NAVID MATHISCYK

Teacher for Grades 4 to 7

• Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement interdisciplinary units that integrated French language instruction with other subject areas.
• Established and maintained a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering student growth and incorporating principles of Truth and Reconciliation into learning.

Leadership and Mentorship

• Served as Acting Co-Teacher in Charge, taking on leadership responsibilities to support school operations and staff.
• Guided and supported new French Immersion Teacher Candidates as a Mentor Teacher, assisting in their professional growth and development.

Extracurricular Involvement

• Coached and organized 2–4 school volleyball and basketball teams annually from 2016 to 2025, fostering teamwork, skill development, and school spirit.
• Additionally, I coached two other teams outside of school through two separate organizations, further promoting leadership, collaboration, and athletic growth.

• Provided ongoing mentorship and support to new French Immersion teachers, helping them navigate curriculum, classroom management, and language instruction.
• Collaborated with experienced teachers to develop and implement strategies for improving French literacy and language acquisition across various grade levels.
• Designed and distributed a monthly French Immersion newsletter to share updates, resources, and best practices with staff across the district.
• Served as an active member of the French Advisory Committee, contributing to discussions and decisions regarding the direction and development of the French Immersion program.
• Introduced and showcased new French language teaching resources to staff, facilitating professional development and effective integration into classroom practices.
• Created and organized a Grade 7/8 Sports Day tradition to support Grade 7 students in transitioning more smoothly into high school, fostering connections and easing the shift to a new learning environment.

• Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies.
• Gained extensive experience with both GB+ and Fountas & Pinnell (F&P) reading evaluations.
• Designed and distributed monthly electronic newsletters to inform parents about upcoming events, strategies to support learning at home, and the curriculum being covered.
• Created and delivered engaging, interactive lessons using Smartboard technology.
• Significantly enhanced teaching pedagogy through collaboration and guidance from mentor coaches.

• Documented and monitored the progress of 8–10 children, focusing on both their strengths and challenges to provide targeted support.
  Supported children on the autism spectrum by teaching self-regulation strategies, building emotional resilience, and addressing their unique needs.
  Gained training in speech and language development to better support individual communication and developmental goals.
  Motivated children to overcome challenges, fostering confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset.