Myriam Levy
Pointe-Claire,QC
Summary
Skilled in classroom management and student engagement, I significantly enhanced learning outcomes at Talmud Torah Elementary School. Leveraging organizational abilities and a proactive teamwork attitude, I fostered a supportive environment, boosting student participation and achievement. My approach combines effective behavior management with dynamic instructional strategies, driving positive educational results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Substitute Teacher/Teacher's Assistant
Azrieli Talmud Torah Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Adapted curriculum materials to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, increasing overall comprehension levels among students.
- 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.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into lesson plans, creating more dynamic and interactive learning experiences for students.
- Designed engaging project-based lessons that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
- Increased student participation by fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student outcomes through collaborative planning efforts with staff members.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a focused and productive learning atmosphere.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
Co-teacher/ Teacher Assistant
Walworth Barbour American International School
10.2008 - 11.2021
- Adapted curriculum materials to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, increasing overall comprehension levels among students.
- Maintained strong parent-teacher communication, ensuring consistent support for student achievement.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Increased student participation by fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student outcomes through collaborative planning efforts with staff members.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into lesson plans, creating more dynamic and interactive learning experiences for students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a focused and productive learning atmosphere.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- 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.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new software applications for various tasks.
- Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walworth Barbour American International School
Israel06.1987
Skills
Parent-Teacher Communication
Organization
Student Engagement
Oral communication
Classroom Management
Verbal and written communication
Safety awareness
Classroom Organization
Organizational abilities
Positive Reinforcement
Behavior Management
Activity Planning
Group and individual instruction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Permanent Substitute Teacher/Teacher's Assistant
Azrieli Talmud Torah Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Co-teacher/ Teacher Assistant
Walworth Barbour American International School
10.2008 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Walworth Barbour American International School
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