Lynn Vallorani
Oakville,Canada
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional, eager to lend combined knowledge, skills and experience to make an immediate contribution to Oakville Public Library. Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. I work well in both individual and team capacities, quickly adapting to different processes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator (Occasional)
Halton District School Board
09.2022 - Current
- Utilizes technology effectively in the classroom for instruction purposes
- Encourages critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity among students
- Demonstrates strong classroom management skills by setting clear expectations
- Fosters an inclusive environment that promotes respect for diversity of opinions
- Facilitates group work activities that enhance collaboration among peers
- Engages with students individually to meet emotional and physical needs
Educator/Teacher Librarian
Halton District School Board
10.1992 - 06.2022
- Opened a new school Library Learning Commons and offered instruction on inquiry, research, author studies, maker space, and open space learning; experience with Insignia Library System
- Created an inviting and welcoming environment for all students, developed and purchased a collection reflecting and celebrating a diverse and inclusive school population
- Utilized technology effectively in the classroom for instruction purposes
- Established positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and administrators
- Created lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process
- Encouraged critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity among students
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups
- Demonstrated strong classroom management skills by setting clear expectations
- Modified course content and complexity to meet individual and group goals
- Fostered an inclusive environment that promoted respect for diversity of opinions
- Facilitated group discussions and activities to promote critical thinking skills
- Adapted processes and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences and maintained open communication lines
- Employed effective instructional strategies such as inquiry-based learning
- Integrated current events into the curriculum to promote global awareness
- Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically challenged students
- Developed and created stimulating lessons to motivate student curiosity to learn
- Created and maintained clean, safe and organized learning environment
- Participated in training courses and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills
- Served as mentor and role model for learners by demonstrating appropriate behavior
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns
- Encouraged student participation and challenged students to think critically
- Engaged with learners to promote student dialogue and positive interaction
- Collaborated with peers to enhance work environment and support instructional planning
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
York University
04.1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Social Science
McMaster University
04.1989
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Interaction
- Special Education
- Online Teaching
- Instructional Design
- Multicultural Awareness
- Active Listening
- Collaborative Learning
- Literacy Strategies
- Creative Problem Solving
- Professional Development
- Student Engagement
- Parent Interaction
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Class Instruction
- Elementary Education
- Curriculum Development
- Student Motivation
- Emotional Intelligence
- Teaching Strategies
- Individualized Instruction
- Student Assessment
- Formative Assessment
- Time Management
- Project-Based Learning
- Educational Technology
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Student-Centered Learning
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Google Classroom
- Student Support
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- SMART Board
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Cooperative Learning Experience
Certification
- Teaching Certificate
- Specialist in Primary Education
- Librarianship Part 1
- Special Education Part 1
- Computers in the Classroom
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Educator (Occasional)
Halton District School Board
09.2022 - Current
Educator/Teacher Librarian
Halton District School Board
10.1992 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Social Science
McMaster University
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
York University
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