Hi, I’m
Margaret (Peggy) Lugar
Teacher
Halifax,NS
Summary
Proven educator at Halifax Regional Center For Education, adept in Classroom Management and fostering Student Engagement. Elevated literacy rates and student participation through innovative lesson planning and differentiated instruction. Committed to professional development, I've consistently enhanced learning environments, serving diverse communities with a focus on achieving significant academic growth. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Halifax Regional Center For Education
Teacher (resource/Learning Center)
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Halifax Regional Center For Education
Teacher- Third/Forrth Grade
08.2002 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
Education
Mount Saint Vincent UniversityHalifax, NS
Masters of Education Supporting Diverse Learners from Diverse Learners And Exceptionalities
07.2013
University Overview
- Graduation Dean's List, 2013 all courses
- Final Grade: A
- Completed Coursework: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Halifax Regional School board 5/23/2018, 5/23/2020
- IPP development: develop specific learning plans for students with special needs
Dalhousie UniversityHalifax, NS
Bachelor of Physical Education And Coaching from Physical Education, Minors: English And Psychology
04.1984
University Overview
- Graduation Dean's List, 1984
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student assessment
- Innovative lesson planning
- Special Education
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Conflict Resolution
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Regular exercise , painting, gardening
These activities keep me balanced and enable me to enjoy all aspects of a good life.
Timeline
Teacher (resource/Learning Center)
Halifax Regional Center For Education
08.2020 - Current
Teacher- Third/Forrth Grade
Halifax Regional Center For Education
08.2002 - 06.2019
Mount Saint Vincent University
Masters of Education Supporting Diverse Learners from Diverse Learners And Exceptionalities
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Physical Education And Coaching from Physical Education, Minors: English And Psychology
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