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Éva Gibson

OCT # 708279
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Summary

Experienced and dedicated educator with a strong commitment to promoting justice and inclusivity in the classroom especially for Black, Indigenous and marginalized students. Creates an engaging and anti-oppressive environment that inspires students to exceed expectations. Collaborates with colleagues to develop school-wide initiatives that affirm the dignity of all students. Designs culturally responsive lessons, integrates student voice through inquiry-based learning, UDL strategies, and inter-curricular activities, addressing diverse learning styles using differentiated instruction. Prioritizes maintaining a safe and inviting environment through the application of positive classroom leadership techniques. Deeply committed to fostering a culture of acceptance and inclusivity for all students.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Grades 5/6 - LTO

Southfields Village P.S., PDSB
1 2024 - Current
  • Implements teaching practices based in culturally responsive, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive pedagogy, celebrating all students, especially those from marginalized communities
  • Integrates student voice through techniques such as inquiry projects (e.g., family identity), to capitalize on students’ curiosity and interests
  • Connects learning to students’ lived experiences, making content more relatable and engaging (e.g., Black History Equality Rap poetry unit)
  • Incorporates UDL strategies with multiple means of engagement and expression to create more inclusive and effective learning environments that address all students, including those with special needs
  • Fosters a positive and inclusive classroom community that supports students’ social-emotional development through sharing circles, discussions, role-play and direct instruction (e.g., 21 days of kindness school initiative)
  • Develops and implements differentiated lessons, centered on students’ needs with IEPs and learning differences
  • Takes meaningful approach in the classroom to anti-black racism, FNMI topics and matters facing marginalized communities (Truth and Reconciliation project, Indigenous novel study)
  • Supports student success in EQAO by practicing, planning and executing the assessment for grade 6
  • Engages and collaborates with parents through consistent updates and conversations, fostering positive community relationships
  • Aligns assessment practices with Growing Success, using triangulated evidence of learning, giving timely and effective feedback to improve student learning
  • Plans, conducts, and assesses curriculum for grades 1, 2, 3 drama/dance and grade 7 health, drama/dance
  • Organizes and leads successful field trips designed to enhance social-emotional learning, students' self-awareness and collaboration skills through experiential activities

Kindergarten - LTO

Southfields Village P.S., PDSB
12.2022 - 11.2023
  • Presents provocations to spark inquiry learning by setting up a variety of engaging materials for students to explore and by asking who, what, where, and how questions to increase student interest
  • Promotes self-regulation and problem-solving skills through modeling, teaching, and practicing in a culturally responsive and welcoming classroom environment
  • Utilizes support staff, resource teachers, colleagues, community members and board employees to enhance kindergarten student success

Grades 1, 2, 3 - LTO (including Splits & FI Swap)

Southfields Village P.S., PDSB
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Incorporates culturally relevant materials and teaching strategies, including anti-oppressive and anti-racist pedagogies, selecting teaching materials as outlined by the Ministry Directive
  • Designs interactive, experiential, and play-based learning opportunities that align with curriculum objectives while fostering student learning and engagement, integrating digital tools, educational apps, and personal whiteboards daily
  • Tailors engaging lessons for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), English Language Learners (ELL), and students who require enrichment
  • Collaborates effectively with colleagues to co-plan lessons, share best practices, support school-wide initiatives, plan effective literacy and numeracy programs, and to diagnose appropriate support for students with a variety of learning needs and behaviours
  • Implementing positive behavior management techniques, restorative practices, and clear classroom expectations to foster an atmosphere of respect, belonging and cooperation
  • Uses age-appropriate strategies such as community circles, mindfulness, and conflict resolution to help students build emotional intelligence, trust and resilience
  • Supports students' social-emotional growth, helping them develop skills like self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving
  • Incorporates diverse assessment tools based on the Growing Success document (self-assessments, peer assessments, observations, reflection, tests) and gives timely feedback to guide students' academic progress and to support student agency in learning

Grades 1, 2 - LTO (Remote) Education

Southfields Village P.S., PDSB
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Develops detailed unit and lesson plans, homework assignments, co-created student goals and assessments based on Ontario’s curriculum expectations
  • Administers guided reading and math learning in small groups, continuously assessing and developing learning abilities
  • Liaises with support staff to accommodate students with different learning styles using Individual Learning Plans (IEP)
  • Manages running records, anecdotal notes, and observations, utilizing triangulation of assessments for increased accuracy in grading

Grade 5, Teacher Practicum (Remote)

Southfields Village P.S., PDSB
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Collaborates with classroom teacher to plan motivating lessons for the home learning environment
  • Creates digital lessons to support student learning remotely through Google suit, Screencasts, Kahoot! quizzes, digital worksheets, and games

Grade 3, Teacher Practicum

Southfields Village P.S., PDSB
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Plans a variety of lesson segments, engaging students through cooperative activities to improve student literacy and numeracy levels
  • Develops and conducted reading comprehensions units for small group instruction using the READ method
  • Encourages positive behaviour by explicitly teaching self-regulation strategies, discussing problem solving scenarios and inclusive practices

Education

Master of Science in Education -

Medaille College

BA (Honours) Psychology - undefined

University of Waterloo

Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior Qualified

Skills

  • SIEP Committee member for Well-being, Numeracy and Literacy teams
  • Asian Heritage Month organizer
  • Student Food Program contributor
  • Student Talent Show lead team member
  • Social Committee organizer
  • Equity Leadership Team member
  • Parent Council Volunteer (Terry Fox PS & Herb Campbell PS, 2012 - 2022)

Professional Development

Intermediate Division Family Studies, Queens University, 2023

Senior Division First Nations, Métis & Inuit Studies, Trent University, 2022

Evaluation and Assessment - Queens University, 2021

Teaching Split Grades - Queens University, 2021

Classroom Management - Queens University, 2021

Concepts in Mathematics I and II, Medaille College, NY, 2020

Art Through the Ages, Fanshaw College, 2019

Equity and Anti-Black Racism focused self-directed book inquiries: Cultivating Genius, Me and White Supremacy, Thinq inquiry-based learning, Start Here, Start Now

NTIP mentorship program, present

References

  • Brett Harris, Principal, Southfields Village P.S., (905) 843-3281
  • Brandon Pachan, VP, Southfields Village P.S., (905) 843-3281
  • Nyma Choudhary, VP, Southfields Village P.S., (905) 843-3281

Languages

Hungarian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Kindergarten - LTO

Southfields Village P.S., PDSB
12.2022 - 11.2023

Grades 1, 2, 3 - LTO (including Splits & FI Swap)

Southfields Village P.S., PDSB
09.2021 - 06.2023

Grades 1, 2 - LTO (Remote) Education

Southfields Village P.S., PDSB
11.2020 - 06.2021

Grade 5, Teacher Practicum (Remote)

Southfields Village P.S., PDSB
03.2020 - 05.2020

Grade 3, Teacher Practicum

Southfields Village P.S., PDSB
01.2020 - 03.2020

Grades 5/6 - LTO

Southfields Village P.S., PDSB
1 2024 - Current

Master of Science in Education -

Medaille College

BA (Honours) Psychology - undefined

University of Waterloo

Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior Qualified

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