LARA LAIZA OQUINDO
NIAGARA FALLS,Ontario
Summary
Passionate teacher for 9 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Department Of Education
03.2016 - 08.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- 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.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Nursery Teacher
Mary's Bright Montessori School
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Education
Educational Assistance-Adult Support Program - Education Assistant
Niagara College
Welland, Ontario, Canada09.2023
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Camarines Norte State College
Daet, Camarines Norte, Philippines04.2013
Skills
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Standards Compliance
- Behavioral Improvement
- Developing Social Skills
- Class Engagement
Certification
Vulnerable sector check-Ontario Police Record Check-September, 2023
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Department Of Education
03.2016 - 08.2023
Nursery Teacher
Mary's Bright Montessori School
06.2013 - 10.2016
Educational Assistance-Adult Support Program - Education Assistant
Niagara College
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Camarines Norte State College
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