Early Childhood Educator in Brampton, Ontario

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE\r\n\r\nCertified UCMAS Course Instructor 2011 – 2...\r\nUCMAS CANADA, TORONTO, ONTARIO\r\nBrought on to teach 5 courses for students 4-13 years of age, providing extracurricular education in mathematics, supporting the use of abacus, facilitating engaging activities, one-on-one student support, and generating weekly reports for parents and management.\r\n• Led engaging and motivational games and activities, utilizing recognition awards and point systems to encourage participation; and promoted peer learning and tutoring. \r\n• Awarded Course Instructor of the Year for 2013, among all centers, due to high student scores, achieved through parental engagement, differentiated practice activities, stimulating excitement surrounding the annual competition and motivating all students.\r\n\r\nClassroom Tutor 2011 – 2...\r\nEASTBOURNE DRIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL, PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD, BRAMPTON, ONTARIO\r\nContracted as a Classroom Tutor, to work with Grade 3 and 6 classes for EQAO test preparation, in order to help boost math, science, technology and literacy skills and instill confidence among students.\r\n• Worked with classroom teachers to gain an understanding of student needs and areas for improvement in order to develop lesson plans and activities for reading, writing, mathematics and problem-solving strategies.\r\n• Conducted comprehensive research, conferred with students, and gathered various resources, achieving noticeable results, increasing student confidence, and receiving positive feedback from teachers and parents.\r\n• Communicated with parents, principals, and teachers to establish positive working relationships and report on student needs and progress\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n NATASHA PERSAUD PAGE 2\r\n\r\nTEACHING PLACEMENTS\r\nField Practicums: \r\nOSPREY WOODS PUBLIC SCHOOL | GRADE 4, HIGH NEEDS CLASS September-October 2013\r\n• Assumed 100% of teaching duties, overseeing classroom attendance, management, lesson planning, and assessment, while communicating with parents regarding home lessons and student progress. \r\n• Employed an enthusiastic and keen focus on student needs, setting and achieving goals by blending various assessments, differentiated instruction, and student-based modifications and accommodations to build upon strengths and encourage ongoing improvements. \r\n• Utilized current, engaging, and age-appropriate material to peak student interests; while adhering to Ontario curriculum and Board documents and guidelines.\r\n• Adopted a constructivist approach to teach habitats for science; numeracy for mathematics; various reading strategies, and paragraph writing for language arts; \r\n• Participated in school-wide activities such as lunch recess intramurals, pep rallies, and school fundraisers\r\n• Accommodated students with IEPs, special needs, and behavioural issues; built strong rapport with staff and students; and worked closely with grade teams on planning, lessons, and workshops.\r\n\r\nHOLY CHILD CATHOLIC SCHOOL | GRADE 2, HIGH NEEDS CLASS October-November 2013\r\n• Assumed 100% of teaching responsibilities by collaborating with the supervising teacher to coordinate lessons and facilitate teacher-directed and student-centered learning in geometry, structures and movement, language, and persuasive, narrative, and retell writing. \r\n• Participated in parent-teacher interviews and extracurricular initiatives, engaging with students outside of the classroom through the Reading Club, Dance Team, and Lunch recess activities. \r\n• Mastered diverse techniques for differentiated instruction, utilized numerous resources to vary assessments, and maintained astute awareness of individual strengths and weaknesses; building positive rapport, motivating excellence, and meeting the needs of different learning styles. \r\n• Meticulously prepared lessons, drawing on passion, knowledge, organization, and research to set the stage for learning, actively engage students, provide detailed instructions, and deliver timely feedback to steer improvements and support struggling students. \r\n• Hosted a Math Day Event, preparing lessons and allowing teachers and principals to view student achievements.\r\n\r\nField Placements:\r\nBISHOP FRANCIS ALLEN, GRADE 4, PEEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD (37.5 Hrs.) 2012 – 2...\r\n• Taught 5 subject-specific lessons, planning all activities and assessments, and utilizing iPad applications, educational videos, and classroom manipulatives to supplement learning. \r\n\r\nST. PIUS X, JK AND SK, TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (37.5 Hrs.) 2012 \r\n• Performed a range of classroom duties, including creating and teaching lessons, while incorporating hands-on activities to engage students and foster academic and social success.\r\n• Focused on audio, visual, and experiential learning, integrating classroom technology to teach the butterfly cycle and plant growth by screening elapsed videos and leading outside explorations for real-life examples. \r\n\r\nLEARN AND SERVE, GRADE 1/2, ST. LEONARD’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL (75 Hrs.) 2012\r\n• Assisted the supervising teacher with organization, preparatory work, and various classroom activities; and supported students in classroom and extracurricular engagements.\r\n\r\nCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT\r\n\r\nClassroom Volunteer – Osprey Woods & Harold F. Loughin Public Schools, Peel District School Board\r\nVolunteer – Various fundraisers, community events, and recreation centers | Student Support – UCMAS