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PRISCILLA TOOTOOSIS-IRON

Box 33, Canoe Narrows,Saskatchewann

Summary

I am driven with confidence and the ability to work with a team. I possess excellent communication skills and positive relationship skills. My certification as a, Life-Skills Coach/Facilitator, In-Trauma and Mental Health First Aide enhances my ability to effectively problem solve to meet deadlines and work under pressure. I have a positive rapport with student, staff and community. I am knowledgeable of our Culture and Traditions, as I actively participate in ceremony and dance. Therefore, I am much aware of our traditional protocols and understand that these may differ from one community to the next, which is why forming honest positive relationships with the community is essential. I have the experienced faculties of effective planning, teaching and multi-tasking which encompass that of a seasoned teacher, leading with integrity. Successfully facilitating a Behavior Program, planning for my assistant, planning IEP(s), organizing team meetings inclusive of community Elders, being a Liason between the school and the RCMP, budgeting close to a six-figure amount for my program and successfully completing an audit with AANDC add to my integrity as a person and professional. Possessing my B.Ed., Certified Life-Skills Coach/Facilitator, Certified Treaty Catalyst Teacher and Certified in Child Trauma and Principalship(U of S) enables me to be an asset to any team. I am knowledgeable of the legalities with Child Protection Services, Counselling Services and the referral/protocol processes when working with youth and comaamunity. Saskatchewan Professional Teacher Regulatory Board ID: 9002447 Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Grade 6 Classroom Teacher

Chief Poundmaker School
09.2018 - Current
  • Effective daily planning and I.E.P
  • Planning using differentiated instruction and inclusion; Working collaboratively with my Education Assistants
  • Planning to meet the daily-varying needs of my students, in all subject areas
  • Exceptional classroom management
  • Positive relationship building skills
  • Committed to ethical and professional conduct, in and out of the work place
  • Incorporating our First Nation’s Culture/Identity in areas of learning, both in the classroom and land-based
  • Coaching, fundraising and volunteering time in our school and community.

Gr.9 Classroom Teacher

Canoe Lake Cree First Nation
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Organized engaging extracurricular activities that complemented classroom lessons, strengthening students'' connection to the subject matter.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
  • Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over [Number] students.
  • Instructed groups of up to [Number] students and provided individual support.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures and more importantly, our Indigenous Cree Culture/Traditions.

Gr.6 Classroom Teacher

Canoe Lake Cree First Nation
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
  • Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over [Number] students.
  • Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures and more importantly, our Indigenous Cree Culture/Traditions.

Gr.4/5 Classroom Teacher

Northern Lights School Division No 113
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.

Grade 10,11,12 Electives Teacher

Pelican Lake First Nation
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

Gr.9 Classroom Teacher

Pelican Lake First Nation
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Grade 6 Classroom Teacher

Pelican Lake First Nation
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.

Grade 6 Classroom Teacher

Chief Poundmaker School
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Chief Poundmaker School Administration deemed it necessary to move the grade 6 students from the grade 5/6 classroom to my grade 7/8 classroom
  • This had been due to the drop in academic performance/success for the grade 6 students in the 5/6 room
  • I successfully improved student academic performance in all my students in my now grade 6/7/8 classroom with an enrollment of 18
  • Successfully planned four grade levels of mathematics every day and executed with success being achieved by all students
  • I planned an IEP with my school team for a grade 7 student at a grade 3 math, whom by June had been doing multiplication
  • As the school's only trained/certified, Treaty Catalyst Teacher I ensured that all my colleagues taught the Treaties k-12: I made myself available for consult as well as resources and organized a spring showcase per classroom from, The Teaching of the Treaies
  • Continued with execution of my excellent classroom management skills.

Grade 7/8 Classroom Teacher

Chief Poundmaker School
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Successfully improved student academic performance following the Provincial Curriculum using experiential learning
  • Ensured that all classroom teachers, as well as myself taught the Treaties
  • As the Treaty Catalyst Teacher, this was an added professional responsibility with which I successfully performed
  • Developing Individual Ed
  • Plans conducive to student need in collaboration with colleague(s), school Elder, student, support service(s), Sp.Ed.Teacher and parent/caregiver(s)
  • Acive member of committees, as well as opening the gym, weight room and computer lab once a week in the evening (through holidays too) for grades 7 to adults of the community
  • Initiated and maintained a positive relationship with colleagues, support staff, community members/services and parents/caregivers.

Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher

Chief Poundmaker School
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Successfully improved student academic performance in the classroom through experiential learning, following the Provincial Curriculum and teaching of Treaties as a trained/certified Treaty Catalyst Teacher
  • Developed Individual Ed
  • Plans in collaboration with the Sp.Ed.Teacher, support staff, parent/caregiver and school Elder
  • Active member of various school committees as well as opening the school gym and computer lab once a week (through holidays as well) for grades 7 to adults of our community
  • Successfully executed excellent classroom management skills
  • Organized and facilitated conflict resolutions between my students and between my students and others outside of our classroom (within our school).

Grade 3 Classroom Teacher

Chief Poundmaker School
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth adhering to the Provincial Curriculum
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
  • Planning with support staff as well as the Special Ed
  • Teacher
  • Possess excellent classroom management and organizational skills, as I had four Behavior Program (in program by previous teacher) boys in my classroom
  • All students achieved success in the six months I had been their teacher
  • I had a positive relationship with all my students and parents/caregivers
  • I made myself available after hours for consult to my students and parents/caregivers
  • Active on various committees and opened the gym once a week in the evenings.

Behavior Modification Program Coordinator/Teacher

Chief Poundmaker School
09.2009 - 12.2012
  • Successfully planned Individual Ed
  • Plans per student, ensuring curriculum learning goals had been met in required grade level
  • Having positive professional relationships with colleagues, support staff, administration, Elders, community members, students, community support services, regional support services parents/caregivers
  • Ensured that all teachers had a package containing protocol on the referral process and behavior assessments
  • Organized and facilitated conflict resolutions between students (k-12) and between students and staff
  • Made myself available after hours for consult for staff and students
  • Successfully completed audit with A.A.N.D.C
  • With a budget of $94,000.00

Education

Bachelor of Education -

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK

Mental Health First Aid

MLTC Education Professional Development
Mikisiw School/CLCFN
10.2023

In-Trauma Training

MLTC Education Professional Development
Via Zoom
05.2023

Certified Life Skills Facilitatior And Coach

Red Echo Associates
Poundmaker Cree First Nation
03.2017

High School Diploma -

Beauval Indian Education Center
Beauval, Saskatchewan
06.1987

Skills

  • Managing classroom for diverse populations and learning styles
  • Differentiated instruction planning
  • Teaching of The Treaties Catalyst
  • Problem Solve and mediation
  • Practice Culture and Traditions of our homeland
  • Strong collaborator and team player
  • Respectful and professional in and out of the school, as I and my husband lead alcohol and drug free lifestyles since 2006 I also had quit smoking 2 years ago
  • Experience with instructional design on paper and in the classroom
  • Detail oriented
  • Competent in interpreting IEPs and implementation
  • Goal setting and monitoring the students
  • Competency in interpreting policy, procedures and Student motivation
  • Data management
  • Team leadership
  • Team liaison
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Process implementation
  • Extremely organized
  • Literacy development
  • Community involvement
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Fundraising coordination
  • Mathematics Instruction
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Science Instruction
  • Student Records Management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Proficient in [Software]
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Technology Integration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Oral communication
  • Team Teaching

Hobbies and Interests

  • Spending time with my family is important. Taking care of my Spirituality is imperative, through attending Ceremony and Various Cultural/Traditional activities.
  • I am always on the look out via the world wide web for updates on instruction and resources.
  • I enjoy the outdoors, as well as quiet time.
  • I am always interested in my field of Education. I love my career and enjoy the privilege of engaging our youth.

Timeline

Gr.9 Classroom Teacher

Canoe Lake Cree First Nation
09.2023 - 06.2024

Gr.6 Classroom Teacher

Canoe Lake Cree First Nation
09.2022 - 06.2023

Gr.4/5 Classroom Teacher

Northern Lights School Division No 113
09.2021 - 06.2022

Grade 10,11,12 Electives Teacher

Pelican Lake First Nation
09.2020 - 06.2021

Gr.9 Classroom Teacher

Pelican Lake First Nation
09.2019 - 06.2020

Grade 6 Classroom Teacher

Pelican Lake First Nation
09.2018 - 06.2019

Grade 6 Classroom Teacher

Chief Poundmaker School
09.2018 - Current

Grade 6 Classroom Teacher

Chief Poundmaker School
01.2017 - 06.2017

Grade 7/8 Classroom Teacher

Chief Poundmaker School
09.2016 - 06.2017

Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher

Chief Poundmaker School
09.2015 - 06.2016

Grade 3 Classroom Teacher

Chief Poundmaker School
01.2015 - 06.2015

Behavior Modification Program Coordinator/Teacher

Chief Poundmaker School
09.2009 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Education -

University of Saskatchewan

Mental Health First Aid

MLTC Education Professional Development

In-Trauma Training

MLTC Education Professional Development

Certified Life Skills Facilitatior And Coach

Red Echo Associates

High School Diploma -

Beauval Indian Education Center

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