Kyra Kruzer
Lethbridge,AB
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 4 Teacher
Jennie Emery Elementary School
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Taught grade 3 & 4 all subjects.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with colleagues and administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Grade 3/4 Teacher
Dorothy Dalgliesh Elementary School
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Taught grade 4 all subjects.
- Obtained Permanent Professional Certificate - August 2014.
- Completed 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' 3 day workshop.
- Led outdoor Running Club & Coached Mini-Volleyball.
Intern Teacher
Prairie Waters Elementary School
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Taught grade 1 French Immersion.
Private Tutor
Private Practice
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Specialized in English, Math and French.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Science Leader & Teacher
Le club des débrouillards
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Prepared & engaged students in daily lesson plans, science experiments, related field trips and games.
Recreation Leader
Glenwest Center for Children
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Daily supervision of school aged children; developed interactive and engaging games, crafts, field trips and activities.
Education
B.A. & B.Ed. – French/Modern Languages Major -
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB12.2011
French Student Visiting Program – Immersion Study -
L’université Laval
Québec, PQUniversity Transfer Program -
Mount Royal University
Calgary, ABHigh School Diploma -
Central Memorial High School
Calgary, ABSkills
- Excel at creating meaningful, diversified, and engaging lesson plans, unit plans, and assessments in line with Bloom’s Taxonomy and Program Of Studies
- Deliver a successful balanced literacy program focused on student achievement and growth through use of Fountas & Pinnell as data collection tool
- Able to implement various teaching methods including Direct Instruction, Collaborative Learning, Discovery-based Learning, Project-based Inquiry, etc
- Reinforce various behavior management techniques consistently through well-developed classroom procedures and effective student recognition program
- Develop Individual Program Plans for students in consultation with parents and teachers including implementation of necessary accommodations & interventions
- Proficient with current teaching technologies such as Google Classroom and Smartboard
- Reliable, dependable, trustworthy, and hardworking
Community
- Lethbridge Marathon Club Member
- Cyclist with Headwindz Lethbridge
- Half & Full Marathon Finisher, Multiple Races
Awards
- Academic Excellence Award, Jason Lang Scholarship, 01/2010 Bursary
- Explore French Immersion Bursary Study, Summer 2008 Bursary,
- Millennium 3 Year Bursary, 09/2008
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Canadian Blood Services, 04/2010 - 08/2011
- French Tutor, University of Lethbridge French Club, 02/2010 - 09/2011
- English Tutor, L’université Laval, 09/2009 - 12/2009
- Teacher’s Aid, Nicholas Sheran Community School, 09/2008 - 12/2008
- Volunteer, Kumasi Children’s Home Orphanage | Africa, 02/2006 - 04/2006
- Volunteer, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Summer 2005 & Summer 2006
- Volunteer, Mount Royal College Volunteer Fair, 09/2005
References
- Curtis Uyesugi, Former Principal of JEES, Palliser School Division, 1-403-795-1334, curtis.uyesugi@pallisersd.ab.ca
- Amy Kerr, Current Vice Principal of JEES, Palliser School Division, 1-403-382-8627, amy.kerr@pallisersd.ab.ca
- Nicole Kaminski, Teacher & Colleague at JEES, Palliser School Division, 1-403-332-1395, nicole.kaminski@pallisersd.ab.ca
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Grade 4 Teacher
Jennie Emery Elementary School
01.2017 - 06.2023
Grade 3/4 Teacher
Dorothy Dalgliesh Elementary School
01.2012 - 06.2015
Intern Teacher
Prairie Waters Elementary School
09.2011 - 12.2011
Private Tutor
Private Practice
09.2010 - 09.2011
Science Leader & Teacher
Le club des débrouillards
05.2009 - 08.2009
Recreation Leader
Glenwest Center for Children
05.2008 - 08.2008
B.A. & B.Ed. – French/Modern Languages Major -
University of Lethbridge
French Student Visiting Program – Immersion Study -
L’université Laval
University Transfer Program -
Mount Royal University
High School Diploma -
Central Memorial High School
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