Rivka Caro
Thornhill,ON
Summary
Goal-minded English Teacher with experience directing students in essay writing and reading comprehension. Delivers exciting, meaningful classroom lectures to engage students. Upbeat attitude and smooth communicator when interacting with parents, students, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Joe Dwek Ohr Haemet Sephardic School
Thornhill, Ontario
09.2009 - 06.2024
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
Resource Teacher
Joe Dwek Ohr Haemet Sephradic School
Thornhill, Ontario
09.2009 - 06.2024
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided direct instruction to small groups of students on academic and social skills, as well as behavior management techniques.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to develop strategies for meeting the unique educational needs of individual students.
- Encouraged collaboration among staff members so that all stakeholders could work together towards meeting the educational goals of each student.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
Theatre Director
Joe Dwek Ohr Haemet Sephradic School
Thornhill, Ontario
06.2017 - 03.2023
- Conducted auditions for cast members and selected performers for each role.
- Directed actors in blocking scenes, providing feedback on performance and character development.
- Collaborated with designers on sets, costumes, lights, sound, makeup and special effects.
- Created rehearsal schedules and organized daily activities of cast and crew members.
- Stayed calm and polished at all times, even during moments of extreme stress or when dealing with difficult personalities, to accomplish professional goals.
ECE Teacher
Sweet Beginnings PreSchool
Thornhill, Ontario
09.1999 - 06.2001
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities for young children.
- Developed and maintained a positive, nurturing learning environment.
- Integrated play-based activities into daily routines to promote social skills development among children.
- Utilized various instructional strategies such as hands-on activities, cooperative learning projects, literature circles.
- Created an engaging classroom environment through creative use of educational materials.
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON06-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
York University
Toronto, ON06-1987
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Creative Writing
- Substitute teaching
- Special Needs Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Communication
Accomplishments
- OSTF Award for Exceptional Academic Achievement - 1999 - Seneca College ECE
- Houseliter's Scholarhip Fine Arts Award - 1984 - University of Calgary
- Board of Governor's Scholarship Academic Award - 1983 - University of Calgary
References
- Sarah Cohen, Vice Principal - 416-302-4774
- Mrs. Kauffman, Principal - 647-771-3998
- Sarah Wasserman, Principal - 416-518-1099
- Renee Herzog, Head Of Resource - 416-918-6139
Timeline
Theatre Director
Joe Dwek Ohr Haemet Sephradic School
06.2017 - 03.2023
English Teacher
Joe Dwek Ohr Haemet Sephardic School
09.2009 - 06.2024
Resource Teacher
Joe Dwek Ohr Haemet Sephradic School
09.2009 - 06.2024
ECE Teacher
Sweet Beginnings PreSchool
09.1999 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
York University
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