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Roberta Sekela

Chilliwack,BC

Summary

Passionate Teacher with over 30 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects from grades 3 to 8. 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. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Job Share

SD#33
09.2008 - 11.2015
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Physical Education Teacher

SD#33
09.1996 - 06.2008
  • Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
  • Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
  • Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
  • Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
  • Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.

Grade 3/4/5/6th Grade Teacher

Central Okanagan SD#23
09.1992 - 06.1996
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.

Teacher Grade 3/4th Grade Teacher

SD#67
06.1990 - 06.1992
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.

Teacher Grade 6/7

SD#63
09.1986 - 06.1990
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
04.1986

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Nurturing Environment
  • IEP Monitoring
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Social Development
  • Parent Conferences
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Curriculum Planning and Implementation
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Positive Student Engagement
  • Grading Procedures
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Technology Integration
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Classroom Management

Timeline

Job Share

SD#33
09.2008 - 11.2015

Physical Education Teacher

SD#33
09.1996 - 06.2008

Grade 3/4/5/6th Grade Teacher

Central Okanagan SD#23
09.1992 - 06.1996

Teacher Grade 3/4th Grade Teacher

SD#67
06.1990 - 06.1992

Teacher Grade 6/7

SD#63
09.1986 - 06.1990

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Lethbridge

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