MARIA GRAPSAS
Toronto
Summary
Experienced with lesson development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeroom & FSL Teacher
Willowbrook Public School
09.2017 - Current
- York Region District School Board
- Permanent Contract
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Core French, Library & Grade 2 Science & Health
Henderson Avenue Public School
02.2017 - Current
- York Region District School Board
- Collaborate with French department to plan lessons that are based on authentic communicative tasks such as requesting information or conveying messages
- Responsible for creating a positive, risk taking environment with focus on building a growth mindset while learning French
- Responsible for the daily function of the Library and events such as running a Book Fair
- Plan and deliver rich learning tasks that promote deep learning in Science and Health
Core French: Grades 5, 6, & 7
Carrville Mills Public School
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: York Region District School Board
- Consulted with French Department to plan lessons in French
- Assessed oral play presentations and written work
- Fostered discussions, reading comprehension, and pronunciation of the French language
- York Region District School Board
LTO - Grade 6 Homeroom
Carrville Mills Public School
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Planned and implemented homeroom and core subjects within a Modern Learning framework
- Taught Grade 2 Music and Grade 2/3 Phys. Ed.
- Fostered a Growth Mindset while focusing on Literacy and Numeracy
- Created authentic learning tasks used for assessment and learning in order to promote student success
Education
Teacher Certification -
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, None06-2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
Additional Qualifications
July 2025 - York University - Junior Math - Specialist
Nov. 12 – Feb. 13 Queens University, Kingston, ON - English As A Second Language, Part 1
Apr. 12 – Jun. 12 OISE, Toronto, ON - Special Education, Part 1
Co-Curriculars
- Member of Mental Health and Wellness Committee
- Coach Intermediate Volleyball teams
- Coach Junior Basketball teams
Timeline
Homeroom & FSL Teacher
Willowbrook Public School
09.2017 - Current
Core French, Library & Grade 2 Science & Health
Henderson Avenue Public School
02.2017 - Current
Core French: Grades 5, 6, & 7
Carrville Mills Public School
11.2016 - 12.2016
LTO - Grade 6 Homeroom
Carrville Mills Public School
04.2016 - 06.2016
Teacher Certification -
University of Ottawa
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