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Olga Amy

Olga Amy

Red Deer,Canada

Summary

An experienced and passionate teacher, skilled in creating comprehensive curricula to meet educational standards and support students academically, emotionally, and socially. Dedicated to fostering positive student-teacher-parent relationships, prioritizing mutual respect and cultural awareness. A strong advocate for collaboration, actively engaging in professional development and critical reflection to enhance teaching practices.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Health/Wellness Teacher (Kinder-Grade 6), SSR Teacher

Steffie Woima
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • Delivered tailored academic and behavioral support to students with diverse needs, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment
  • Designed and implemented individualized strategies to assist students with organization, focus, and emotional regulation
  • Taught Health curriculum across all grade levels (Kinder to Grade 6), focusing on age-appropriate topics such as personal wellness, mental health, and social skills
  • Monitored and reported on student progress, adapting approaches to address unique learning styles and needs

Grade 6 Teacher

Steffie Woima Elementary
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Taught all core subjects (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Health) in alignment with Alberta curriculum standards
  • Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment to support diverse learners, including students with IPPs and advanced academic needs
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that engaged students through interactive and collaborative learning
  • Adapted teaching strategies to meet varying academic levels, including advanced readers and students requiring literacy and organizational support
  • Utilized digital platforms (e.g., Kahoot, Quizizz, Blooket, ReadTheory and Raz-Kids) to enhance student engagement and assessment
  • Collaborated with colleagues and parents to monitor student progress and provide targeted interventions

Grade 2 Teacher

Fairview Elementary School
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Developed and implemented tailored lesson plans and instructional materials to meet Grade 2 students' diverse needs, including EAL learners and those with behavioural challenges
  • Provided personalized support through one-on-one or small group sessions, employing differentiated instruction strategies
  • Implemented proactive behaviour management strategies, establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviours to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement comprehensive strategies for supporting Grade 2 students' academic and behavioural needs
  • Designed and administered assessments accommodating diverse learners, Administered LENS, CC3 and benchmarking assessments to identify reading strengths and areas for improvement
  • Facilitated reading intervention groups for Grades 1-3, targeting specific reading skills and providing additional support to struggling readers
  • Maintained open communication with parents/guardians, providing updates on student progress and discussing strategies for supporting learning at home
  • Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity and incorporated trauma-informed teaching practices

Substitute Teacher (Kindergarten — Grade 9)

Red Deer Public Schools
09.2023 - 12.2023

ESL Instructor

CARE for Newcomers
09.2014 - 06.2023
  • Planned and delivered language instruction to adult students at literacy to advanced CLB levels
  • Designed and delivered a curriculum focused on numeracy and literacy skills, working with students with low literacy skills to improve their reading and writing abilities
  • Developed curriculum, prepared teaching materials aligned with PBLA standards, and provided settlement information to students
  • Delivered multi-level, student-centred lessons
  • Incorporated basic math skills, financial literacy, and data analysis into the lessons
  • Created a literacy and numeracy assessment tool to identify students' strengths/areas for improvement and used this information to tailor instruction to meet individual needs
  • Taught topics covering budgeting, banking and investment planning
  • Kept program records, tracked attendance, maintained student files and submitted progress reports using Project-Based Language Assessment
  • Addressed any student-related concerns, reported as required
  • Maintained current knowledge of Adult Education and TESL
  • Maintained knowledge of current settlement trends in the local community
  • Participated in ongoing professional opportunities and literacy workshops

Teacher (Workplace ESL Program)

Red Deer College
04.2019 - 06.2019
  • Developed language skills of students in high-demand service sectors, customer service and commercial environment
  • Introduced job-related vocabulary

ESL Instructor, Grade 9 (Italian exchange students)

Koinonia Christian School
07.2016 - 08.2016

ESL Instructor, Grade 9 (Japanese exchange students)

St. Francis of Assisi School
07.2014 - 08.2014
  • Developed and implemented a well-rounded curriculum for students aged 14-15
  • Created the curriculum for the program focused on Canadian culture and history
  • Participated in the daily program classes and activities, arrival, departure, welcome, farewell, and excursions
  • Provided various hands-on activities to promote critical thinking skills
  • Monitored and recorded the progress of students and created plans for improvement

ESL Teacher

Notre Dame High School
12.2013 - 06.2014
  • Created individualized educational plans based on each student's needs and evaluated their progress through homework and assessments
  • Built positive relationships with parents and teachers and helped them evaluate student progress
  • Created meaningful lessons that benefited the student's individual needs
  • Administered tests, analyzed data, placed students in a proper program
  • Notified parents of results and placement, making sure they had access to all information
  • Provided accommodations and made sure they were met
  • Discussed results with teachers and explained how to accommodate student's academic weaknesses
  • Collaborated with mainstream teachers about lesson plans, cultural sensitivity, and diverse resources
  • Analyzed data to see if a student needed to be moved to a different tier or taken out of the ESL program
  • Introduced Canadian cultural aspects to ESL students, and Social Studies

Education

Master of Education - Educational Research/Language and Literacy

University of Calgary
01.2023

Trauma-Informed Teaching Course - undefined

Red Deer College
04.2018

Educational Issues and Social Change - Intro to Exceptional Children

Athabasca University
01.2012

Psychology of Human Relations - Oral-Interpersonal Communication

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
01.2006

Master of Arts - Linguistics (English) And Educational Psychology

Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University
01.2004

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Utilization of Differentiated Learning Techniques
  • Classroom Management Skills
  • Positive conflict-resolution skills
  • Adaptability
  • Inquiry-based learning

References

  • Teresa Tataryn, Principal, Fairview Elementary School, teresa.tataryn@rdpsd.ab.ca, 403-357-2781
  • Natalie Ellis, SSR Teacher, Fairview Elementary School, natalie.ellis@rdpsd.ab.ca, 403-877-4621
  • Angela Eadie-Gyori, Principal, Steffie Woima Elementary, eadiegyori@cesd73.ca, 403-348-1016.

Timeline

Health/Wellness Teacher (Kinder-Grade 6), SSR Teacher

Steffie Woima
11.2024 - 12.2024

Grade 6 Teacher

Steffie Woima Elementary
09.2024 - 11.2024

Grade 2 Teacher

Fairview Elementary School
01.2024 - 06.2024

Substitute Teacher (Kindergarten — Grade 9)

Red Deer Public Schools
09.2023 - 12.2023

Teacher (Workplace ESL Program)

Red Deer College
04.2019 - 06.2019

ESL Instructor, Grade 9 (Italian exchange students)

Koinonia Christian School
07.2016 - 08.2016

ESL Instructor

CARE for Newcomers
09.2014 - 06.2023

ESL Instructor, Grade 9 (Japanese exchange students)

St. Francis of Assisi School
07.2014 - 08.2014

ESL Teacher

Notre Dame High School
12.2013 - 06.2014

Trauma-Informed Teaching Course - undefined

Red Deer College

Psychology of Human Relations - Oral-Interpersonal Communication

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Master of Education - Educational Research/Language and Literacy

University of Calgary

Educational Issues and Social Change - Intro to Exceptional Children

Athabasca University

Master of Arts - Linguistics (English) And Educational Psychology

Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University

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