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Michaela De Luca

Woodbridge,Canada

Summary

Passionate educator with diverse experience across various learning environments, including specialized and mainstream settings. Skilled in creating engaging curriculums tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Substitute Teacher

York Catholic District School Board
Vaughan, ON, Ontario
05.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated discussions to encourage critical thinking and student engagement.
  • Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
  • Implemented conflict resolution strategies to manage student disputes.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
  • Integrated technology into the lessons whenever possible to enhance student understanding.
  • Prepared and delivered instructional materials suited to varied learning levels.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Oversaw student activities during recess, breaks, and dismissal periods to ensure safety.

Camp Counselor

Earthbound Farm & Country House
Schomberg, Ontario
03.2024 - Current
  • Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
  • Assisted with daily barn chores, including mucking stalls and feeding horses.
  • Demonstrated proper care techniques to campers when handling horses.
  • Instructed campers in basic horsemanship skills such as grooming, tacking up, and riding techniques.
  • Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
  • Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioural issues.
  • Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.

Registered Early Childhood Educator

The Maple Preschool
King City, Ontario
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Conducted daily activities fostering cognitive, social, and emotional growth in preschool children.
  • Ensured efficient execution of daily functions such as snack breaks, rest periods, and recreational times.
  • Facilitated one-on-one support sessions for children requiring additional assistance within the classroom.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching methods including play, storytelling, and creative arts to stimulate children's cognitive and social development.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.

Registered Early Childhood Educator

The Montessori Country School
Nobleton, Ontario
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Created, executed, and coordinated academic and social engaging activities for students in accordance with their current developmental level and personal needs
  • Collaborated with other teachers and communicated with parents to provide updates on their child’s day and any relevant observations
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Led parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress, strengths, and areas for growth.

Education

Bachelor of Professional Studies - Education

Niagara University
Vaughan
05-2025

Honours Bachelor of Child Development Degree -

Seneca College
King Campus
12.2022

Early Childhood Education Diploma -

Seneca College
King Campus
04.2020

Skills

  • First aid and CPR certification
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Parent Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Flexible and Adaptive
  • Special Education

References

  • Daniela Simos

York Catholic District School Board

Ontario Certified Teacher 

Cell: 416-435-9648

  • Jessica Papini

York Catholic District School Board 

Ontario Certified Teacher 

Cell: 416-859-1151

Timeline

Emergency Substitute Teacher

York Catholic District School Board
05.2024 - Current

Camp Counselor

Earthbound Farm & Country House
03.2024 - Current

Registered Early Childhood Educator

The Maple Preschool
12.2023 - 08.2024

Registered Early Childhood Educator

The Montessori Country School
12.2021 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Professional Studies - Education

Niagara University

Honours Bachelor of Child Development Degree -

Seneca College

Early Childhood Education Diploma -

Seneca College

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