Maria Alejandra Watts
Oakville,Ontario
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
St. Gregory The Great
09.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
Elementary School Teacher
St. Marguerite d’Youville
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Grade 1 & 2
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Elementary School Teacher
St. Marguerite d’Youville
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Grade 5
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Elementary School Teacher
St. Marguerite d’Youville
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Grade 4 – Virtual
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Elementary School Teacher
St. Gregory The Great
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
Long Term Occasional
St. Brigit Catholic School
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing individualized feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- I have successfully taught Grade 1 and Grade 2 science physical education and health.
- I have successfully taught Grade 4 and Grade 5 physical education and health.
- Successfully implemented the Full Day Kindergarten Program by implementing play-based activities.
Occasional Teacher
Halton Catholic District School Board
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Primary/Junior
- Followed and delivered lesson plans assigned by the permanent teacher and supported student learning through answering questions and scaffolding with relatable examples.
- Ensured a safe and inclusive classroom space, while enforcing positive behavior management through progressive discipline.
- Collaborated with school staff, wrote reports for the teacher about class events, took attendance and collected work assignments.
Teacher Candidate
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Designed lessons and instructed students in Grade 3 mathematics, social studies, science, art, language, drama, music and dance, incorporating a variety of group-based learning strategies based on Ontario curriculum expectations.
- Evaluated and assessed student performance and learning by using various tools, such as questions/discussions, a variety of assignments, homework, rubrics, quizzes, and tests.
- Supported balanced literacy program with guided and group reading strategies.
Teacher Candidate
St. John Paul Catholic School
11.2014 - 12.2014
- Accommodated the needs of a wide range of learning styles through differentiated instruction
- Assisted students with mental health issues work towards a greater sense of well-being to excel through inclusive, culturally relevant pedagogical teaching strategies
- Introduced students to concepts of diversity, equity, empathy, respect and inclusivity through various Fully Alive interactive lesson.
Education
Additional Qualification - Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 1
Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association
Toronto, ON08.2021
Additional Qualification - Teaching English Language Learners
Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association
Toronto, ON07.2018
Additional Qualification - Integration of Information And Computer Technology
Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association
Toronto, ON07.2018
Additional Qualification - Math, Part 1
York University
Toronto, ON03.2018
Additional Qualification - Kindergarten, Part 1
York University
Toronto, ON06.2016
Additional Qualification - Special Education, Part 1
Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association
Toronto, ON12.2015
Ontario Teacher License -
Ontario College of Teachers Certification
Toronto, ON06.2015
Bachelor of Education - Teacher Education
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario06.2015
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Psychology
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario01.2014
Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Special Education
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Literacy Strategies
- Emotional Intelligence
- Multicultural Awareness
- Distance Learning
Professional Development
- Minds Up Curriculum, Halton Catholic District School Board, 2022
- Adult Faith Formation & Our Catholic Schools, Lorrie Naar, 2014
- Promoting Student’s Mental Health and Well-Being, Tracy Vaillancourt, 2014
- Bullying, David Smith, uOttawa Counseling Professor, 2014
- Yoga for kids in the classroom, University of Ottawa, 2014
Volunteer Experience
St. Mary’s Catholic School, Oakville, Ontario, 2016, Rosary Visitor, I taught and prayed the rosary in Grade 1 and Grade 2 classrooms. I planned and implement age appropriate teaching from the bible.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
St. Gregory The Great
09.2023 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
St. Marguerite d’Youville
09.2022 - 06.2023
Elementary School Teacher
St. Marguerite d’Youville
09.2021 - 06.2022
Elementary School Teacher
St. Marguerite d’Youville
09.2020 - 06.2021
Elementary School Teacher
St. Gregory The Great
09.2019 - 10.2019
Long Term Occasional
St. Brigit Catholic School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Occasional Teacher
Halton Catholic District School Board
06.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher Candidate
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
04.2015 - 05.2015
Teacher Candidate
St. John Paul Catholic School
11.2014 - 12.2014
Additional Qualification - Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Part 1
Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association
Additional Qualification - Teaching English Language Learners
Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association
Additional Qualification - Integration of Information And Computer Technology
Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association
Additional Qualification - Math, Part 1
York University
Additional Qualification - Kindergarten, Part 1
York University
Additional Qualification - Special Education, Part 1
Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association
Ontario Teacher License -
Ontario College of Teachers Certification
Bachelor of Education - Teacher Education
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Psychology
Carleton University
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