SINLA SADANANDAN KARUVANTA VALAPPIL

Limestone District School Board

• Implemented daily lesson plans and classroom routines as documented by the regular teacher, maintaining instructional continuity and classroom stability for a classroom of 18 students.
• Built rapport with students by learning and accurately pronouncing their names, using clear communication, and practicing active listening to foster trust and engagement.
• Supported student learning by facilitating planned instructional activities, offering individual assistance as needed to promote understanding and participation.
• Maintained accurate anecdotal records to document observations, student concerns, and behavioral incidents; promptly communicated relevant information to school staff.
• Supervised students during academic activities, transitions, recess, and lunch periods, ensuring a safe, structured, and positive environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Limestone District School Board

• Delivered individualized academic and behavioral support to students with IEPs, resulting in increased engagement, improved focus, and successful task completion.
• Implemented one-on-one interventions during instructional time to ensure full inclusion and participation in classroom activities.
• Supervised students during transitions, recess, and lunch to maintain a safe, orderly environment and support smooth daily routines.
• Recorded detailed anecdotal observations to track student progress, assess effectiveness of behavioral strategies, and support IEP goal monitoring.
• Fostered student independence by offering step-by-step task guidance, promoting autonomy, confidence, and skill development.

Limestone District School Board

• Designed and implemented engaging math lessons using manipulatives (e.g., racks, number lines, place value charts), resulting in improved numeracy fluency within four weeks for a class of 23 students.
• Delivered dynamic social science (geography) instruction using globes, compasses, real-life visuals, and outdoor learning experiences (e.g., nature walk) to deepen understanding of maps, communities, and natural resources.
• Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
• Facilitated four English Language Learners (ELLs) inclusion by integrating visual aids, Frayer models, Google Translate, whole brain teaching, sentence starters, and vocabulary scaffolding, leading to increased comprehension and active participation.
• Provided targeted support for four students with modified IEPs through redirection techniques and motivational strategies (e.g., 'first…then…'), promoting focus, task completion, and classroom engagement.
• Utilized formative assessments and real-time feedback to track student progress and adjust instruction, ensuring differentiated learning pathways aligned with student needs.

Limestone District School Board

• Designed and implemented engaging math lessons using manipulatives (e.g., racks, number lines, place value charts), resulting in improved numeracy fluency within four weeks for a class of 23 students.
• Delivered dynamic social science (geography) instruction using globes, compasses, real-life visuals, and outdoor learning experiences (e.g., nature walk) to deepen understanding of maps, communities, and natural resources.
• Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
• Facilitated four English Language Learners (ELLs) inclusion by integrating visual aids, Frayer models, Google Translate, whole brain teaching, sentence starters, and vocabulary scaffolding, leading to increased comprehension and active participation.
• Provided targeted support for four students with modified IEPs through redirection techniques and motivational strategies (e.g., 'first…then…'), promoting focus, task completion, and classroom engagement.
• Utilized formative assessments and real-time feedback to track student progress and adjust instruction, ensuring differentiated learning pathways aligned with student needs.

• Instructed Grade 8 students in Work Education, leading creative projects such as crochet, flower crafting, and upcycling to develop fine motor skills, sustainability awareness, and artistic expression.
• Taught Grade 7 Physics using hands-on materials (e.g., balls, screws, motors) to demonstrate concepts such as current, force, motion, and simple machines, enhancing conceptual understanding through real-world applications.
• Delivered engaging Grade 7 Biology lessons using live specimens and visual aids to teach plant systems and classification, fostering scientific curiosity and inquiry-based learning.
• Facilitated interactive Grade 5 General Science lessons through hands-on activities, nature walks, and the use of natural materials to build understanding of ecosystems and environmental awareness.
• Supported learning in Grades 3 to 7 through phonemic awareness, group discussions, peer reading, and comprehension exercises, encouraging collaboration and enhancing literacy and critical thinking skills.
• Enhanced English Language Learners' (ELLs) comprehension and language acquisition through targeted use of visual aids, vocabulary scaffolding, and language-rich group activities.
• Differentiated instruction for students requiring additional support by modifying tasks, simplifying directions, and offering extended practice in core subjects, promoting academic success and confidence.
• Assessed student performance using both formative and summative tools; communicated progress and areas for growth to parents to support continuous student development.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.