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Heather Wood Oosten

Colwood,BC

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. 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. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher/Teacher Teaching On-Call

Cowichan Valley School District #79
02.2019 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Collaborated with student team staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University
08.2024

Bachelor of Education - Secondary School - Science And Mathematics

University of Victoria
2015

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Victoria
2009

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Teaching
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Learning Assessments
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Differentiated Learning Techniques
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Adolescent Development
  • Crisis Situations
  • Personalized Instruction
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Educational Strategies
  • School Communications
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Computer Literacy
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Academic and Recreational Activities
  • Learning Modalities
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Nonviolent Intervention
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Test and Assignment Evaluation
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Class Engagement
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Social and Academic Development
  • Performance Optimization Strategies
  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Foundational Knowledge
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Observations and Assessments
  • Structural Supports
  • Curriculum Coordination
  • Family Involvement
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Social Development
  • Personalized Support
  • Educational Settings
  • Classroom Technology Implementation

Timeline

Teacher/Teacher Teaching On-Call

Cowichan Valley School District #79
02.2019 - Current

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University

Bachelor of Education - Secondary School - Science And Mathematics

University of Victoria

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Victoria

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