Rosamaria Pagani
Etobicoke,Ontario
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. 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. Advocate for mental health and wellbeing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 2/3 Teacher (FI)
Toronto Catholic District School Board
2024.01 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Guest Teacher
Kingsway College School
2022.03 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Assisted with schoolwide activities, field trips and community, building and strengthening relationships with both students and members of staff.
- Communicated frequently with students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Occasional Teacher
Toronto Catholic District School Board
2022.03 - 2024.01
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Followed classroom teacher's routines, curriculum and established learning goals.
Core French Teacher (Short Term LTO)
James Culnan Catholic School
2022.01 - 2022.02
- Improved students'' French language proficiency by designing and implementing interactive activities for listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Boosted student confidence in language abilities through consistent positive feedback and personalized support.
Grade 3 Teacher (LTO)
St. Anne Catholic Academy
2020.09 - 2021.06
- Increased student engagement through the use of interactive whiteboards, tablets, and other multimedia tools in lessons.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Core French Teacher (LTO)
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
2019.09 - 2020.06
- Boosted student confidence in language abilities through consistent positive feedback and personalized support.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for teaching Core French at various grade levels.
- Monitored student engagement and participation during lessons and implemented strategies to increase involvement when necessary.
- Developed and implemented full core French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
- Leader of Mental Health and Wellbeing club and Me To We school club.
Student Teacher (Grade 6)
Father Serra Catholic School
Student Teacher (Grade 3)
St. Dorothy Catholic School
Student Teacher (Full Day Kindergarten)
St. Ambrose Catholic School
Student Teacher (Grade 3)
St. Andrew Catholic School
Education
Master of Teaching - Primary/Junior
Ontario Institute For Studies in Education (OISE)
Toronto, ON01.2019
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Book & Media Studies and Italian Studies
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON01.2017
High School Diploma -
De La Salle College "Oaklands"
Toronto, ON06.2013
Skills
- Active listening
- Differentiated instruction
- Group facilitation
- Cooperative learning
- Curriculum design
- Parent, teacher, faculty collaboration
- Child development
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Patience and Persistence
- Positive Behaviour Techniques
- Organizational Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
related experience
- Teacher Assistant at Centro Scuola Saturday Italian Classes (JK-Gr. 12) (2012-2018)
- Teacher Assistant at Leonardo Da Vinci Academy Private School (JK/SK) (2009-2020)
- Camp Counsellor at Columbus Centre Summer Day Camp (Ages 4-13) (2016-2018)
- Private Tutor (2015-Present)
Additional Professional Qualifications and Courses
November 2023 Special Education Part 1
June 2022 Guidance and Career Education Part 1
June 2021 Senior Law
April 2021 Intermediate First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies
July 2018 French as a Second Language Part 1 Additional Qualification
January 2018 TRIBES: Supporting K-Grade 8
January 2018 Religious Education Course: Teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools
December 2017 Media Smarts: Teaching Digital Literacy for Students JK to Grade 6
December 2017 Building Futures: Supporting Students with Special Education Needs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Grade 2/3 Teacher (FI)
Toronto Catholic District School Board
2024.01 - Current
Guest Teacher
Kingsway College School
2022.03 - Current
Occasional Teacher
Toronto Catholic District School Board
2022.03 - 2024.01
Core French Teacher (Short Term LTO)
James Culnan Catholic School
2022.01 - 2022.02
Grade 3 Teacher (LTO)
St. Anne Catholic Academy
2020.09 - 2021.06
Core French Teacher (LTO)
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
2019.09 - 2020.06
Student Teacher (Grade 6)
Father Serra Catholic School
Student Teacher (Grade 3)
St. Dorothy Catholic School
Student Teacher (Full Day Kindergarten)
St. Ambrose Catholic School
Student Teacher (Grade 3)
St. Andrew Catholic School
Master of Teaching - Primary/Junior
Ontario Institute For Studies in Education (OISE)
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Double Major in Book & Media Studies and Italian Studies
University of Toronto
High School Diploma -
De La Salle College "Oaklands"
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