Jessica Diamond
Toronto,ON
Summary
Accomplished Educational Consultant and former Elementary Teacher at Toronto District School Board, adept in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Leveraged interpersonal communication to foster significant improvements in student assessments and educational program implementation. Excelled in professional development workshops, enhancing educational outcomes for K-12 students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Consultant
Diamond Education Consulting
05.2023 - Current
- Provide support and information to parents and guardians in understanding the school systems in Ontario.
- Assist in school selection for students; finding the best fit.
- Support admissions process.
- Assist in the creation of individualized education plans for students with diverse needs.
- Provide support to parents and guardians in understanding educational policies, procedures, and expectations.
- Advocate on behalf of the students by collaborating with schools and professionals.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education consulting.
Elementary Teacher
Toronto District School Board
09.2006 - 06.2023
- 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.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- 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.
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Led extracurricular activities such as after-school tutoring programs, enhancing student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Incorporated multicultural perspectives into lesson plans, promoting diversity awareness among students.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
Queen's University
Kingston, ON04.2006
Skills
K-12 education
Professional development workshops
Content Development
Educational program implementation
Student assessments
Differentiated Instruction
Assessment Strategies
Parent Communication
Classroom Management Techniques
Interpersonal and written communication
Education plans
Lesson Planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Educational Consultant
Diamond Education Consulting
05.2023 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Toronto District School Board
09.2006 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Education - Education
Queen's University
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