Leah Kanary
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in creating versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and instructional coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Bayview Glen School
09.2020 - Current
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Contributed to grade-level meetings by identifying areas needing enrichment or refinement, and developing action plans collaboratively with colleagues.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and relatable scenarios into lesson plans.
- Organized and executed successful parent-teacher conferences, discussing student progress openly while providing actionable recommendations for continued success at home.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior management.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, accommodating diverse learning styles and facilitating individualized growth for all students.
- Facilitated Math Action Research resulting in fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills in students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication to support students' academic and emotional development.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units that provided students with a well-rounded education.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Established and enforced norms of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Established & maintained open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, reflective and supportive environment for developing academic, social & emotional growth.
- Maintain positive relationships with parent community to involve families in educational process.
Lead Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
Bayview Glen School
Lead Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Bayview Glen School
Lead Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Bayview Glen School
Education
Instructional Leadership Certificate -
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, MA11.2023
Leadership Institute Graduate -
CAIS Leadership Institute
Toronto, ON07.2022
Bachelor of Education -
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS05.1999
Bachelor of Arts Advanced Double Major - English & History
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.1994
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School of Halifax
Halifax, NS06.1990
Skills
- Instructional Best Practices
- Differentiated Instruction & Learning Strategies
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student Rapport
- Community Involvement
- Instructional Coaching
- Athletic Coaching Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Mathematics Teaching
- Project Management
Certification
- First Aid & CPR August 2023
- Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1 June 2017
- Special Education, Part 1 April 2019
- Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 2 June 2019
Volunteer
Chairperson
Leaside Daycare Centres
Toronto, ON
May 2005-November 2022
Timeline
Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Bayview Glen School
09.2020 - Current
Lead Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
Bayview Glen School
Lead Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Bayview Glen School
Lead Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Bayview Glen School
Instructional Leadership Certificate -
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Leadership Institute Graduate -
CAIS Leadership Institute
Bachelor of Education -
Mount Saint Vincent University
Bachelor of Arts Advanced Double Major - English & History
Dalhousie University
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School of Halifax
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