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Geraldine Currie

Elementary School Teacher
Aurora,ON

Summary

Passionate Elementary Teacher for 27+years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaging classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

YRDSB
Aurora, ON
09.1999 - Current
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with Ontario curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.

Elementary School Substitute Teacher

Toronto Catholic School Board
Toronto, ON
10.1995 - 06.1999
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.

YMCA: Special Programs

YMCA
Toronto, ON
06.1990 - 09.1995
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Implemented recreational activities to promote campers' physical health and encourage teamwork skills development.
  • Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
  • Coordinated, implemented and evaluated leadership program and related activities to promote beneficial camper outcomes.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.

Education

Teacher Education - Elementary Education

Daemon College
Buffalo, NY
1994

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Ryerson University
Toronto, ON
1993

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON
05.1991

Skills

  • Elementary Education
  • Professional Development
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Progress Report Preparation
  • Remote Assistance

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

YRDSB
09.1999 - Current

Elementary School Substitute Teacher

Toronto Catholic School Board
10.1995 - 06.1999

YMCA: Special Programs

YMCA
06.1990 - 09.1995

Teacher Education - Elementary Education

Daemon College

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Ryerson University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology

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