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Lori Gomes (Prest)

Toronto,ON

Summary

Proven educator at Peel District School Board, adept in Classroom Management and Critical Thinking. Excelled in fostering academic growth through differentiated instruction and innovative lesson planning. Demonstrated ability to enhance student motivation, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes. Collaborated effectively to support diverse learners, ensuring a nurturing and productive classroom environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Occasional Teacher

Peel District School Board
06.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Planning Time Teacher

Peel District School Board
09.2009 - 06.2015
  • Successfully taught a variety of subjects across Kindergarten to Grade 6
  • Collaborated seamlessly with colleagues
  • Attended and participated in staff meetings
  • Planned lesson and unit plans based upon Provincial Curriculum Expectations
  • Completed a variety of assessment strategies to inform lesson planning and provide relevant feedback and data for reporting

Grade 5/FSL Teacher

Peel District School Board- Whitehorn PS
09.2002 - 05.2006
  • Effectively implemented a balance literacy program including Novel Study, Literacy Centres, and Guided Reading and Writing program
  • Instructed, integrated and designed learner focused lesson plans and units for STEM, Social Studies and Language Arts
  • Successfully taught activity-based Core French lessons to classes on rotary
  • Collaborated with Learning Teams to address individual needs of Special Ed and ELL learners
  • Employed a variety of appropriate assessment tools to evaluate students progress and develop IEP's
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

Education

Ontario Teacher's Certificate - Teacher's Certificate

Faculty of Education- University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
1990

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Technology literate
  • Student Engagement
  • Growth Mindset
  • Differentiated Instruction

Professional Development

Additional Qualifications- U of T

  • Primary Education Pt. 1
  • Special Education Pt. 1
  • FSL Pt.1
  • Mathematics Education Pt. 1
  • Teaching English Language Learners Pt. 1


Timeline

Occasional Teacher

Peel District School Board
06.2022 - Current

Planning Time Teacher

Peel District School Board
09.2009 - 06.2015

Grade 5/FSL Teacher

Peel District School Board- Whitehorn PS
09.2002 - 05.2006

Ontario Teacher's Certificate - Teacher's Certificate

Faculty of Education- University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Toronto

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