JULIA DEL GROSSO
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Visual Arts teacher with twelve years of experience in private school education. Committed to creating a positive learning environment in which students can reach their full potential. Implements effective teaching and learning strategies, and promoting student engagement. Strengths include ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues while maintaining high educational standards. Notable for developing innovative lesson plans that cater to different learning styles leading to improved student performance and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time Jk - Grade 8 Visual Arts, Grade 1 Math, Social Studies and Homeroom Teacher
Northmount School
Toronto, Canada
08.2016 - Current
- Enhance student learning through differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary knowledge, technology, interactive activities, and collaborative learning in grades JK – Grade 8.
- Develop a wide range visual media, artistic techniques and art history to encourage student exploration, engagement and art appreciation;
- Established a ceramic and digital arts program;
- Design and execute the annual Art Exhibition and prepare student art for the Gala fundraiser across all grades;
- Extracurriculars: Primary Art Club, Set and Prop Design club, and Digital Creations;
- Grade 1 homeroom teacher: Plan and assess interactive-based learning program, providing an enriched Math and Social Studies curriculum to Grade 1 students.
- Provide support and mentorship to both studnets and parents, ensuring home-school communication is efficient and student character is fostered.
- Organize and supervise field trips and workshops for 30 plus students to enrich student learning;
- Advisor: provide students with academic, emotional and or social guidance daily to students in JK – Grade 8
Full-time Jk - Grade 12 Visual arts and Homeroom Teacher (Grade 7)
La Citadelle International Academy of Arts and Science
Toronto, Canada
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Planned and delivered dynamic lessons that used of a variety of mediums, scaffolded student learning and further developed art appreciation through a range of interactive lessons;
- Responsible for the Grade 7 homeroom: classroom/student management, agendas, attendance and communication with the parents of the grade 7 students;
- Implemented the MYP International Baccalaureate Program;
- Planned for and lead school art clubs at the primary and junior levels;
- Assisted with the Robotics Club and Academic Support for Primary Language Arts;
- Organized, created and executed set designs, decorations and art work for school events;
- Supervised field trips, dances, student council and overnight camping trips with 60 plus students;
- Planned and executed the annual student Art Exhibition
LTO: Grade 9 Visual Arts, ESL AO1 and Grade 10 Teaching and Learning Strategies
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, Canada
10.2011 - 12.2011
- Customized lessons to meet the needs of varied individual learning styles;
- Planned for and provided instruction of art history and art techniques in a variety of mediums;
- Volunteered for school fundraisers and school play
LTO: Grade 11 Fashion and Creative Expression, Grade 10 Food and Nutrition, and Grade 9 Geography
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, Canada
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Planned and implemented lessons that actively engaged all learners;
- Teacher Representative for St
- Mary’s girls’ hockey team; assisted coaches, supervised practices and attended
LTO: Grade 9 and 10 Visual Arts
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
Sherwood Secondary School, Canada
02.2010 - 06.2010
- Increased student awareness and appreciation for visual arts through creative instruction in art history and studio lessons;
- Prepared and implemented curriculum expectations and customized lessons to meet the needs of a diverse student body using differentiated instruction and modified assignments;
- Teacher Representative for the Environmental Club: assisted with club fundraisers, school recycling, planting and maintenance of school gardens, and promoted eco-friendly living
LTO: Summer School ESL Teacher
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Cathedral Secondary Summer School, Canada
07.2008 - 08.2008
- Implemented and customized secondary ESL lessons using differentiated instruction to meet the needs of individual students in all four credit ESL levels: A01, B01, C01 and D01;
- Assessed student skills; recommended appropriate level placements;
- Prepared weekly tests, midterms, final exams; and completed report cards;
- Supervised two volunteers
Full-time ESL instructor
Nova Group English School
Fukuoka, Japan
10.2004 - 01.2007
- Responsible for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to students ranging in age from three years to mature adult in small classroom settings;
- Children’s Coordinator 2006-07 at the Fukuoka branch
- Responsible for monthly curriculum organization, reporting concerns and suggestions for improvements to the company’s head office in Osaka;
- Assessed student skills, completed progress reports and recommended appropriate level placements
Education
Master of Education - Literacy Education
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS01.2016
Honours Specialist - Visual Arts
University of Western Ontario
London, ON01.2012
ESL Part 1 and 2 -
Brock University
St. Catharine’s, ON01.2012
Primary ABQ -
University of Western Ontario
London, ON01.2011
Religion Part 1 - A.Q Courses in Religion
OECTA/OCSTA
Hamilton, ON01.2010
Graduate Diploma of Education -
Deakin University
Melbourne, Australia01.2007
Ontario College of Teachers (Intermediate/Senior) - Member of the Ontario College of Teachers
Toronto, ON01.2007
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Major in Visual Arts; Minor in History
University of Western Ontario
London, ON01.2004
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Student Engagement
- Technology Integration
- Program Development
- Creative lesson plan development
- Student-Centered Learning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Excellent classroom management
Websites
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Full-time Jk - Grade 8 Visual Arts, Grade 1 Math, Social Studies and Homeroom Teacher
Northmount School
08.2016 - Current
Full-time Jk - Grade 12 Visual arts and Homeroom Teacher (Grade 7)
La Citadelle International Academy of Arts and Science
08.2012 - 08.2016
LTO: Grade 9 Visual Arts, ESL AO1 and Grade 10 Teaching and Learning Strategies
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
10.2011 - 12.2011
LTO: Grade 11 Fashion and Creative Expression, Grade 10 Food and Nutrition, and Grade 9 Geography
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
11.2010 - 02.2011
LTO: Grade 9 and 10 Visual Arts
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
02.2010 - 06.2010
LTO: Summer School ESL Teacher
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
07.2008 - 08.2008
Full-time ESL instructor
Nova Group English School
10.2004 - 01.2007
Master of Education - Literacy Education
Mount Saint Vincent University
Honours Specialist - Visual Arts
University of Western Ontario
ESL Part 1 and 2 -
Brock University
Primary ABQ -
University of Western Ontario
Religion Part 1 - A.Q Courses in Religion
OECTA/OCSTA
Graduate Diploma of Education -
Deakin University
Ontario College of Teachers (Intermediate/Senior) - Member of the Ontario College of Teachers
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Major in Visual Arts; Minor in History
University of Western Ontario
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