Susan Kobek
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Caring teacher with strong ability to build relationships with students, develop engaging classroom activities, and focusing on the growth of each student. Highly motivated to achieve a loving, stress-free learning environment, along with high quality learning experiences. Looking for a position in the Pre-Kindergarten program or in Division 1 with Edmonton Public Schools.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
EPSB
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2009 - Current
- Taught Early Learning, grade 1, 2, 3, and 5.
- Created a loving and inclusive classroom where all voices were heard and appreciated.
- Implemented classroom jobs within the classroom to boost confidence and student participation.
- Collaborated with grade partners to ensure instructional coherency.
- Implemented Lessons from 7 Habits of Happy Kids
- Planned engaging and thematic unit plans.
- Implemented both Balanced Literacy and Writer's Workshop Lessons in classroom instruction.
- Completed reading assessments and placed students at their corresponding independent and instructional reading levels.
- Differentiated reading instruction through small group guided reading lessons.
- Planned and implemented daily literacy centers and math centers.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking and discussion using a variety of teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Administered and assessed HLAT, PAT, MIPI, LeNS
- Organized and led the Tango Club, Walking Club, and Math Club.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta01.2008
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Fluent in Spanish
- Basic French Skills
- Multitasking
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Creative
- Student Conflict Resolution
- Exemplary at making reading fun!
Computer Skills
- Google Workspace - Docs, Slides, Google Classroom, Google Meet, etc.
- Microsoft Office
- SMART Board/ EPSON Board
- Kahoot
- Class Dojo
Professional Development
- Raz Kids Assessing Student Reading Levels Online 2021
- Guided Math 2020
- Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop 2019
- Second Languages Matter - Best Practices 2018
- Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Reading Assessment 2009
- Balanced Literacy Level 1 and 2 - 2009-2010
Other Experience
- Homeschooling Instruction 2021-2023
- Homeschooling Tutoring Services 2022-2023
- Children's Ministry Teacher/Volunteer 2022-2023
- Refuge Mission Hall Volunteer 2022-present
Timeline
Teacher
EPSB
09.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Alberta
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