Jill Friskney
Buckhorn,ON
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with [Number] years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 3 to 13 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.2010 - 06.2022
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities..
- Served as mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching techniques.
- Created data-driven, learner-centered, friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement by coordinating with other teachers.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive home-school partnership.
- Improved student reading levels by implementing targeted literacy interventions and progress monitoring.
- Coordinated school-wide events such as field trips, performances, and assemblies to enrich the educational experience for all students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Elementary School Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.2004 - 06.2010
- Established positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
Elementary Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.1994 - 06.1996
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Incorporated engaging hands-on activities into lesson plans, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive home-school partnership.
- Improved student reading levels by implementing targeted literacy interventions and progress monitoring.
Elementary School Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.1988 - 12.1993
- Established positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
Education
Teacher's Certificate -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON04.1988
Honors -
York University
Toronto, ON04.1987
Bachelor of Physical Education And Health -
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON04.1985
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Creativity in Teaching
- Child Development
- Play-based instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative learning
- Mathematics Instruction
- Literacy development
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.2010 - 06.2022
Elementary School Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.2004 - 06.2010
Elementary Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.1994 - 06.1996
Elementary School Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.1988 - 12.1993
Teacher's Certificate -
University of Toronto
Honors -
York University
Bachelor of Physical Education And Health -
Brock University
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