MELISSA GENTES
Maple Ridge,BC
Summary
Patient and dedicated teacher skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
French Immersion Teacher
School District 42
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- 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.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Promoted cultural understanding through the integration of French history, literature, and current events into lessons.
- Utilized technology such as educational apps, digital resources, and online platforms to support students'' language acquisition efforts both inside and outside the classroom.
- Enhanced language proficiency by incorporating authentic French materials into lesson plans.
FRENCH IMMERSION TEACHER GRADE 6/7
School District 36
12.2018 - 08.2023
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Used variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Learning Support Teacher
Woodward Hill Elementary
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Education
FRENCH IMMERSION TEACHER -
Ècole Woodward Hill Elementary School
04.2024
Inclusive Education Diploma - Special Education
Queens University
Kingston, ON12.2023
Learning Support Teacher -
Woodward Hill Elementary
06.2019
LONG PRACTICUM, FRIM -
Peace Arch Elementary
12.2018
SHORT PRACTICUM -
Chantrell Creek Elementary
04.2018
Bachelor's of Education - French And Elementary Generalist
Simon Fraser University
Surrey, BC08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec08.2015
NICE ACADEMY- FRENCH SCHOOL BOARD- LYCEE PARC ST-JEAN TOULON, FRANCE.
04.2017
Skills
- Bilingual in both French and English
- Student-centered learning
- Special education
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Classroom discipline
- Inquiry-based learning
- Empathy and patience
- Interactive Teaching
- Intercultural competence
- Language Immersion
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
French Immersion Teacher
School District 42
09.2023 - Current
FRENCH IMMERSION TEACHER GRADE 6/7
School District 36
12.2018 - 08.2023
Learning Support Teacher
Woodward Hill Elementary
12.2017 - 06.2019
FRENCH IMMERSION TEACHER -
Ècole Woodward Hill Elementary School
Inclusive Education Diploma - Special Education
Queens University
Learning Support Teacher -
Woodward Hill Elementary
LONG PRACTICUM, FRIM -
Peace Arch Elementary
SHORT PRACTICUM -
Chantrell Creek Elementary
Bachelor's of Education - French And Elementary Generalist
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
Concordia University
NICE ACADEMY- FRENCH SCHOOL BOARD- LYCEE PARC ST-JEAN TOULON, FRANCE.
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