Josie Giannini
Etobicoke,Ontario
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.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Toronto Catholic District School Board
1990.09 - 2024.06
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Customer Service Representative
Canada Trustco Co.
1989.06 - 1990.08
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
Cashier Supervisor
Shoppers Drug Mart
1985.08 - 1989.06
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently handling cash transactions and addressing customer concerns.
- Trained cashiers on organizational policies, cash handling and customer service to maintain highly skilled team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French Studies
York University
Toronto, ON06.1990
Bachelor of Education - Primary, Junior, Intermediate, French
York University
Toronto, ON06.1990
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Librarianship
French as a Second Language, Specialist
Sexual Abuse Prevention Program Completion
Timeline
Teacher
Toronto Catholic District School Board
1990.09 - 2024.06
Customer Service Representative
Canada Trustco Co.
1989.06 - 1990.08
Cashier Supervisor
Shoppers Drug Mart
1985.08 - 1989.06
Bachelor of Arts - French Studies
York University
Bachelor of Education - Primary, Junior, Intermediate, French
York University
Librarianship
French as a Second Language, Specialist
Sexual Abuse Prevention Program Completion
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