Victoria Pazzano

• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
• Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication about students' progress and participation in parent-teacher conferences.
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
• Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.

• Planned and delivered Core French, General Music (Vocals/Rhythm), and Drama/Dance curriculum to over 200 students in grade 6, 7 and 8
• Managed and reported large amounts of assessment/evaluation data; provided feedback to students/parents recognizing students' strengths and encouraging them in areas of need
• Established and maintained effective working relationships with colleagues
• Established positive rapport with students, fostering a caring and positive learning climate
• Assisted with extra-curricular activities (vocal coach/sound cue technician for musicals, assistant to dance crew, rock band coach)

• Planned and delivered Grade 7 Curriculum for Peel Virtual School from September to November.
• Taught Grade 7 French in the building and Grade 6 Virtual French online from November 2021 to June 2022.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
• Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.

• Planned and delivered lessons in Language Arts, Science, French, Health, Drama/Dance and Daily Physical Activity
• Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
• Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
• Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
• Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
• Provided timely feedback on assignments and tests, helping students identify areas for improvement and growth.
• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.

• Hands-on drum kit sessions to teach and guide a 6/7 year old boy rhythmic foundations to keep the beat on hi-hat, bass drum, snare drum, and add fills on tom drums to his playing.

• Provided tutoring services in English and French to students ranging in age from 9 to 13 years old
• Helped students develop and improve literacy skills, spelling, grammar, phonics, word recognition and pronunciation in English and French
• Aided in homework completion, reinforcement of concepts studied, and supplemental reading, writing and communication tasks to improve overall competencies in students' individualized studies

• Taught Core FSL to all Grade 8 students as well as a mixed grade level contained class
• Planned engaging lessons using multimedia and hands-on approaches
• Developed assignments and rubrics specific to diverse learning needs
• Assisted Choir Director Tracy Brown with conducting The Cheyne Singers
• Co-Vocal coach and audio tech. for The Wizard of Oz Jr.

Responsible for clerical and administrative tasks including telephone switchboard at the Reception desk, printing, binding, making prescription pads, mail room sorting and delivery, and shipping and receiving (Work sites: Schneider Electric, Alcon, First Canadian Title Insurance, Credit Valley Hospital).

• Assisted the program directors in the delivery of outdoor education programs, allowing youth from kindergarten to high school to explore Science curriculum in an engaging, hands-on way.
• Placed seedlings out on tree stumps and feeders for squirrels and birds to ensure an engaging and fun forestry exploration for program participants.
• Ensured safety of participants during hikes for fauna and flora observation; tadpole and toad pond studies, water studies, caterpillar, chrysallis and butterfly release, safe handling of garter snakes, red-backed salamanders, and deer.
• Composed educational song, "An Insect Has Legs Just Like Me and You" for our youngest visitors.