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Marianne Lettieri Russo

Mississauga,ON

Summary

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. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
03.2017 - Current
  • 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.
  • Taught Grades 3/4 for one year
  • Taught SERT for 3 years Grades 4-8
  • Taught Needs Moderate Severe Class for 6 years

Piano Instructor

Keynotes School Of Music
09.2001 - 06.2009
  • Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
  • Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
  • Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
  • Taught from the Royal Conservatory of Music for beginners to Grades 8

International Languages Instructor

Dufferin Peel CDSB
09.2001 - 06.2007
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Taught Italian language to students in Grades FDK to Grade 8.

Secretary for International Languages

Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
09.1998 - 06.2001

* Helped Manage Class Lists

* Answered phone calls and parents' questions daily

* Did photocopying and secretarial duties

Education

Bachelor of Education - Primary Junior

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
06.2007

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Humanities - Italian And History

University of Toronto
Mississauga
06.2006

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Teacher

Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
03.2017 - Current

Piano Instructor

Keynotes School Of Music
09.2001 - 06.2009

International Languages Instructor

Dufferin Peel CDSB
09.2001 - 06.2007

Secretary for International Languages

Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
09.1998 - 06.2001

Bachelor of Education - Primary Junior

University of Western Ontario

Honours Bachelor of Arts - Humanities - Italian And History

University of Toronto
Marianne Lettieri Russo