TETIANA TSURKA
Sherwood park
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated professional with over 10 years of experience working with families and kids. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Honed skills in project management, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility with changing needs and reliability in delivering outcomes. Eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, utilizing expertise and drive for success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Community Adult Learning and Literacy Program
02.2025 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Educational Assistant
Edmonton Catholic School Division
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
Art Director and Teacher
Ukrainian Children's Theatre Studio “Dzherelo"
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- 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.
Early childhood educator
Paradise learning centre
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Promoted fine motor skill development with hands-on art projects and sensory play experiences.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for all children by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the classroom.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Elementary School Teacher
Public School of Odesa
08.2010 - 05.2022
- Taught Ukrainian Language, Mathematics, Science, Art, Physical Education, and Technology for grades one through to four
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
Education
English Language
MacEwan University
Edmonton, None01-2023
Master of Education - Elementary Education
O. Dovzhenko National Pedagogical University
Ukraine01-2013
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
O. Dovzhenko National Pedagogical University
Ukraine01-2012
Diploma - Elementary School Teaching
S.V. Rudniev Pedagogical College of Putyvl
Ukraine01-2010
Skills
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Project management
- Time management
- Creative thinking
- Cultural competency
- Technology integration
- Multilingual education
- Behavior modification
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- Early Childhood Educator Level 1, 11/2022, Edmonton, AB
- Standard First Aid With CPR C And AED, 06/2022, Edmonton, AB
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate - Edmonton Catholic School Division, 09/2023
- Business Financial Literacy - Actions For Health Community, 10/2023
- Diversity and Inclusion, Edmonton Catholic School Division, 12/2023
- Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School - University of Colorado, 03/2024
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, 09/2020
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Community Adult Learning and Literacy Program
02.2025 - Current
Educational Assistant
Edmonton Catholic School Division
05.2023 - 04.2024
Art Director and Teacher
Ukrainian Children's Theatre Studio “Dzherelo"
09.2022 - 03.2024
Early childhood educator
Paradise learning centre
07.2022 - 05.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Public School of Odesa
08.2010 - 05.2022
English Language
MacEwan University
Master of Education - Elementary Education
O. Dovzhenko National Pedagogical University
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
O. Dovzhenko National Pedagogical University
Diploma - Elementary School Teaching
S.V. Rudniev Pedagogical College of Putyvl
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