Jennifer Cousteils
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. I am seeking an Elementary Music and Prep Coverage position within the Avon Maitland District School Board. Committed to providing an engaging and enriching learning experience for all 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Occasional Teacher
Hullett CPS And Goderich PS
09.2021 - Current
- Successfully implemented a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for students.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Occasional Teacher
AMDSB
01.2014 - Current
- Provided instruction for grades K-8, consistently adapting lessons to meet the uniquelearning needs of each student
- Utilized a variety of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment tools to informinstructional practices and drive student success
- Expertise in differentiated instruction, flexibility, and classroom management
- Proficient understanding of curriculum expectations and related documents
- Committed to facilitating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
Education
AQ And ABQ -
Althouse Faculty of Education
London, ON2012
Bachelor of Education - (Primary- Junior)
Althouse Faculty of Education
London, ON2012
Baccalaureate of Arts, Honours - Visual Art and Art History
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON2010
Skills
- Creative, enthusiastic, and optimistic approach to education
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Certified ballet teacher, experienced in teaching levels 1 through elementary with the British
- Association of Teachers of Dancing and the Royal Academy of Dance
- Accomplished fine artist and writer
- Passionate about promoting environmental awareness and sustainability
- Special Projects
- Curriculum Management
- Standardized Tests
- Materials Sourcing
- Performance Measurement
Accomplishments
- Indigenous Canada Course from the University of Alberta, which enhanced my understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures and histories in Canada.
- Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces course from Wesleyan University, which equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to create inclusive and equitable classrooms.
- No Time to Waste: The Structured Reading for Young Adults (Science of Reading in Middle School and Beyond) Webinar Program through Mount St. Joseph University,
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I love my rejection slips. They show me I try.
Sylvia Plath
Timeline
Long Term Occasional Teacher
Hullett CPS And Goderich PS
09.2021 - Current
Occasional Teacher
AMDSB
01.2014 - Current
AQ And ABQ -
Althouse Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Education - (Primary- Junior)
Althouse Faculty of Education
Baccalaureate of Arts, Honours - Visual Art and Art History
University of Guelph
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