Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Student-Teaching Experience
Volunteer Experience
Professional Development
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Isabella Pajo

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Recent university graduate and certified elementary school teacher looking for a full-time teaching position. Dedicated to providing all students with the necessary tools to succeed and eager for an opportunity to use my knowledge, skills, experience, and passion for teaching.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Edmonton Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
  • Follow classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education.
  • Develop strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support.
  • Foster a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Maintain day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Support Associate

Garage/Dynamite Clothing
10.2020 - 07.2024
  • Trained new hires and current employees for both sales and operational tasks.
  • Adapted and differentiated coaching techniques to accommodate individual learning styles.
  • Provided exceptional communication to enhance client relationships and a customer-oriented environment.
  • Assisted with managerial duties.
  • Gave staffing support to additional company locations.

Soccer Trainer

Millwoods Soccer Association
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Individually and collaboratively taught soccer skills to youth ages 9-11.
  • Provided constructive feedback to players.
  • Organized and planned comprehensive drills and schedules.

Education

Bachelor of Education- Elementary -

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
06.2024

High School Diploma -

Harry Ainlay High School
Edmonton, AB
06.2020

Skills

  • Values diversity to provide an inclusive environment
  • Fosters positive community relationships
  • Exhibits patience and empathy
  • Demonstrates flexibility and initiative
  • Models strong leadership skills
  • Establishes effective communication
  • Develops engaging lesson plans aligning with curriculum outcomes
  • Passionate about physical movement, sports activities, and coaching

Student-Teaching Experience

Dr. Lila Fahlman School- Edmonton (Oct - Dec 2023)

Kindergarten- All subjects


St. Benedict School- Leduc (Mar - Apr 2023)

Grade 4- All subjects

Volunteer Experience

Dr. Lila Fahlman School (Dec 2023 - Mar 2024)

  • Assisted coaching the junior high senior women's basketball team.
  • Attended practices, games, and tournaments.
  • Instructed drills for game strategies and skill techniques.


Dr. Lila Fahlman School (Oct - Dec 2023)

  • Assisted with the grades 3-6 school choir.
  • Provided classroom management support during rehearsals.
  • Organized assembly performances.
  • Supervised students on a field trip.


St. Benedict School (Mar - Apr 2023)

  • Assisted coaching the grade 5/6 girls' floor hockey team.
  • Encouraged a supportive team environment in practices, games, and tournaments.
  • Implemented developmentally appropriate drills.
  • Provided feedback on skill observations.


Wagner Catchment Academic Learning Support Program (Mar 2021)

  • Provided individual and group academic support for elementary students needing additional help.
  • Targeted literacy skills ands outcomes in Social Studies and English Language Arts.
  • Taught remotely with online methods.




Professional Development

  • Third Path: Mastery - A seminar on building self-efficacy skills to encourage intrinsic motivation for mastery.
  • English Language Arts Grade 4 Curriculum (2023) - A workshop on analyzing the learning outcomes in the new curriculum.
  • Oral Traditions and Matriarchal Wisdom - A seminar on Indigenous oral traditions and the significance of women.
  • On the Land Teaching - A seminar on outdoor lesson planning using Indigenous land teachings.
  • 7 Paths for Pedagogy - A seminar on Indigenous pedagogical beliefs and practices.
  • Implicit Bias - A seminar discussing the effects of implicit bias on teaching practices and attitudes.
  • Annotation - A seminar on using annotation techniques for reading comprehension and as a literacy support program.
  • Linked Text Sets- A seminar on using linked text sets to develop reading comprehension skills and textual understanding.
  • Process Art - An online workshop focusing on the process of creating art from a child-directed perspective.


References

Cory MacTaggart- Principal

Edmonton Public Schools 

cory.mactaggart@epsb.ca 

587-489-4710


Kristy St George- Store Manager

Garage/Dynamite Clothing

kleighinc@gmail.com

587-989-2520

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Edmonton Public Schools
08.2024 - Current

Support Associate

Garage/Dynamite Clothing
10.2020 - 07.2024

Soccer Trainer

Millwoods Soccer Association
05.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Education- Elementary -

University of Alberta

High School Diploma -

Harry Ainlay High School

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