Natalie Fountas
Pickering,ON
Summary
Passionate educator for 20 years a variety of settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 5 / 6
Nottingham P.S.
09.2023 - Current
- Established rapport with students, parents and critical family members
- Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction based on strengths and needs of students
- Culturally responsive teaching that recognizes rich and diverse cultural heritage of students
- Performed classroom diagnostics assessments and provide descriptive feedback,
- Create positive flexible learning environment with rewards and consequences
- Guided Reading, Writing groups math small group centres, LLI, DDSB Assessment of Phonological awareness skills and Advanced Sound-Letter Concepts- Spelling Inventory
- Prime, Math Leaps and Bounds
Grade 5
Nottingham P.S.
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Established rapport with students, parents and critical family members
- Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for culturally diverse classes with many levels of ability
- Performed classroom benchmark assessments, descriptive feedback, bump it up walls
- Create positive flexible learning environment with rewards and consequence
- Guided Reading, Writing groups math small group centres, LLI, BASS
- Prime, Leaps and Bounds, Nelson
- Managed deadlines effectively, ensuring timely completion of all required tasks while maintaining high-quality standards throughout evaluation process.
Grade 4
Nottingham P.S.
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Established rapport with students, parents and critical family members
- Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for culturally diverse student population and differentiated instruction
- Performed classroom benchmark assessments, descriptive feedback, bump it up walls
- Create positive flexible learning environment with rewards and consequences
- Guided Reading, Writing groups math small group centres, LLI, BASS
- Prime, Math Leaps and Bounds and Nelson
Grade 5
Nottingham P.S.
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Improved student performance by providing constructive feedback on assignments and tests.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Managed deadlines effectively, ensuring timely completion of all required tasks while maintaining high-quality standards throughout the evaluation process.
Grade 5
Nottingham P.S.
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Established rapport with students, parents and critical family members
- Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for culturally diverse classes with many levels of ability
- Performed classroom benchmark assessments, descriptive feedback, bump it up walls
- Create positive flexible learning environment with rewards and consequences
- Guided Reading, Writing groups math small group centres, LLI, BASS
- Prime, Math Leaps and Bounds Grade 5/6
- Collaborated with other graders to ensure fair and balanced assessment of all students'' efforts.
Grade 5
Nottingham P.S.
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Established rapport with students, parents and critical family members
- Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multicultural classes with many levels of ability
- Performed classroom benchmark assessments, descriptive feedback, bump it up walls
- Create positive flexible learning environment with rewards and consequences
- Guided Reading, Writing groups math small group centres, LLI, BASS
- Prime, Math Leaps and Bounds Grade 5
Grade 2
Maple Ridge P.S.
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Designed, planned and implemented math, reading, writing and social skills lessons for small groups of varying skill levels utilizing Lucy Calkins Writing workshop, LLI, Marian Small Making Math Meaningful, Number Talks
- Created individual behavior plans and appropriate rewards and consequences
- Developed and wrote IEP with SERT and consulted with parents to make appropriate changes
- Collaborated with other graders to ensure fair and balanced assessment of all students'' efforts.
- Improved student performance by providing constructive feedback on assignments and tests.
Grade 2 and 3
Maple Ridge P.S.
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Designed, planned and implemented math, reading, writing and social skills lessons for small groups of varying skill levels utilizing Lucy Calkins Writing workshop, LLI, Marian Small Making Math Meaningful, Number Talks
- Created individual behavior plans and appropriate rewards and consequences
- Developed and wrote IEP with SERT and consulted with parents to make appropriate changes
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication channels to ensure timely resolution of academic or behavioral issues.
Grade 1
Maple Ridge P.S.
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Designed, planned and implemented math, reading, writing and social skills lessons for small groups of varying skill levels utilizing Lucy Calkins Writing workshop, LLI, Marian Small Making Math Meaningful, Number Talks
- Created individual behavior plans and appropriate rewards and consequences
- Developed and wrote IEP with SERT and consulted with parents to make appropriate changes
- Managed deadlines effectively, ensuring timely completion of all required tasks while maintaining high-quality standards throughout the evaluation process.
- Collaborated with other graders to ensure a fair and balanced assessment of all students'' efforts.
Kindergarten, Grade 2
Valley Farm P.S.
09.2005 - 06.2014
- Develop lessons and instruct Kindergarten students in reading, writing, math and grade level expectations
- Established rapport with students, parents and critical family members
- Enhance student engagement for learning math through maintaining collaborative learning classroom environment
- Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multi-cultural classes with many levels of ability
- Provide parents and students with descriptive feedback on class assignments and homework assignments
- Use of diagnostic, formative and summative assessments
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
Kindergarten, Part 2 -
University of Toronto
University Of Toronto08.2023
Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Specialist -
Trent University
Peterborough, ON07.2022
Mathematics, Primary And Junior, Part 2 -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON07.2021
Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1 -
University of Toronto
University Of Toronto07.2018
Kindergarten, Part 1 -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON08.2014
Bachelor of Education -
University of Windsor
Ontario, Windsor01.2003
Honours Bachelor of Arts -
University of Toronto
University Of Toronto01.2001
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Educational research
- Instructional Strategies
- Child Development
- Diagnostic assessment and targeted interventions
- Collecting and analyzing data both qualitative and quantitative students strengths and needs
- Culturally relevant lesson focus on social justice
- Cultivating calm and responsive learning environment
- Inclusive Teaching
- Writing instruction
- Reading Comprehension
- STEM Education
- Literacy development
- Learning Styles
- Feedback Delivery
- Tutoring support
Professional References
- Imran Syed, Principal, Nottingham P.S. imran.syed@ddsb.ca
- Tasneem Saloojee, Vice Principal, Nottingham P.S, tasneem.saloojee@ddsb.ca
- Lyanne Hussey, Facilitator Literacy/Numeracy elementary lyanne.hussey@ddsb.ca
Other Related Experience
- Durham Board of Education, Summer School Teacher, 2003,
- Durham Board of Education, Supply Teacher, 2001, 2002
- Durham Board of Education, Summer School Tutor, 2001
- Montessori School, Teaching Assistant, 2000, 2001
Personal Qualifications
467154, 09/2003
Timeline
Grade 5 / 6
Nottingham P.S.
09.2023 - Current
Grade 5
Nottingham P.S.
09.2022 - 06.2023
Grade 4
Nottingham P.S.
09.2021 - 06.2022
Grade 5
Nottingham P.S.
09.2020 - 06.2021
Grade 5
Nottingham P.S.
09.2019 - 06.2020
Grade 5
Nottingham P.S.
09.2018 - 06.2019
Grade 2
Maple Ridge P.S.
09.2016 - 06.2018
Grade 2 and 3
Maple Ridge P.S.
09.2015 - 06.2016
Grade 1
Maple Ridge P.S.
09.2014 - 06.2015
Kindergarten, Grade 2
Valley Farm P.S.
09.2005 - 06.2014
Kindergarten, Part 2 -
University of Toronto
Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Specialist -
Trent University
Mathematics, Primary And Junior, Part 2 -
University of Toronto
Mathematics, Primary and Junior, Part 1 -
University of Toronto
Kindergarten, Part 1 -
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Education -
University of Windsor
Honours Bachelor of Arts -
University of Toronto
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