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Rhonda Gilbert

Prince George,BC

Summary

I am a passionate and dedicated educator with thirty four years teaching experience in the primary grades. I am driven to promote student learning by creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere while providing engaging curriculum. I am well-versed in current assessment strategies and I am competent at adapting to students' academic, physical, and emotional needs to foster self confidences and optimize learning. Providing positive, consistent structure in classroom environments is one of my professional area of strength. I have excellent communication skills and strong relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. These skills have served me well in contributing to and improving the culture of learning for students.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary School Teacher

SD57
Prince George, BC
08.1990 - 07.2022
  • Taught Grades 2-4 at Van Bien Elementary and Hart Highlands Elementary.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Assessed student progress on an ongoing basis to inform instructional decisions.
  • Planned extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams for after school programs.
  • Organized field trips for students to explore local resources related to the curriculum.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching strategies such as cooperative learning, inquiry-based instruction, project-based learning.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education.
  • Implemented Student-led Conference approachparent to celebrate student learning.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
  • Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.

Primary School Teacher

Catholic Independent School system
Prince George, BC
09.1988 - 07.1990
  • Taught Grade 3 classes.
  • Coached volleyball and basketball teams.

Education

Masters Degree in Education - Leadership And Administration

Gonzaga University
Spokane Washington
05.2008

Bachelor of Education - Education- Psychology/English/Learning Disabilties

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
04.1988

Skills

  • Student-Centered Learning - adapting learning tasks and instruction to accommodate student interests, strengths, and limitations
  • Classroom Management - use of positive behaviour plans, delelopig engaging inclusive lessons, clear expectations, and consistent structure
  • Assessment - Assessment for Learning techniques for all lessons Focus on student, peer, and observational assessment
  • Mentoring Student Teachers - welcomed and mentored many student teachers from SFU, UNBC, and UVic over a span of 30 years
  • Relationship Building -developing connections with students and colleagues to create respectful, positive, and professional relationships Frequent Talking Circles with students

Timeline

Primary School Teacher

SD57
08.1990 - 07.2022

Primary School Teacher

Catholic Independent School system
09.1988 - 07.1990

Masters Degree in Education - Leadership And Administration

Gonzaga University

Bachelor of Education - Education- Psychology/English/Learning Disabilties

Simon Fraser University
Rhonda Gilbert