Joan nanemahoo
Wabasca-Desmarais
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with experience at Northland School Division No.61, adept at fostering student engagement and enhancing learning through tailored instructional strategies. Skilled in verbal communication and positive reinforcement, I effectively collaborated with parents and staff to support diverse learners, ensuring academic growth and a positive classroom environment.
Experienced with classroom management and child development, ensuring structured and supportive learning environment. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to assist in lesson preparation and delivery. Strong understanding of collaboration and adaptability, contributing to overall success of educational team.
Teaching professional with strong background in classroom support and educational assistance. Known for creating nurturing and inclusive environment, contributing to effective lesson delivery and student engagement. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs while maintaining focus on achieving educational goals.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
Northland School Division No.61
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported diverse learners by adapting instructional materials and methods to meet individual needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and educational knowledge.
- Engaged with parents through regular communication regarding student performance and classroom events.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
- Developed educational materials and resources for diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to support academic growth.
Teacher Assistant
Northland School Division No.61
09.1979 - 06.1995
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans to enhance student engagement.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents on academic performance and behavior.
- Collaborated with educators to create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and collaboration.
- Organized and facilitated classroom activities, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
- Developed instructional materials that supported differentiated learning strategies for varied student abilities.
- Participated in professional development workshops, enhancing skills in educational technology integration and instructional methodologies.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Education
No Degree - Education / Teacher Assistant
St. Theresa School
Wabasca-Desmarais, ABNo Degree - CILLDI Native Language Teacher
University of Alberta
Edmonton07-1995
No Degree - Education
Grant Mcewan College
Edmonton, AB10-1984
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
Northland School Division No.61
08.2024 - 08.2024
Teacher Assistant
Northland School Division No.61
09.1979 - 06.1995
No Degree - Education / Teacher Assistant
St. Theresa School
No Degree - CILLDI Native Language Teacher
University of Alberta
No Degree - Education
Grant Mcewan College