Kiara Pollice
Pierrefonds,QC
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary French Teacher
Macdonald High School
Montreal, QC
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated the learning of French using variety of instructional methods, resources, and technological tools.
- Managed the classroom effectively, maintaining a positive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments.
Substitute Teacher
Lester B. Pearson School Board
Montreal, QC
10.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Third Field Experience
Beaconsfield High School
Beaconsfield, QC
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics, and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons for students using a variety of teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
Music Teacher
Stagecoach Performing Arts
Beaconsfield, QC
09.2016 - 06.2020
- Familiarized large groups of students with basic concepts of music, such as notes, tempo, and pitch.
- Mentored struggling students with an individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating the student's achievements and then developing strategies for improvement.
Music Teacher
West Island Music Academy
Pointe-Claire, QC
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided individualized feedback to foster improvement and learning.
- Communicated achievements, progress, and methods for improvement with students and their parents.
- Coached students to sing various songs, as well as how to play songs on the ukulele and piano.
Education
Bachelor's of Education - Secondary English
McGill University
Montreal, QC06.2023
Arts, Literature And Communication - Theatre
John Abbott College
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC12.2018
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Bilingual: English and French
- Technology Integration
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Determined and Goal-Oriented
- Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
Awards and Certifications
- P. Lantz Scholarship for Excellence in Education and the Arts recipient (2020)
- Diana Minas Scholarship in Education recipient (2020)
- Undergraduate Perseverance Award recipient (2021)
- Excellence Bursary for Future Teachers recipient (2020, 2021)
- Caisse Desjardins de l' Éducation Internship Prize recipient (2022)
- Addressing Complex Behaviours in the Classroom Toolkit Certificate
- Teacher's Sex-Ed Toolkit Certificate
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Secondary French Teacher
Macdonald High School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Lester B. Pearson School Board
10.2021 - Current
Third Field Experience
Beaconsfield High School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Music Teacher
West Island Music Academy
01.2019 - 12.2019
Music Teacher
Stagecoach Performing Arts
09.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelor's of Education - Secondary English
McGill University
Arts, Literature And Communication - Theatre
John Abbott College