum planning and implementation. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Toronto District School Board
Toronto, ON
03.2019 - Current
- Work with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Diversify classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Maintain safety of students, following all safety plans and procedures.
Teacher
TDSB LS 2 Virtual School
Toronto, ON
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Created and delivered student-centered lesson plans, implemented curriculum, and used data to create, monitor, and establish engaging, online, personalized learning plans for each student.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and implemented different technologies such as Google slides, Power point, and Jamboard to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Completed student progress reports throughout the year to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in workshops.
Online English Teacher
VIPKID
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Conducted +/- 40 ESL classes each week to students aged 3 to 12
- 5-star teacher with over 1000 excellent reviews by parents.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Teacher
Oriole Park Junior Public School
Toronto, ON
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Planned engaging online lessons and discussions for students
- Created instructional videos by using video editing applications.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding online
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting
Teacher
The Study Academy
Toronto, Ontario
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Taught Grade 4 to 8 English, Grade 5 to 8 Social Studies and Grade 6 and 8 Math
- Co-created and taught curriculum for Executive Functions classes for Grades 4 to 8
- Designed and implemented units and lessons for middle school students with ADHD, LD, NLD, and ASD
- Utilized learning technology (SMART Board, Edsby, Edmodo, ClassDojo) in planning and delivery of lessons
- Collaboratively team taught regularly with great success.
Teacher
Curro Aurora Private School
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Taught Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Science, Art, and Health to 24 students
- Coordinated and supervised extra-curricular sports programs.
Grade, Head Teacher and School Counsellor
Montrose Primary School
Johannesburg
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Head of behavior management for Grade 3 school wide
- Mentored new teachers, and trained student teachers
- Created work schedules, assessment plans and tasks for the grade
- Counselled children in need using play therapy and facilitated staff involvement
- Prepared and presented school-wide assemblies
- Coached netball and hockey.
Education
Additional Qualification - Kindergarten
10.2020 - 12.2020
Additional Basic Qualification - First Nations, Metis, And Inuit Studies
07.2017 - 09.2017
Basic Qualification for Primary Division - Education
06.2016 - 12.2016
Postgraduate Certificate - Education
01.2004 - 04.2006
Honors Degree - Social Work
01.2002 - 12.2002
Graduated Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
01.1999 - 12.2001
Member of Student Council Community Development Committee
Skills
Classroom and Online instruction
undefinedTimeline
Trent University - Additional Qualification, Kindergarten
10.2020 - 12.2020
Teacher - TDSB LS 2 Virtual School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Teacher - Oriole Park Junior Public School
03.2020 - 07.2020
Teacher - Toronto District School Board
03.2019 - Current
Online English Teacher - VIPKID
04.2018 - 09.2020
Trent University - Additional Basic Qualification , First Nations, Metis, And Inuit Studies
07.2017 - 09.2017
Trent University - Basic Qualification for
Primary Division, Education
06.2016 - 12.2016
Teacher - The Study Academy
09.2014 - 07.2017
Teacher - Curro Aurora Private School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Grade, Head Teacher and School
Counsellor - Montrose Primary School
01.2007 - 01.2012
University of South Africa - Postgraduate Certificate, Education
01.2004 - 04.2006
University of Johannesburg - Honors Degree, Social Work
01.2002 - 12.2002
University of Johannesburg - Bachelor of Arts, Social Science
01.1999 - 12.2001
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