NAKITA FRANCIS
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Student-centric instructor and academic facilitator equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Candidate
Our Lady Of Lourdes
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Helped teachers plan lessons and unit studies.
- Assisted students with completing lessons and activities.
- Curated Social Studies unit with a cross-curricular focus on visual arts and literacy
Teacher Candidate
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Helped teachers plan lessons and unit studies.
- Curated various units based on student engagement and interest focused on science, visual arts and mathematics
Teacher Candidate
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided individualized support to students to promote learning and engagement.
- Created, developed and implemented lesson plans for up to 25 students.
- Assisted students with completing lessons and activities.
- Helped mentor teacher plan lessons and unit studies.
- Evaluated student grasp of material through various assessment tools.
- Documented student attendance, participation and assignments.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Literacy and Mathematics Learning Specialist
ELM Tree Organization
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Design learning materials and curriculum
- Support learning through experiential exercises
- Engage students with effective reading strategies and support for reading and mathematics
- Design programming for those experiencing issues with the regular scholastic learning model
- Coordinate and administer online programming while engaging participants through online programming
- Develop tips for parents to continue with a supportive learning environment at home
Occasional Early Childhood Educator
St. Stephen Community School
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Partnered with senior teacher and ECE in classroom to support the children from the ages 3 to 5 years of age
- Created and supervised pedagogical activities focused in the dramatic arts, literature, mathematics and sensory play
- Facilitated supervision and assistance during weekly field trips
- Managed weekly Food Experience and Healthy and Safety Food guide lessons
Occasional Early Childhood Educator
Macaulay Child Development Centre
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Partner with other staff members to support the various age groups and classrooms
- Created and supervised pedagogical activities focused in the dramatic arts, literature, mathematics and sensory play
- Facilitated supervision and assistance during indoor and outdoor activities
Student Early Childhood Educator
Macaulay Child Development Centre
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Worked alongside several ECE’s supervising and engaging children ages 22 months – 3 1⁄2 years old
- Teaching children how to interact with others and assisting them with their daily needs
- Preparing Daily Curriculum activities for the children to engage in and complete each day
- Monitoring child development by monitoring progress and making notes of the progress of each child
- Responsible for meeting with other education professionals and parents of the children.
Student Early Childhood Educator
Nelson Mandela Park Public School
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Worked alongside and supported Parent Facilitator within an EarlyON Program Centre as well as families and caregivers of the children
- Engaged with children from the age of 4 months to 4 years of age
- Created and adapted Daily Curriculum Activities for the children of all ages to engage in everyday
- Planned and coordinated the furniture and equipment in the room to ensure the safety of the children
- Established and maintained a safe and nurturing environment for the children by overseeing the day to day routines
Student Early Childhood Educator
Esther Exton Child Care Centre
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Worked alongside several ECE’s supervising and engaging children ages 18 months – 2 1⁄2 years old
- Providing a safe and caring environment for the children to learn and grow
- Preparing daily lesson plans to help the children start learning
- Preparing Daily Curriculum activities for the children to engage in and complete each day
- Monitoring child development by monitoring progress and making notes of the progress of each child
- Responsible for meeting with other education professionals and parents of the children.
Student Early Childhood Educator
St. Stephens Community School
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked alongside several ECE’s supervising and engaging children ages 4-5
- Attained experience writing weekly observations and newsletters to provide information for the parents
- Preparing Daily Curriculum activities for the children to engage in and complete each day
- Assisted teachers with the implementation of activities and daily routines as well the preparation of materials
- Established and maintained a safe and nurturing environment for the children by overseeing activities and providing structural guidance when needed
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary - Junior Division
York University
08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson)
04.2022
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
04.2020
Diploma - Management
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON04.2016
High School Diploma -
Bishop Allen Academy Catholic Secondary School
Toronto, ON06.2012
Skills
- Subject-Based Assessments
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Organization and Prioritization
- Classroom Management Understanding
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Multicultural Awareness
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Unit Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Professional Development
- Primary/Junior MathUP - TCDSB, 2023
- Canadian Centre for Child Protection - Child Abuse/Duty to Report - 2022
- Indigenous Early Childhood Educators in mainstream child care - 2021
- Exploring the Experience of LGBTQ+ Early Childhood Educators: Navigating and Challenging Heteronormativity in Child care Settings - 2021
- “I’m Unique!”: Children’s Perceptions of Diversity and Representation in the Media - 2021
- Professional Development - 2020
- Men in Early Childcare Settings- 2020
- Advocacy in Early Childhood Education - 2019
- Working Together: The Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act - 2019
- Children Sexuality - 2019
- Woman and Abuse - 2019
Volunteer Experience
- MakerKids, 2022-2023
- Teacher's Assistant, Loretto College, 2017-2018
- Teacher's Assistant, All Saints Catholic School 2010-2012
- Wesburn Manor Long-Term Card Home, 2009-2012
- Teacher's Assistant, St. Mark’s Catholic School, 2007-2012
Timeline
Teacher Candidate
Our Lady Of Lourdes
05.2023 - 06.2023
Teacher Candidate
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
Teacher Candidate
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Literacy and Mathematics Learning Specialist
ELM Tree Organization
06.2021 - 08.2021
Occasional Early Childhood Educator
Macaulay Child Development Centre
03.2020 - 05.2020
Student Early Childhood Educator
Macaulay Child Development Centre
01.2020 - 02.2020
Student Early Childhood Educator
Nelson Mandela Park Public School
09.2019 - 10.2019
Occasional Early Childhood Educator
St. Stephen Community School
04.2019 - 08.2020
Student Early Childhood Educator
Esther Exton Child Care Centre
03.2019 - 04.2019
Student Early Childhood Educator
St. Stephens Community School
11.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Education - Primary - Junior Division
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson)
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
Diploma - Management
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Bishop Allen Academy Catholic Secondary School
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