Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Additional Qualifications
Certification
Extracurricular Activities
Related Experience
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JAZLYN PARRIS

Peterborough,ON

Summary

Passionate and creative Ontario Certified Teacher, with a background in Early Childhood Education, dedicated to offering diverse learning experiences that promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Employing attentive and inventive teaching approaches to cultivate inclusive environments that inspire curiosity and foster growth, complemented by positive reinforcement and redirection strategies aimed at enhancing student achievement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

1.0 Planning LTO

S.T. Worden Public School (KPR)
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided instruction for students in grades 1 to 8, teaching a range of subjects including math, language, science, social studies. and the arts.
  • Differentiated classroom instruction and group activities to successfully accommodate for diverse learning needs.
  • Collaborated with the SERT to adapt curricula and set individualized goals on IEPs for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Assessed for, as, and of learning to directly meet the needs of students, and adjust lesson planning and mode of teaching accordingly.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, rules and routines.
  • Completed progress, term 1 and and 2 report cards, detailing insights into each student's academic performance and growth throughout the school year.
  • Participated in parent teacher conferences to discuss developments of students and increase support.

Occasional Teacher

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
11.2022 - Current
  • Arrived early to all assignments to ensure adequate time to introduce myself to faculty, and review day plans, safety procedures, and school layout.
  • Followed day plans left by primary teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Promptly implemented educational and engaging activities when not provided with day plans; supporting the current learning in the classroom, or the development of learning skills.
  • Upheld classroom routines and expectations to maintain consistency for students.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on the school day to provide to primary teachers.

Kindergarten TA

The Children’s Montessori and Preparatory School
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with head teacher to plan and implement diverse lessons adhering to curriculum standards, while keeping student interests, backgrounds, and needs in mind.
  • Supported student learning through differentiated, small-group instruction.
  • Modeled classroom etiquette and implemented various behaviour management strategies.
  • Fostered a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere by cultivating a culturally responsive classroom that celebrated community and diversity.
  • Collaborated with parents to establish and uphold positive connections, ensuring comprehensive support for their children's diverse needs.

Preschool Instructor

Town of Ajax
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Planned and implemented learning opportunities based upon emergent curriculum, while remaining attentive to the diverse strengths and needs of each child.
  • Continually observed children, documenting their needs, skills, abilities, and interests, to create improved programming that promoted their holistic development.
  • Promptly identified and responded to signs of distress and/ or behavioural upsets by implementing positive behaviour guidance strategies, while acknowledging the children's emerging ability to self-regulate.
  • Fostered a positive environment for all children and families to feel welcomed and valued.
  • Provided a clean and hazard-free environment in which all children were able to explore freely and safely.

Education

Bachelor of Education -

Trent University
Peterborough, ON
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts: Human Services -

Tyndale University
Toronto, ON
06.2021

Associate of Arts: Early Childhood Care And Education -

Seneca Collage
Toronto, ON
06.2020

Additional Qualifications

Trent University

Peterborough, ON - expected 08/2024

Primary and Junior Math Part 2


Trent University

Peterborough, ON - expected 07/2024

FNMI Peoples Part 1


Trent University

Peterborough, ON - 07/2023

Primary and Junior Math Part 1

Certification

First Aid & CPR/AED level C

07/2024 - 06/2026


High Five

08/2013

Extracurricular Activities

Social Committee 

Staff Initiative

12/2023 - 06/2024 


Spirit Squad 

Junior/ Intermediate

12/2023 - 06/2024 


Robotics Club 

Primary /Junior/ Intermediate

04/2024 - 06/2024


Ultimate Frisbee

Junior

05/2024 - 06/2024 

Related Experience

Camp Supervisor - Camp Brimacombe 

06/2022 - 08/2022


• Provided every camper with an educational, engaging, and memorable experience that fostered their holistic development, and encouraged learning through play.

• Conducted pre-program training for all counsellors to ensure that policies, procedures, daily routines, and camper relation expectations were established.

• Coached counsellors in program delivery and behaviour management strategies through demonstration, observations, and/or follow-ups.

• Managed program operations by communicating with and holding staff accountable to responsibilities via radio use, daily debriefs, and/or individual coaching conversations.


Inclusion Counsellor - Town of Ajax 

06/2016 - 05/2019


• Provided one one-on-one support for children and youth between the ages of 4 and 18 with various exceptionalities; offering fun and structured activities to their skillset.

• Attended to the care needs (feeding, toileting, dressing, etc.) of children and youth with various exceptionalities.

• Developed and implemented daily action plans and/ or behavioural strategies that fully accommodated the support needs of the child.

• Worked collaboratively and maintained ongoing effective communication with colleagues and supervisors to ensure program adaptability to the child’s abilities.

• Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers to support their children in positive integration into programming.

Timeline

1.0 Planning LTO

S.T. Worden Public School (KPR)
09.2023 - Current

Occasional Teacher

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
11.2022 - Current

Kindergarten TA

The Children’s Montessori and Preparatory School
09.2020 - 06.2021

Preschool Instructor

Town of Ajax
09.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Education -

Trent University

Bachelor of Arts: Human Services -

Tyndale University

Associate of Arts: Early Childhood Care And Education -

Seneca Collage

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