Kristen Ciantar
Brampton,Ontario
Summary
Educator: OCT # 706375 PEEL P0# 202082
An Ontario certified teacher with 5 years experience teaching in Kindergarten to Grade 8 classrooms, passionate about promoting inclusive environments that are conducive to student-led learning, growth and success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LTO Grade 1 & Grade 6
Massey Street P.S., Plum Tree Park P.S and Williams Parkway Public School
Peel District , Ontario
2023.03 - 2023.06
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote differentiated instruction for students.
- Co-facilitated consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Prepared Math and Language curriculum and administered Grade 6 EQAO Math and Language Tests.
- Co-constructed Grade 6 term 2 report cards, demonstrating student successes and areas of improvement for success.
LTO Grade 2 & 3 Teacher
Plum Tree Park P.S., PDSB
Mississauga , ON
2022.09 - 2023.03
- Co- facilitated learning for my homeroom Grade 2 class teaching Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Art, while teaching a second 2/3 class Language, Mathematics, Science and Art.
- Built rapport with students and families. Through performing ongoing progress updates via conversation, email, phone calls or through updating virtual learning platform.
- Provided students with differentiated learning (i.e. integration of technology/media) and various assessment opportunities (i.e. self assessment, peer assessment).
- Many literacy and phonological awareness, planned utilizing UFLI document.
LTO Grade 1 & 2 Teacher
Plum Tree Park Public School, PDSB
Mississauga , ON
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Co- facilitated student learning and growth by involving student voice and identity, while building rapport with students and families
- Provided students with differentiated learning and assessment opportunities (i.e. self assessment, peer assessment, and diagnostic/ formative).
- Modeled teaching around Universal Design for Learning standards to provide students with fair and equitable learning opportunities.
- Literacy resources provided to students with representation of Black, Indigenous, and marginalized peoples.
- Mathematics program planned using Marian Small's Math up resource, providing students with tools and manipulatives for student-centered hands on learning.
LTO Grade 4/Planning Time Kindergarten
Massey Street Public School, PDSB
Brampton , ON
2021.02 - 2021.06
- Co-facilitator for Grade 4 students and Kindergarten, both in person and virtually (i.e. virtual learning via Google Classroom). Built positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
- Conducted Ontario Elementary Provincial Report Cards, providing follow up conversations with families for students success.
- Co-constructed plans with support teachers, administrators, and family involvement for individual education plans and English as a Second Language referrals of students.
- Utilized child-friendly literacy resources for teaching Kindergarten students, incorporating stories representative of student identities and phonological awareness.
Private Tutor
Tutor Expert
Peel District , ON
2020.09 - 2022.10
- Co-facilitated students learning in Kindergarten through Grade 6, to develop Mathematics/Language program (writing/phonological skills), using hands on experiences.
- Met with families on a regular basis to deliver progress reports and assessment, providing discussions for student success.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster student-led learning that demonstrated student identities.
Preschool Teacher
Alpha Childcare Centre
Brampton , ON
2018.01 - 2018.03
- Fostered flexibility in the role of an ECE (i.e. with toddler, preschool, school age children, and children with special needs) and developed professional relationships with families, teachers, and therapists, to support children's learning and growth.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles. Utilized 'Learning for All' document and 'How does Learning Happen- Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years'.
Education
Additional Qualification - Physical Education and Health Intermediate
Trent University
Oshawa, ON2024-04
Additional Qualification - English Language Learners
York University
Toronto, ON12.2023
Additional Qualification - Reading Part 1
York University
Toronto, ON08.2023
Additional Qualification - Guidance Counsellor
York University
Toronto, ON07.2023
Additional Qualification - Integration of Information & Computer Instruction
York University
Toronto, ON12.2020
Bachelors of Education - Primary Junior Division
York University
Toronto, ON04.2020
Honours Diploma - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
Toronto, ON06.2017
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
York University
Toronto, ON04.2016
Skills
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS/ACTIVITIES
- Teaching Practicums in PDSB 2018-2020, Grade 1, 2, 5 and 7
- Tutor, Scholars Education Brampton, ON, 09/2020 to 02/2021
- Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel 11/2010 to 06/2021, 2 Year Involvement Recognition 2012, 2016, 2020
- Therapeutic Playroom Volunteer, Holland Bloorview Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, ON, 09/2018 to 04/2019
- Student ECE, Nelson Mandela, St. Lawrence, and Hester How Childcare Centre, Greater Toronto, ON. 09/2016- 07/2017
- Director of Mentorship, Sociology Student Association York University, 09/2014 to 04/2016
- Temporary Part Time Assembly Worker, Brampton Chrysler Assembly Plant, 05/2013 to 03/2021
Summary of Skills
- Student centered approach
- Family and community engagement
- Digital Citizenship and literacy
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Differentiated instruction, assessments and Report Cards
- Integration of technology and media
- Teaching English Language Learners
- Proficient in PC and Apple devices
References
Kathy Kozovski, Principal at Plum Tree Park P.S., Mississauga ON
#: 647-381-2150
E: kathy.kozovski@peelsb.com
Shannon Moses, Vice Principal at Plum Tree Park P.S., Mississauga ON
#: 905-824-0155
E: shannon.moses@peelsb.com
Anna Taormina, Principal at Williams Parkway P.S., Brampton ON
#: 647-850-5269
E: anna.taormina@peelsb.com
Timeline
LTO Grade 1 & Grade 6
Massey Street P.S., Plum Tree Park P.S and Williams Parkway Public School
2023.03 - 2023.06
LTO Grade 2 & 3 Teacher
Plum Tree Park P.S., PDSB
2022.09 - 2023.03
LTO Grade 1 & 2 Teacher
Plum Tree Park Public School, PDSB
2021.09 - 2022.06
LTO Grade 4/Planning Time Kindergarten
Massey Street Public School, PDSB
2021.02 - 2021.06
Private Tutor
Tutor Expert
2020.09 - 2022.10
Preschool Teacher
Alpha Childcare Centre
2018.01 - 2018.03
Additional Qualification - Physical Education and Health Intermediate
Trent University
Additional Qualification - English Language Learners
York University
Additional Qualification - Reading Part 1
York University
Additional Qualification - Guidance Counsellor
York University
Additional Qualification - Integration of Information & Computer Instruction
York University
Bachelors of Education - Primary Junior Division
York University
Honours Diploma - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
York University
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