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Krista Robinson

Toronto

Summary

Experienced with creating comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs. Utilizes variety of teaching methodologies to enhance student engagement and understanding. Knowledge of effectively managing classroom dynamics to foster productive learning atmosphere.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract- English

R.H. King Academy, TDSB
01.2025 - Current
  • ENL1W/ENG2D/OLC4O
  • Consistently using differentiated strategies of teaching and evaluating to ensure all learners are successful, and necessary accommodations are provided
  • Constantly evaluating curriculum, and modifying content to meet the needs of all learners to maintain equity and diversity in the curriculum
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Contract- History and Careers Studies

Earl Haig S.S., TDSB
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Taught CHC2D and GLC2O (two sections each)
  • Working collaboratively with the social science department to modernize culminating activities and strategies to focus on research and literacy
  • Using previous guidance experience to inform Career Studies, with a focus on different pathways and developing skills for the future, now
  • Coaching the girls' hockey team to support extracurriculars outside of the classroom

Long Term Occasional

Earl Haig S.S., TDSB
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Hired as an LTO in the English department
  • Taught ENL1W and ENG2D- attained EBNC
  • Focus on literacy, and writing skills, worked towards developing new strategies for teaching the new de-streamed curriculum
  • Worked towards supporting all students to develop skills and be successful in future English courses

Guidance Counsellor and Secondary Teacher

Everest Academy
09.2016 - 08.2023
  • Create supportive relationships and rapport with students and families
  • Work with students in selecting courses that will assist them in achieving their chosen post-secondary pathway (workplace, OCAS, OUAC & NCAA)
  • Help students develop post-secondary plans
  • Develop staff scheduling and timetabling
  • Create daily and yearly schedules, while adhering to ministry guidelines
  • Generate secondary student daily timetable
  • Worked to create guidelines for Guidance department operations for the school
  • Worked to create transitions programs for Grade 8 to high school, designing programming and running parent information nights
  • Implementation of XELLO to run guidance initiatives beginning in Grade 6 (career planning, learning strategies for success in high school)
  • Responsible for all student records, graduation tracking, and ONSIS reporting
  • Developed daily lesson and unit plans in accordance with Growing Success and Ministry of Education
  • Create authentic tasks and assessments with a focus on differentiated instruction
  • Meet the needs of all learners, including those with IEPs
  • Provide ongoing feedback to students and parents regarding progress
  • Provide additional support to students through an online platform (Edsby)
  • Student Council/Student Event Lead:
  • Teacher sponsor of student council
  • Runs weekly meetings, various school events, Spirit Days, fundraising, bake sales, etc
  • Planning and execution of formals, graduations, and socials, including but not limited to: venue liaison, rentals, décor, ticket sales, seating plans, etc
  • Management of all school events in the school calendar
  • Communication as needed to all student body, parents, staff regarding all school related activities
  • Works with social media/marketing manager to ensure communications are sent out in a timely manner, including all pertinent details, including social media communications (predominantly Instagram)

Education

Professional Master of Education (M.Ed) - Focus on Administration

Queen’s University
Kingston, Ontario

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) - undefined

OISE, University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
01.2011

Bachelor of Arts - History

York University
Toronto, Ontario
06.2010

Accelerated LCKA Ontario College Diploma - Law Clerk

Seneca College
Toronto, Ontario
01.2009

Skills

  • Building rapport with students, staff, and parents
  • Approachable and articulate
  • Collaboration
  • Post-Secondary Career Exploration
  • Ability to problem-solve and self-start
  • Organized and Professional
  • Lifelong Learner
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Languages

English

Timeline

Contract- English

R.H. King Academy, TDSB
01.2025 - Current

Contract- History and Careers Studies

Earl Haig S.S., TDSB
09.2024 - 01.2025

Long Term Occasional

Earl Haig S.S., TDSB
01.2024 - 04.2024

Guidance Counsellor and Secondary Teacher

Everest Academy
09.2016 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) - undefined

OISE, University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts - History

York University

Accelerated LCKA Ontario College Diploma - Law Clerk

Seneca College

Professional Master of Education (M.Ed) - Focus on Administration

Queen’s University
Krista Robinson