Olha Firman
Calgary,AB
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English Tutor
Online School "Justschool"
Online, Ukraine
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
English Tutor
Lyceum "Radoschool"
Kyiv, Ukraine
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Deputy Director of the Rehabilitation of Children
Hearing Factory
Kyiv, Ukraine
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Developed programs for the rehabilitation of children with hearing impairments.
- conducted hearing examinations of children and adults.
- worked with hearing aids of the Canadian company "Unitron"
- translated special literature about hearing and hearing aids (eng-ukr).
Special Education Teacher
Your Hearing Our Care
Kyiv, Ukraine
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Worked with children and adults with hearing impairment.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- measured hearing level
- assisted during selection hearing aids.
Teacher
Preschool "First Children's Academy"
Kyiv, Ukraine
09.2015 - 09.2023
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Secondary School №1
Khodoriv, Lviv Region, Ukraine 09.2002 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Surdopedagogy.
National Dragomanov Pedagogical University
Kyiv, Ukraine 08.2013 - 06.2019
Skills
Child development
undefinedTimeline
English Tutor
Online School "Justschool"
07.2022 - 03.2023
English Tutor
Lyceum "Radoschool"
08.2020 - 02.2022
Deputy Director of the Rehabilitation of Children
Hearing Factory
11.2018 - 08.2020
Special Education Teacher
Your Hearing Our Care
09.2016 - 11.2018
Teacher
Preschool "First Children's Academy"
09.2015 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Surdopedagogy.
National Dragomanov Pedagogical University
08.2013 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Secondary School №1
09.2002 - 05.2013
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