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Kristina Zekic

Special Education Resource Teacher
Oakville

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Resource Teacher with over 21 years of experience teaching diverse grade levels and leading programs within the Halton Catholic District School Board. Adept at implementing specialized educational programs in language and math, such as Empower, Lexia, Story Champs, Class Act language interventions, and Math Up interventions to support student development. Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, participating in professional development sessions on these topics. Collaborates effectively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to enhance educational outcomes for all students. Skilled in coaching, organizing school events, and leading various student clubs and activities. Possesses exceptional skills in working with teachers, parents, administrators, therapists, and consultants to meet the educational needs of students.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Resource Teacher

St. John Paul II
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead SERT

HCDSB Elementary Teacher

Holy Rosary, Milton, St. John and St. Michael
1 2001 - 1 2020
  • Taught grades 2,3,4 and 5, and several combined split grades

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

York University
Toronto, ON
05.2001 -

Professional Program in Education -

D'Youville College
Buffalo, N.Y.
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Leadership Skills
  • Assistive Technology
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Math Interventions
  • Reading Interventions
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Inclusion Strategies
  • Data Collection
  • Special Education
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Professionalism
  • Training

    • Reading Readiness Screening Tool (RRST)
    • Gate Reading Program
    • Lexia Reading Intervention Program
    • Fly Leaf Reading
    • Story Champs Language Intervention Program
    • Class Act Phonological Awareness Program
    • Geneva Centre for Autism: ABA for Educators Level 1 & Re-enforcement and Prompting Level 2
    • Self & Match Training

    Qualifications

    Present  Teaching English Language Learners Part 1

    2023   Special Education Part 2

    2018   Special Education Part 1

    2002-2004  Religious Education Specialist Part 1,2,3

    2001-2004  Reading Specialist, Part 1,2,3

    Other Information

    Track & Field and Cross Country Coach for over 20 years, Cross Country Convener, Faith Day Organizer, Games Club and Homework Club Organizer, Lead Literacy Teacher, Lead Math Teacher, School Choir Leader, participated in all sessions on Special Topics in FASD., participated in professional development on Equity and Inclusion

    Timeline

    Special Education Resource Teacher

    St. John Paul II
    01.2020 - Current

    Bachelor of Arts -

    York University
    05.2001 -

    Professional Program in Education -

    D'Youville College
    05.2001 -

    HCDSB Elementary Teacher

    Holy Rosary, Milton, St. John and St. Michael
    1 2001 - 1 2020
    Kristina ZekicSpecial Education Resource Teacher