Rosanne Wells
Toronto,ON
Summary
Accomplished educator at TDSB with expertise in lesson planning and classroom management. Enhanced student engagement by integrating technology and fostering critical thinking. Cultivated strong relationships with students and parents, boosting literacy skills. Championed cross-disciplinary collaboration, enriching the curriculum and supporting English language learners.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
TDSB
09.1990 - 06.2019
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Established and enforced classroom management strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated collaboration among colleagues to optimize curriculum delivery and boost student engagement.
- Evaluated student performance utilizing diverse assessment methods to ensure precise feedback.
- Implemented technology integration into lessons to enhance interactive learning experiences.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open communication channels and fostering supportive learning environments.
- Oversaw classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing rules and consequences.
- Facilitated enhanced classroom engagement by implementing interactive teaching methods, including group projects and hands-on activities.
- Oversaw accurate documentation of student progress, attendance, and behavior to enhance communication with parents.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to address diverse learning needs.
- Evaluated student performance consistently through formative and summative assessments.
- Facilitated collaboration among educators to design interdisciplinary units that integrated subjects and enhanced student comprehension.
- Detected struggling students promptly and implemented targeted tutoring sessions and customized lesson plans.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development through workshops and conferences to enhance expertise.
- Directed organization of extracurricular activities including clubs and field trips to enhance student engagement.
- Enhanced lesson plans by integrating cultural awareness through diverse perspectives and materials.
- Guided new teachers by sharing best practices and offering strategic support for successful role adaptation.
- Participated in school committees dedicated to curriculum development, teacher evaluations, and community outreach initiatives.
- Championed digital literacy initiatives by integrating technology into educational curriculum.
- Collaborated with language specialists to enhance support for English language learners.
- Cultivated an engaging learning environment that stimulated student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Facilitated collaboration among colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons that enhance students' educational experience.
- Implemented targeted reading programs to enhance literacy skills among participants.
- Established and executed classroom management plan to minimize disruptions.
- Redesigned library system to enhance accessibility and user experience for students and staff.
Education
Education
University of Western Ontario
LondonBachelor of Music - Music
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB06-1982
Skills
Classroom management
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Lesson planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
I am a long time member of The Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra cello section.
Additional Information
I have been a student, teacher and player of the cello for 50 years. I have a great love music and literature. I also ran the school library for 2 years.
Timeline
Teacher
TDSB
09.1990 - 06.2019
Education
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Music - Music
Mount Allison University