Joanna Litwin
Chateauguay,Quebec
Summary
Proven educator and mentor, adept in effective teaching methods and leadership, significantly enhanced student driving skills at Tecnic Rive-Sud. Bilingual with a knack for fostering academic and emotional growth, I excel in classroom management and defensive driving techniques. Leveraging strong observational skills, I've consistently promoted success in challenging environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Driving Instructor
Tecnic Rive -Sud
06.2012 - Current
- Evaluated student performance and documented progress and goals.
- Established trust with parents by maintaining transparent communication about their child''s progress and areas of improvement.
- Promoted proactive problem-solving approaches among students, empowering them to make informed decisions in complex driving scenarios.
- Scheduled appointments with students for driving lessons.
- Supported student drivers in hands-on road training.
- Developed tailored lesson plans for each student, addressing their individual needs and weaknesses.
- Improved student driving skills by utilizing effective teaching methods and personalized instruction.
- Conducted regular evaluations of student performance to identify areas needing further attention or adjustment in teaching approach.
Student Supervisor
New Frontiers School Board
09.1999 - Current
- Mentored new student supervisors, sharing best practices and providing guidance for success in the role.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by proactively addressing conflicts and fostering open communication among students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, promoting trust and open dialogue about their needs and concerns.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized attention and feedback on assignments.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the supervised area, maintaining a safe and efficient workspace for students to thrive in academically.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop targeted strategies for addressing student concerns or issues.
- Promoted healthy work-life balance among students through workshops on time management skills.
- Backed up classroom teachers by supervising students in classes, at recess or during special activities.
Daycare Educator
New Frontiers School Board
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Mentored new staff members on daycare policies, procedures, and teaching techniques.
- Organized field trips and enrichment activities, exposing students to real-world experiences related to course material.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by implementing group activities and cooperative learning exercises.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling and interactive reading sessions.
- Boosted cognitive abilities by incorporating problem-solving tasks within daily routines.
- Contributed to curriculum planning, ensuring age-appropriate content that aligned with state standards.
- Promoted emotional growth by addressing individual needs and fostering a nurturing environment.
Education
DEC - Special Care Counselling
Champlain Regional College
Saint-Lambert, QC05.2024
GED -
Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace
Koszalin, Poland06.1985
Skills
- Strong Observational Skills
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Route Planning
- Effective Teaching Methods
- Good Judgment
- Leadership Qualities
- Test Administration
- Classroom Management
- Bilingual in Polish and English with French in working progress
- Skilled with working with difficult teenagers
- Team work oriented
- First Aid certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Polish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Driving Instructor
Tecnic Rive -Sud
06.2012 - Current
Daycare Educator
New Frontiers School Board
09.2005 - 06.2007
Student Supervisor
New Frontiers School Board
09.1999 - Current
DEC - Special Care Counselling
Champlain Regional College
GED -
Liceum Ogolnoksztalcace