YINKA OLALEYE
Calgary,AB
Summary
Enthusiastic and experienced English teacher with 5+ years of experience discovering new approaches to learning and education, developing dynamic content to maintain student engagement. Proven communication skills, developing relationships with children, youth, and adults while focusing on learning goals and evaluating performance. Knowledgeable professional, maintaining current knowledge of Canadian education, Canadian editorial standards, and international education programs and requirements. CORE COMPETENCIES English Language Teaching & Mentoring Editing & Proofreading Engaging Curriculum Customer Service Interpersonal Relationships Children & Youth Conflict Resolution Punctual & Reliable Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over [Number] years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for [Type] students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
TESL Ontario
- Provide an appropriate model of academic English Language Learning through direct assistance in individual, small group, or classroom settings
- Assist in the design and implementation of ELL programming to improve English Language Learners’ communicative competence and academic performance (listening/understanding, speaking, reading and writing)
- Assist students to adjust to the Canadian social environment and school setting through orientation activities
- Work with the students to provide extra assistance, either through individual attention, small group work or in-class support
- Communicate with the homeroom teacher frequently about student progress
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Peel District School Board, Miller’s Grove
04.2016 - Current
- Provide support and incorporate learning strategies for children with special needs- autism, behavioural difficulties & speech and language delay
- Deliver daily programming, supporting students' physical, intellectual, and behavioural needs
- Support teachers in caring for children with disabilities, delivering creative accommodations to meet students' needs
- Facilitate behaviour management counselling for students, teaching coping techniques and adaptive behaviours.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Macaulay Child Development Centre
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Engaged and managed a network of young leaders in mental and physical health through hosting events, connecting young leaders, and fostering mentorship
- Monitored the needs of children and youth and adjusted accordingly
- Connected youth with the community to facilitate participation in student services and supervised educational and recreational activities.
YOUTH WORKER
CHILD, The George Hull Centre
Toronto
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted children and youth with mental health and addiction challenges to transition into the community
- Implemented and evaluated behavioural management strategies as determined by the treatment team
- Provided support and crisis intervention to youth with complex needs, providing a nurturing environment with intensive supervision for high-risk adolescent residents
- Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity.
YOUTH WORKER
CHILD, Culture Link
Toronto
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Delivered moral, spiritual, and educational development to immigrant and refugee youth
- Provided emotional and physical support for youth who require social and life skills assistance while assisting newcomers and refugee youth with integration.
YOUTH WORKER
GRADE 5 CHILD, Newton’s Grove School
Toronto
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Planned and implemented educational, developmental, and social activities for children in Grade 5 diagnosed with ADHD, writing difficulties, and social anxiety
- Utilized problem-solving techniques to teach critical thinking and assist students with behaviour problems.
ESL INSTRUCTOR
The National University of Lesotho
08.2009 - 12.2012
- Inspired, motivated and engaged learners in the classroom by creating engaging and interactive learning activities
- Conducted lessons that targeted confidence, perception, vocabulary building, pronunciation practice, and grammar
- Observed, analyzed, and evaluated students on learning objectives
- Developed daily and long-term lesson plans to achieve identified CLB objectives
- Prepared lesson materials and delivered CLB task-based lessons consistent with the relevant program and monthly teaching goals
- Developed appropriate tasks and portfolio-based language assessments
- Maintained student portfolio files and provided students with reflection time and feedback according to guidelines established by the school
- Assisted families in completing and understanding forms and/or documents
- Provided practice activities to reinforce the language used in classroom experiences and lessons
- Conducted on-going and monthly needs assessments with students to determine which themes, topics and outcomes to include in lesson planning
- Maintained up-to-date, accurate class records in the classroom daybook
- Entered attendance records into computerized database daily
- Submitted required monthly reporting documents in a timely manner
- Collaborated with teachers to share resources, contributed to program curricula and plan joint activities, independently and through teacher share sessions
- Kept abreast of current ESL and online teaching techniques and other program developments by participating in internal and external Professional Development
Education
Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate (TESL) -
Seneca College
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
University of Ilorin, Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks
Advanced Diploma - Child & Youth Worker
York University
Master of Arts - English Language
The Humber of Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Ibadan
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Peel District School Board
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Peel District School Board
Skills
[Area of study] instruction
[Type] education
Group and individual instruction
Progress reporting
Classroom support
Educational assistance
Timeline
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
Peel District School Board, Miller’s Grove
04.2016 - Current
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Macaulay Child Development Centre
02.2016 - 10.2016
YOUTH WORKER
CHILD, The George Hull Centre
09.2015 - 12.2015
YOUTH WORKER
CHILD, Culture Link
07.2015 - 09.2015
YOUTH WORKER
GRADE 5 CHILD, Newton’s Grove School
01.2015 - 04.2015
ESL INSTRUCTOR
The National University of Lesotho
08.2009 - 12.2012
TESL Ontario
Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate (TESL) -
Seneca College
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
University of Ilorin, Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks
Advanced Diploma - Child & Youth Worker
York University
Master of Arts - English Language
The Humber of Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Ibadan
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Peel District School Board
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Peel District School Board