Monique Chisholm
Antigonish,NS
Summary
Personable and adaptable individual with talent for engaging and educating students. Possesses solid understanding of classroom management and instructional techniques, coupled with ability to utilize educational technology effectively. Dedicated to fostering positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student growth, achievement, and well being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Term Substitute Teacher
SRCE
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules. Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by enforcing consistent discipline policies and utilizing positive reinforcement strategies, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
- Addressed diverse learning styles through the incorporation of hands-on activities and visual aids in lesson plans, resulting in improved comprehension for all students.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating reading and writing exercises into daily lesson plans across all subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Permit Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Early Childhood Educator
Strait Regional Centre for Education
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked in Antigonish County schools ranging from Pre-primary to Grade 12
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS08-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS05-2004
Skills
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Adaptable
- Positive reinforcement
- Teaching life skills
Certification
Certificate in Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid Canada, Antigonish, NS, 09/2016
- Learned skills for providing initial help to people experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and substance abuse.
- Can provide immediate support and guidance in a safe environment, comfortably have a conversation about mental health related issues, give guidance and directions towards professional mental health and other supports
Certificate in Music Care Program Level 1
Room 217 Foundation, Antigonish, NS, 09/2016
- Studied the healing properties of sound and musical effects, and how music care can be a part of an overall healing program.
- Developed an awareness and learned strategies for using music in my care practice, be it caring for a patient, a family member, or myself
Pronouns
She/Her
Personalsummary
Passion for working with children, particularly those who are marginalized, Aware of the importance of student confidentiality, Strong computer, writing, and editing skills, Ability to organize tasks and communicate effectively
Timeline
Term Substitute Teacher
SRCE
08.2024 - 07.2025
Permit Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Early Childhood Educator
Strait Regional Centre for Education
04.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Studies
Acadia University
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