Olga Zatoliuk
Kelowna,British Columbia
Summary
- Committed elementary school teacher whose belief in success for every child lays in nurturing positive relationships with all students through equality, collaboration, and students’ strengths fostering.
- Dedicated ESL teacher with a wealth of experience teaching students across all ages and skill levels.
- Skilled reading and writing disorders practitioner who continues to expand knowledge and current best practices through professional development and small group work.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior School Learning Strategies Division Teacher
Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School
Kelowna, BC
08.2022 - Current
- Performed push-in and pull-out support for students of different skill levels to guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals (all subjects).
- Planned, prepared and delivered small group lesson plans and instructional materials (in particular, foundational reading/spelling skills and math) that facilitated active learning.
- Adapted and differentiated teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing interests and skill levels.
- Trained in UFLI and Really Great Reading, delivering programs within universal design and small interventions groups for reading and spelling.
- Prepared an array of instructional materials to address student needs
- Performed reading assessments and spelling assessments (DIBELS, UFLI, etc.).
- Developed impactful math enrichment program culminating in end-of-year project.
- Facilitated comprehensive ESL support program spanning one year for high school students in multi-level classroom (B1-C1)
Grade 3 Classroom Teacher
QSI International School of Minsk
Minsk, Belarus
08.2021 - 06.2022
- A full-time teacher instructing in English Language Arts, Math and Science.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with the school's curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Developing and performing small group intervention work for students who struggle with math.
- Implementing reader’s and writer’s workshops.
- Reinforcing students’ motivation to learn Science by creating engaging cross curricular STEM projects (mostly Math and Reading).
- Actively applying SAMR model to enhance and reinforce students’ learning. Online platforms and applications robustly used in classroom work and communication with parents are: Class dojo, Seesaw, Power Point, Canva, Webex.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
Grade 2 Classroom Teacher
QSI International School of Minsk
Minsk, Belarus
08.2020 - 06.2021
- A full-time teacher instructing in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills with a strong focus on QSI Success Orientations (kindness, independent endeavor, aesthetic appreciation, etc.).
- Implemented small group work to push advanced students higher and encourage struggling students to become successful.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Built strong relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Performed online learning program using WebEx and Seesaw learning platforms. Reinforced students’ engagement by creating a collaborative environment and performing adapted, engaging, and diverse online lessons.
Grade 1 Classroom Teacher
QSI International School of Minsk
Minsk, Belarus
08.2019 - 06.2020
- A full-time teacher instructing in Writing and Science as well as assisting in Math.
- Created and performed individual intervention plans for students struggling with phonological awareness, grammar, and math.
- Enhanced students’ motivation to learn Science by creating engaging projects both on campus and online.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
- Successfully performed online program using Zoom, WebEx, Seesaw, and ClassDojo as well as used effective communication skills to collaborate with frustrated parents.
Grade 3 ESL Teacher and K Teacher's Assistant
QSI International School of Minsk
Minsk, Belarus
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed lesson plans for English Language support group with focus on different/all In-TASK standards.
- Performed project-based planning for learning. Students were involved in coral reefs investigation with the focus on grammar and phonological awareness skills.
- Tutored students with dyslexia/dysgraphia in course material to improve comprehension.
- Conducted small group intervention program for kindergarten students with difficulties in learning English.
Teacher's Assistant
QSI International School of Minsk
Minsk, Belarus
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Organized a targeted pull-out support in my class.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Led small math and reading intervention groups.
ESL Teacher
“Family from A to Z” Private School
Kharkiv, Ukraine
08.2012 - 11.2014
- Developed individualized group plans for young English learners with full immersion;
- Organized engaging classes for kids aged 2-4 based on English songs as well as speech recognition and vocabulary building games;
- Successfully carried out ESL tutoring classes for students aged 5 to 10 years old.
Education
Teacher Certification Postgraduate Program - Teaching
Moreland University
Washington, D.C.11.2018
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
M.E.Zhukovsky State Aerospace University
Kharkiv, Ukraine06.2008
Skills
- Flexible and adaptive
- Lifelong learner
- Background in Applied Linguistics and ESL
- Multilingual (English, Ukrainian, Italian, Russian)
- Skilled in small group targeted intervention work
- Online planning and teaching
- Team player
Certification
- IBAEM PYP Category 1 Professional Development (Netherlands, 2021)
- Professional Development courses: • Canadian History: Post-Confederation • Language Foundations • Giftedness • Strategies for Managing Online Learning Environment; • Online Lesson Planning; • Mastering Digital Technologies; • Ethical Considerations in Online Early Childhood Education; • Resources and Technology to Assist Language Learners. • Online Learning and Support for Students with Special Needs
- Corso della lingua Italiana di livello avanzato (Universita per stranieri di Perugia, Italia 2008)
References
- Jessica Neathway, AH Junior School Learning Strategies Coordinator: jessica.neathway@aberdeenhall.com
- Elaine Renou, AH Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher: elaine.renou@aberdeenhall.com
- Julia Prunenko, student: julia.prunenko@gmail.com
Timeline
Junior School Learning Strategies Division Teacher
Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School
08.2022 - Current
Grade 3 Classroom Teacher
QSI International School of Minsk
08.2021 - 06.2022
Grade 2 Classroom Teacher
QSI International School of Minsk
08.2020 - 06.2021
Grade 1 Classroom Teacher
QSI International School of Minsk
08.2019 - 06.2020
Grade 3 ESL Teacher and K Teacher's Assistant
QSI International School of Minsk
08.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher's Assistant
QSI International School of Minsk
08.2015 - 06.2018
ESL Teacher
“Family from A to Z” Private School
08.2012 - 11.2014
Teacher Certification Postgraduate Program - Teaching
Moreland University
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
M.E.Zhukovsky State Aerospace University