Gina Ferrari

Teacher

SCCDSB

Wallaceburg, Ontario

09.2005 - Current

I taught FSL for the majority of the time with the board.
Three years of KG French immersion at Gregory A. Hogan
I taught Grade 3 and 4 science for one year at Hogan.
I taught literacy, art, social studies, and media literacy/computer studies for one year as a Grade 4 teacher at Sacred Heart Sarnia.
Taught Italian summer school for the board, under Italian Vice-Consulate Luisa Solinas twice for primary learners (3 week program in July)
I was qualified as a TIC (Teacher in Charge) and now need to recertify.
I was an OECTA union representative for one year.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom, using differentiated learning styles and UDL activities to meet the needs of all students.
Supervised after-school activities, such as clubs or sports teams, including Club Français and at least four teams per year.
Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Met with students, parents, and administrators to address, resolve, and support students' behavioral and academic issues.
I graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework, and created my own rubrics following curriculum expectations.
Prepared quizzes, tests, and examinations to gauge how well students were learning, including diagnostic, formative, and summative evaluations.
I conducted my own student-teacher conferences and plan to work through the needs of students at risk to improve performance and progress, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Participated in the parent-teacher conference to discuss the developments of students and increase support.
Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Created countless online games and activities to complement FSL learning, promoting variety and engagement.
Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes, either faith-based, literacy-based, or FSL-based.
Planned FSL-based events to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.