Leiland MacDonald
Amherst,NS
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education, enhancing student engagement and reading comprehension through innovative teaching methods and targeted interventions. Skilled in classroom management and critical thinking, I excel in creating supportive learning environments that foster collaboration and perseverance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 1/2 Teacher
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education
09.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
Grade 1 Teacher
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Fostered a positive classroom culture that encouraged risk-taking, collaboration, and perseverance among students.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension skills through targeted interventions and assessments.
- Assessed student performance using various formative and summative assessment tools, guiding future instruction based on data analysis.
- Developed strong relationships with students' families to better understand their backgrounds and learning needs.
Grade 5 Teacher
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom, facilitating individual success for all students.
- Mentored new teachers within the district, sharing best practices and supporting their professional development.
- Developed a positive classroom environment that supported social-emotional learning, fostering students'' emotional intelligence.
- Utilized data-driven instruction methods to inform teaching practices and adjust lessons according to student needs.
Grade 2/3 Teacher
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education (Elementary)
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS05-2019
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Learning Strategies
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student rapport
- Group and individual instruction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Received training as a Guys' Group facilitator. Guys' Group is a program designed to help male-identifying students identify and cope with some of the societal and personal pressures placed on men, and deconstruct what it means to be a "guy." The program is currently designed for grades 7 - 12 (differences in the programming depending on the grade level).
Community involvement includes coaching as part of the CCMHA for the past two years, as well as a year of experience coaching the AMHA for year in 2021/2022.
Timeline
Grade 1/2 Teacher
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education
09.2024 - Current
Grade 1 Teacher
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education
09.2023 - 06.2024
Grade 5 Teacher
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education
09.2022 - 06.2023
Grade 2/3 Teacher
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education
09.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Education - Education (Elementary)
St. Francis Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Francis Xavier University
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