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Victoria Davidson

Calgary,Alberta

Summary

Passionate language tutor commited to promoting student confidence and academic success through hands-on tutoring and individualized support. Experience includes curriculum development, classroom management, and the creation of enriching learning environments. Strengths include ability to connect with diverse learners, encourage creativity, and promote love of learning. Patient, friendly, and empathetic, to positively impact students.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

English as an Additional Language Tutor

Self-Employed
02.2023 - Current
  • Improve students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through personalized learning programs
  • Mentor students in proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure use
  • Assess student learning needs and provide relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps
  • Work closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help

Reading and Writing Teacher

Sylvan Learning Center
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Engaged students in small groups to master skills in reading, writing, and early mathematics through the use of the Sylvan program and homework help
  • Taught and evaluated personalized daily lesson plans for students
  • Created and maintained a welcoming, friendly, engaging, and nurturing environment to ensure students felt at ease
  • Reinforced positive behavior and effort with the token system to ensure student motivation

English Tutor and Writing Reviewer

Paper Education
04.2021 - 02.2024
  • Reviewed over 850 pieces of student writing
  • Provided grammatical and holistic feedback on students' writing using the Socratic method
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and highlight positive skills

EAL Student Teaching Practicum

English Online
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Developed EAL lesson plans for grammar and daily life activities
  • Taught engaging lessons to medium-large groups of EAL students in an online setting
  • Implemented feedback from the practicum supervisor in areas of classroom management, lesson planning, and teaching
  • Provided learning opportunities that engaged all learners and addressed different learning styles

Substitute Educational Assistant

Winnipeg School Division
04.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and student activities to maintain positive learning environment
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom

Education

ECE Level 1 Certification -

BaseCorp
Calgary, AB
08-2024

Basic Childcare First Aid And CPR Level B And AED -

St Mark James Training
Calgary, AB
03-2024

EAL Teacher Certification Program -

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
01-2023

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

McGill University
Montreal, QC
02.2021

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Empathy
  • English Subject Matter
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Patience
  • Lesson Planning
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Reading and Writing Teacher

Sylvan Learning Center
12.2023 - 03.2024

English as an Additional Language Tutor

Self-Employed
02.2023 - Current

EAL Student Teaching Practicum

English Online
10.2022 - 01.2023

English Tutor and Writing Reviewer

Paper Education
04.2021 - 02.2024

Substitute Educational Assistant

Winnipeg School Division
04.2020 - 02.2021

Basic Childcare First Aid And CPR Level B And AED -

St Mark James Training

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

McGill University

ECE Level 1 Certification -

BaseCorp

EAL Teacher Certification Program -

University of Winnipeg

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