Marcela Andaluz
Teacher Candidate & Registered Early Childhood Educator
North York,ON
Summary
Passionate Teacher Candidate offering 7-years background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Teacher Candidate - Grade 2-3
Toronto District School Board - Faywood Arts-Based Curriculum School
North York, ON
11.2021 - Current
- Provided individualized support to students to promote learning and engagement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Teacher Candidate - Grade 1-2
Toronto District School Board - Glen Park Public School
North York, ON
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided individualized support to students to promote learning and engagement.
- Evaluated student grasp of material through tests and informal quizzes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Planned lessons and unit studies.
- Documented student attendance, participation and assignments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
Designated Early Childhood Educator
York District School Board - Bakersfield Public School
Thornhill, ON
09.2014 - 06.2021
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Instructed students on interpersonal skills and basic emotional communication.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Developed lesson plans and activities focused on inquiry, growth mindset and differentiating instruction
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Spanish Instructor
York Catholic District School Board
Richmond Hill, ON
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in Spanish and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of students.
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
Education
Master of Teaching - Education
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON 09.2021 - Current
Honours Bachelor of Child Development (BCD) - Child Development
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON 01.2020 - 04.2021
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
Toronto, ON 09.2010 - 04.2012
Skills
Teacher collaboration
undefinedAccomplishments
2021-22 William Waters Scholarship in Urban Education
2021-22 Kenneth Ward Memorial Scholarship
Certification
CPR Training level C
Timeline
CPR Training level C
04-2022
Teacher Candidate - Grade 1-2
Toronto District School Board - Glen Park Public School
02.2022 - 04.2022
Teacher Candidate - Grade 2-3
Toronto District School Board - Faywood Arts-Based Curriculum School
11.2021 - Current
Master of Teaching - Education
University of Toronto
09.2021 - Current
Honours Bachelor of Child Development (BCD) - Child Development
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
01.2020 - 04.2021
Spanish Instructor
York Catholic District School Board
07.2019 - 09.2020
Designated Early Childhood Educator
York District School Board - Bakersfield Public School
09.2014 - 06.2021
Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
09.2010 - 04.2012
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