VIOLETTA HILDAHL
Calgary
Summary
Highly innovative and talented teacher with exceptional abilities to create differentiated, challenging, creative, engaging, and interdisciplinary curriculum. Focused on staying up-to-date on new learning trends and programs to provide best possible specialized education for students and teachers. Possess strong classroom management skills and the ability to modify the depth, complexity, and pace of the curriculum, to meet the unique needs of all students. Strive to foster a culture of collaborative and caring relationships of mutual respect with students, parents, and staff. Strong understanding of instructional design, particularly of project-based learning. Believe in engaging students in meaningful and real-life learning activities, with a focus on cognitive, behavioral, social-emotional, and ethical citizenship. Excellent communication and rapport-building skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Generalist Gr. 2/3/4/5/6th Grade Teacher
ASASA Academy
09.2018 - Current
- Prepared course rubric, syllabus, unit plans and homework materials.
- Creatively developed engaging lesson plans.
- Prepared lesson plans with clear objectives following Alberta Curriculum standards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student - centered- learning.
- Organized school events such as Sports Day.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and other support staff.
- Organized school assemblies, Spelling Bee, and Book Fair events.
Acting Principal
ASASA Academy
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
Tutor
Calgary Tutoring Centre
09.2020 - Current
- Established strong rapport with students and parents.
- Encouraged self - confidence, knowledge and understanding.
- Strengthened self-advocacy, engagement, and motivation.
- Prepared students for PAT's, SAT's, SSAT's, and Diploma exams in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies
- Improved significant academic success by 35%.
- Facilitated using variety of online platforms.
- Created lessons plans, power point presentations, and assessments.
English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Okotoks Junior High School
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Integrated differentiated instructions with engaging activities.
- Assessed student learning using formative assessments.
- Managed classroom to create a safe and supportive environment.
- Instructed more than 40 middle school students through lectures, discussions, and group activities.
- Administered and graded tests, projects, and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Kept classroom environment consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Education
Master of Education - Leadership And Contemporary Issues in Education
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC06.2024
Bachelor of Education - Education
Werklund School of Education-University of Calgary
Calgary04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Royal University
Calgary04.2015
Skills
- Strong Research Skills
- Strong Teaching Skills
- Individualized learning
- Multimodal Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Elementary Education
- Secondary education
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Extra Curricular Activities
- Team Collaboration
- Improving Classroom Instruction
- School Event Coordination
Certification
- Integrating Indigenous Ways of Knowing into the classroom.
- Science of Reading.
- Teaching students with ADHD and Autism.
- Inclusive Education.
- Understanding by Design.
Affiliations
- School Leader of the Parent Council Team (ASASA Academy)
- Member of the Alberta Teacher Association (ATA)
- Board member of the Calgary Youth Orchestra (CYO)
- Affiliate Royal Conservatory of Music Teacher (RCM)
- Author of Peacock of Taj Mahal
Hobbies
- Travelling
- Mountain climbing
- Photography
- Music
- Cooking
Timeline
Acting Principal
ASASA Academy
09.2022 - Current
Tutor
Calgary Tutoring Centre
09.2020 - Current
Elementary Generalist Gr. 2/3/4/5/6th Grade Teacher
ASASA Academy
09.2018 - Current
English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Okotoks Junior High School
03.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Education - Leadership And Contemporary Issues in Education
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Education - Education
Werklund School of Education-University of Calgary
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Royal University
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