Lesley Kennedy
Chestermere,AB
Summary
Student-focused Substitute Teacher with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Proven ability to manage classrooms, follow teachers' plans and maintain discipline.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher- French Specialist
Rundle College
09.2004 - 01.2008
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Brought culture to life with diversified instructional techniques and use of multimedia strategies.
- Performed student assessments, documented findings and submitted reports on progress of each student.
- Coordinated classroom instruction, activities and field trips.
- Educated students in basics of French grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Coordinated language immersive field trips that allowed students to associate knowledge with real-world experiences.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
Teacher- FSL and French Immersion
Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District
09.2000 - 06.2004
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Teacher- French Specialist
Calgary Waldorf School
09.1993 - 06.2000
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Brought culture to life with diversified instructional techniques
- Coordinated classroom instruction, activities and field trips.
- Educated students in basics of French grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught FSL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Coordinated language immersive field trips that allowed students to associate knowledge with real-world experiences.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
Second Language Monitor
Louis Joseph Papineau High School & J.M. Robert
09.1992 - 06.1993
- Brought culture to life with diversified instructional techniques and use of multimedia strategies.
- Performed student assessments, documented findings and submitted reports on progress of each student.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Education
Spanish
Christian Spanish Academy
Antigua, Guatemala 2003
Spanish And Italian
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB2000
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education -Specializing in French
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB04.1992
French And Education
Université De Laval
Laval, QC1990
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Instruction
- Teacher Support
- Student Support
- Positive Learning Environment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
International travel, study, and work
2000-2004: Extensive travel and study throughout Canada, Europe, Asia, South and Central America for language and study pursuits, cultural knowledge,
Long-term stays for study of Spanish in Ecuador, Guatemala and Mexico.
Lived and studied in Québec and Switzerland.
Recent travel to Mexico for acquisition of rental properties, language improvment and residency for tax purposes.
Timeline
Teacher- French Specialist
Rundle College
09.2004 - 01.2008
Teacher- FSL and French Immersion
Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District
09.2000 - 06.2004
Teacher- French Specialist
Calgary Waldorf School
09.1993 - 06.2000
Second Language Monitor
Louis Joseph Papineau High School & J.M. Robert
09.1992 - 06.1993
Spanish
Christian Spanish Academy
Spanish And Italian
Mount Royal University
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education -Specializing in French
University of Calgary
French And Education
Université De Laval
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