Patrizia Beam
Waterdown,ON
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FSL Teacher
Global Summers Academy
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
FSL Teacher
HCDSB
09.2013 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Managed several internet-based language programs.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
FSL Teacher
Blyth Academy
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Educated students in basics of French grammar and conversational speaking in a Authentic environment.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
FSL Teacher
HCDSB
09.2006 - 06.2013
- Managed several internet-based language programs.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lesson plans that incorporated elements from various subjects into the FSL curriculum.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
FSL/PTM Teacher
HCDSB
09.1999 - 06.2006
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
FSL/PTM Teacher
HCDSB
09.1989 - 06.1999
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lesson plans that incorporated elements from various subjects into the FSL curriculum.
FSL Teacher
HCDSB
06.1989 - 06.1989
- Educated students in basics of French grammar and conversational speaking.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
Education
Primary Specialist - Primary Education
York University
Toronto, ONBachelor Of Education - Intermediate/Senior French/Italian
University of Toronto
Toronto, ONBachelor Of Arts - Italian Studies
Brock University
St. Catharines, ONBachelor Of Arts - French/Italian
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON04.1986
Skills
- Student needs assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Software knowledge: Edsby, Webex, Teams, Google Docs, D2L, Powerschool
Languages
French
Full Professional
Italian
Professional Working
Certification
- Certified DELF Examiner and Correcter A1-B2, France Education International, 2024
- Equity and Inclusive Education Training, HCDSB, 2019
- AODA Accessibility Training for Teachers, HCDSB, 2014
- Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Competency Training, HCDSB, 2018
Timeline
FSL Teacher
Global Summers Academy
07.2022 - Current
FSL Teacher
Blyth Academy
07.2019 - 07.2019
FSL Teacher
HCDSB
09.2013 - Current
FSL Teacher
HCDSB
09.2006 - 06.2013
FSL/PTM Teacher
HCDSB
09.1999 - 06.2006
FSL/PTM Teacher
HCDSB
09.1989 - 06.1999
FSL Teacher
HCDSB
06.1989 - 06.1989
Primary Specialist - Primary Education
York University
Bachelor Of Education - Intermediate/Senior French/Italian
University of Toronto
Bachelor Of Arts - Italian Studies
Brock University
Bachelor Of Arts - French/Italian
McMaster University
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