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Olive Fofack

Toronto,ON

Summary

Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Expert in French grammar and dialect distinctions. Offering 4 years of experience in developing and implementing curricula for students ages 5 to 12.Patient and effectual French Teacher proficient in instructing different students. Committed to instilling comprehensive understanding of language and culture through imaginative and efficient lesson plans. Fluent in French and English and highly familiar with French, English and Italian languages.

Organized and professional French Instructor. Known for developing lesson plans to target diverse learning styles and educational needs in classrooms of many students. Fosters excellent communication with students, parents and faculty to achieve instructional goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Extended French Teacher – Elementary cycle (grade 5, & 5/6)

Toronto Catholic District School Board
09.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
  • Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
  • Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written French.
  • Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
  • Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
  • Increased language retention through regular oral assessments and constructive feedback.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Encouraged active participation by designing engaging group activities and interactive presentations.
  • Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents to support student success outside of the classroom setting.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.

École Élémentaire Pierre Eliot Trudeau, Toronto

Conseil scolaire Viamonde
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Co-planned and co-taught 5 subjects (math, literacy, social studies, visual arts, and sciences) based on the Ontario curriculum to a 5/6 grade classroom with 25 students
  • Maintained classroom management through consistent discipline in accordance with school safety policies and classroom rules
  • Collaborated with the teacher to design and facilitate weekly activities
  • Supervised students in the classroom and during various educational field trips such as at the AGO and Treetop Trekking
  • Ensured discipline in the classrooms and reported behavioral problems to the support teacher and the school administration of the students, identified their individual needs, and implemented remedial programs as needed
  • Created and maintained a welcoming, friendly, engaging, and stimulating environment where all students feel comfortable in the classroom
  • Assessed progress through tests and quizzes and provided feedback through positive reinforcement strategies.

École Élémentaire Pierre Eliot Trudeau, Toronto

Conseil Scolaire Viamonde
- 06.2021
  • Supply Teacher in class grade 4th
  • Managed classrooms of 25 students during the absence of the assigned teacher
  • Developed the lesson plan (mathematics, french, history, sciences, and social studies)
  • Planned and taught the lessons following the pre-established educational program for the school
  • Assessed student progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with the Ontario curriculum
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to the individual student to enable positive learning outcomes.

Student Teacher 2 –Elementary Cycle (grade 1)

Conseil Scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Co-planned and co-taught 5 subjects (math, reading, social studies, visual arts, and science) based on the Ontario curriculum to a 1-grade classroom with 24 students
  • Collaborated with the teacher to design and facilitate weekly activities
  • Assisted special needs students with classroom learning
  • Supervised the classroom during the moments when the teacher is absent
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with students, fellow teachers, and school administrators.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.

Education

French As Second Language Certificate - Education

Queens University
08.2023

Bachelor’s degree in Education - Education

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
06.2023

Certificate in Accounting - Accounting And Finance

Seneca College
Toronto, Ontario
12.2018

Master’s in finance & Accounting -

University of Siena
01.2013

Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance -

University of Siena
01.2011

Skills

  • Class Management
  • Pedagogical differentiation
  • Programming and Planning
  • Integration of Technologies
  • Great leadership and teamwork
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Multilingual: French, English, and Italian
  • Proficiency in Microsoft software
  • Online Teaching Experience
  • Classroom Management
  • Teaching adults and professionals
  • Student Tutoring
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Preparation for DELF and DALF exams
  • Native French speaker

Affiliations

Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)

Volunteer Experience

  • Conseil Scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir, Toronto, Ontario, Lunchtime Supervisor, 2018, 2019, Supervised children eating their lunch: encouraged children to eat their food, behaving politely and respecting others within the classroom., Monitored the playground and classroom to make sure children are not in unsupervised areas.
  • ACEI ONTARIO, Volunteer, 2017, present, Prepared network sessions for teachers who newly immigrated., Supported the development of information kits for new teachers., Monitored information on the current events in French-language education in Ontario.

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Full Professional

Timeline

Extended French Teacher – Elementary cycle (grade 5, & 5/6)

Toronto Catholic District School Board
09.2023 - Current

École Élémentaire Pierre Eliot Trudeau, Toronto

Conseil scolaire Viamonde
10.2022 - 12.2022

Student Teacher 2 –Elementary Cycle (grade 1)

Conseil Scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir
10.2020 - 12.2020

École Élémentaire Pierre Eliot Trudeau, Toronto

Conseil Scolaire Viamonde
- 06.2021

French As Second Language Certificate - Education

Queens University

Bachelor’s degree in Education - Education

University of Ottawa

Certificate in Accounting - Accounting And Finance

Seneca College

Master’s in finance & Accounting -

University of Siena

Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance -

University of Siena
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