Ronalea Beaton
Kimberley,BC
Summary
Self-driven and ambitious Teacher, who is passionate about promoting inclusion, culturally responsive material, critical thinking skills and social and emotional growth. Skillful in quick and adaptive planning, managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Teaching on Call
School District #5 (East Kootenay)
Cranbrook, BC
08.2021 - Current
- Implement lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher and adapt and build extension activities, as needed.
- Arrive prepared and ready to plan supplementary lessons, when needed.
- Provide notes and reports on school day activities
- Taught in several Primary and Elementary classrooms
- Filled absences for Teacher Librarian and Student Support roles at the Elementary and Secondary level
- Taught secondary subjects such as English, Social Studies, Phys Ed, and Art
- Comply with and supports the rules and regulations set by the school ans school district
Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher
School District 5
Cranbrook, British Columbia
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Integrated literacy skills into all subject areas through reading aloud and writing activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education.
- Provided a safe, positive, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
- Adapted materials and instruction to meet different abilities levels within the same class.
- Organized resources for use in teaching math concepts like counting, shapes, measurement.
- Assessed student progress using formal tests, informal observations, work samples.
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect between students, staff members, parents, and community members.
Grade 3 Teacher
School District 6
Kimberley, BC
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Created and implemented standards-based lesson plans to meet the needs of all learners.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan field trips, assemblies, and other special events.
- Assisted in creating a safe and positive learning environment for students.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child's progress.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Integrated relevant cultural elements into course content to promote understanding.
Grade 4-8 Classroom Teacher
Kimberley Independent School
Kimberley, BC
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects using general learning strategies and adapted and/or modified programming to suit individual student learning needs.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students to promote problem-solving, creativity and positive peer relationships through hands-on activities, outdoor education, videos and class discussions.
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies.
- Collaborated with paraprofessionals in facilitating classroom and behavioural support.
- Supervised and provided constructive feedback to a year 3 practicum student (Oct-Dec 2020)
- Cultivated strong and collegial relationships between community organizations such as Wildsight, and the Kimberley Public Library to deliver relevant instructional strategies.
- Formed relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Created Individual Education Plans and facilitated meetings using student-focused planning.
Levelled Literacy Intervention Teacher
Holy Trinity Catholic School Division
Moose Jaw, SK
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Organized and facilitated small group instruction as outlined by Fountas and Pinnell Levelled Literacy Intervention Program (LLI)
- Planned learning goals pertaining to literacy, derived from current data and ensure goals are clearly outlined and executed by all team members
- Communicated clearly between Administrators, school team, and families to ensure student success pertaining to literacy
- Administered and led professional development based on Benchmark Reading assessments
- Screened students to determine specific reading levels and determine areas in need of improvement.
- Provided innovative reading resources for students.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Drama Major/ Visual Arts Minor
University of Regina
Regina, SK04.2010
Skills
- Organized
- Perseverant
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Adaptive and positive mindset
- Differentiating instruction
- Collaborative
Certification
- MindUp training- Nov 7, 2023 (Invermere, BC)
- Kootenay-Boundary Indigenous Education Regional Workshop-May 3, 2023 (Castlegar, B.C)
- CPR/First Aid- February 2021
- Class 4 Drivers License - 2019
- Heinmanns Reading Continuum (Regina, Saskatchewan)- Mar 2018
- Workshops and training for Fountas and Pinnell: Levelled Literacy Intervention (Calgary, Alberta)- October 2016
- Boulder Journey School field study (Boulder, Colorado)- February 2014
- PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) 2011
Affiliations
Kimberley Search and Rescue (current)
- Operating in Ground Search and Rescue
- Winter team preparedness (AST-1, Snowmobile operations)
Healthy Kimberley Food Recovery Depot (2019-2020)
- Served as a liaison between school and community to provide supplemental nutrition for students and provide opportunities for students to assist in transporting and sorting food
Rocky Mountain International Student Program (2019)
- Hosted a student from Annaka, Japan for 1 week and provided cultural experiences and local knowledge of areas
Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association (WACA) Moose Jaw, SK
- Involved in community development and cultural education on behalf of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous people in Moose Jaw.
Moose Jaw Community Players Moose Jaw, Sask.
- Collaborated with other players, stage managers and followed stage directions to ensure a successful show.
Timeline
Kindergarten/Grade 1 Teacher
School District 5
02.2024 - 06.2024
Grade 3 Teacher
School District 6
09.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher Teaching on Call
School District #5 (East Kootenay)
08.2021 - Current
Grade 4-8 Classroom Teacher
Kimberley Independent School
08.2018 - 06.2021
Levelled Literacy Intervention Teacher
Holy Trinity Catholic School Division
08.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Education - Drama Major/ Visual Arts Minor
University of Regina
- MindUp training- Nov 7, 2023 (Invermere, BC)
- Kootenay-Boundary Indigenous Education Regional Workshop-May 3, 2023 (Castlegar, B.C)
- CPR/First Aid- February 2021
- Class 4 Drivers License - 2019
- Heinmanns Reading Continuum (Regina, Saskatchewan)- Mar 2018
- Workshops and training for Fountas and Pinnell: Levelled Literacy Intervention (Calgary, Alberta)- October 2016
- Boulder Journey School field study (Boulder, Colorado)- February 2014
- PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) 2011
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