Tara Harris
Port Rowan,ON
Summary
Retired FSL/Prep ElementaryTeacher at Brant Haldimand-Norfolk Catholic District School Board and former Secondary French Teacher and Acting Modern Languages Department Head at Simcoe Composite School. Adept at lesson planning and fostering positive classroom environments. Successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative strategies and strong relationship building. Committed to addressing diverse learning needs while promoting critical thinking skills among students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
FSL/Prep Elementary Teacher
Brant Haldimand-Norfolk Catholic District School Board
12.1996 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Leveraged technology tools to facilitate remote learning and improve student engagement during transitions.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, adapting teaching methods to meet individual needs.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Secondary French Teacher and Acting Dept. Head
Grand Erie District School Board
12.1995 - 06.1996
Education
FSL Part 1 - Education
University of Western Ontario
London07-1997
Master of Science - Education
Niagara University
Lewiston, New York 12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Honors French Language And Literature
University of Western Ontario
London06.1994
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
French
Professional Working
Timeline
FSL/Prep Elementary Teacher
Brant Haldimand-Norfolk Catholic District School Board
12.1996 - 06.2025
Secondary French Teacher and Acting Dept. Head
Grand Erie District School Board
12.1995 - 06.1996
FSL Part 1 - Education
University of Western Ontario
Master of Science - Education
Niagara University
Bachelor of Arts - Honors French Language And Literature
University of Western Ontario