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Monika Dudek

Waterloo,ON

Summary

Dynamic educator with a passion for language instruction and cultural competency, honed at St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School. Expert in course structure planning and student assessment, I create engaging lesson plans that foster critical thinking and collaboration. Committed to nurturing a positive classroom environment, I effectively manage diverse learning needs and promote social-emotional growth.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Polish Occasional Teacher

St. Louis International Languages WCDSB
Kitchener, Ontario
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Lead a Grade 2 Saturday morning Polish school class for the month of May.
  • Carried out lessons with interactive activities, including arts and crafts, reading, writing, storytelling, and games in Polish.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
  • Encouraged active participation from all students during class discussions.
  • Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviours with positive and affirming techniques.

French LTO

St. Benedict Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Cambridge, Ontario
05.2025 - 05.2025
  • Lead grade 9 and 11 core French classes
  • Grade 9 French Immersion Physical Education
  • Adapted lessons according to the needs of each student's individual level of proficiency.
  • Created various assessment tools such as quizzes, tests and projects to evaluate student progress.
  • Promoted cultural awareness and understanding among students through classroom activities.

Future Teacher Candidate

Centennial Public School
Waterloo, ON
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Lead grade 7 and 8 French Immersion classes such as French, history and visual arts under the supervision of an associate Teacher
  • Developed lesson plans and activities that focused on French grammar, pronunciation, and culture.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or new curricula.
  • Incorporated current events into classroom activities whenever possible.
  • Integrated technology into lessons by using online tools such as Quizlet Live or Kahoot!.

Future Teacher Candidate

Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
Kitchener, Ontario
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Lead grade 9 and 11 IB French courses under the supervision of an associate teacher.
  • Facilitated group discussions to foster collaboration among peers.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for a variety of classes.
  • Monitored student performance in order to adjust instruction accordingly.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises.
  • Researched new teaching methods and techniques to enhance curriculum delivery.

Future Teacher Candidate

Laurel Heights Secondary School
Waterloo, ON
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Lead two grade 9 core French classes and one grade 10 enriched French class, under the supervision of an associate teacher.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach French grammar, reading, writing and speaking skills.
  • Conducted individual and group activities to promote the understanding of French language and culture.
  • Created engaging handouts and PowerPoint presentations for classroom use.
  • Participated in faculty meetings focused on discussing new strategies for teaching foreign languages.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Intermediate Senior French And Social Sciences

University of Western Ontario
London
06-2025

Bachelor of Arts - French Teaching Specialization

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
06-2023

High School Diploma -

Resurrection Catholic Secondary School
Kitchener, ON
06-2019

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum development
  • Language instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Cultural competency
  • Effective communication
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Social-emotional learning training

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Polish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

French LTO

St. Benedict Benedict Catholic Secondary School
05.2025 - 05.2025

Polish Occasional Teacher

St. Louis International Languages WCDSB
03.2025 - 06.2025

Future Teacher Candidate

Centennial Public School
02.2025 - 03.2025

Future Teacher Candidate

Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
09.2024 - 10.2024

Future Teacher Candidate

Laurel Heights Secondary School
11.2023 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Education - Intermediate Senior French And Social Sciences

University of Western Ontario

Bachelor of Arts - French Teaching Specialization

University of Waterloo

High School Diploma -

Resurrection Catholic Secondary School

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