Michelle Sekulovski
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects with a focus on Primary level. 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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.2011 - Current
- Planned for a range of grades from 1 through 6.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked closely with MLL teachers and SSC teachers to create learning plans for students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies throughout the year.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Consultant
Vocalinks
09.2008 - 09.2011
- Provide one to one and small group student instruction for students with SEA claims.
- Certified instructor in Kurzweil 3000, Word Q/SpeakQ, Inspiration, Smart Ideas and Dragon Naturally Speaking
- Skilled in providing best practices to students, educators and parents, for integrating assistive technology into the classroom, for independent work or as an accommodation for test taking.
- Plan and lead individual, small group and large group Professional Development in all Assistive Technologies
- Certified Promethean Instructor. Experience in providing 3 to 4 day professional development seminars to educators.
- Proficient in ActivInspire, with the ability to create interactive lessons using Ontario curriculum that engage all learners.
- Experienced in planning for content and leading YRDSB and YRCDSB student and parent Assistive Technology Camps throughout summer months.
Senior Consumer Services Manager
Nike Canada
01.2003 - 04.2007
- Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
- Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
- Authored training documentation and implemented a training curriculum utilized by new hires.
- Developed and implemented yearly business plans incorporating fiscal organizational strategies.
- Created and distributed “Consumer Conversations”, a monthly intranet publication, utilized by the business as a source for consumer insight.
- Spearheaded recruitment partnership program with local Universities (York and University of Toronto) to provide employment opportunities for students pursuing a degree in Sports Marketing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Charles Sturt University
Hamilton Ontario05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Geography And Environmental Studies
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON05.2007
Skills
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Family Involvement
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Parent and Student Communication
- Student-Centered Learning
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Plan Lessons
- IEP Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Macedonian
Professional Working
Fitness Enthusiast Canfit Pro Certified Instructor
Certified in Small Group Fitness Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
York Region District School Board
09.2011 - Current
Consultant
Vocalinks
09.2008 - 09.2011
Senior Consumer Services Manager
Nike Canada
01.2003 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Arts - Geography And Environmental Studies
University of Toronto
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