Overview

An educator with a deep passion and commitment to working with young children and their families, and for collaborating with your colleagues and experts in the fields your students are studying as well.

Day-to-Day Work

• Establish a classroom culture that is safe, collaborative, celebratory and intellectually challenging for all students to achieve learning goals
• Develop and execute units of study and lesson plans that align with approved curricula.
• Monitor and supervise effective classroom and school-wide structures that promote active, student-driven learning and positive behaviour;
• Maintain an orderly, academically-focused classroom environment and effective management of instructional materials and records;
• Keep current in knowledge and practice of the curriculum, child development and relevant theories of learning
• Assist in on-going curriculum reviews, including offering feedback on school and program effectiveness.
• Become acquainted with supplemental materials and services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.
• Build and maintain positive and engaging relationships with parents/families to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Utilize effective practices for community building, including rituals and traditions that build a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.
• Utilize authentic formative and summative assessments to gauge learning, guide instruction, and provide timely feedback to students;
• Participate in regular and ongoing professional development efforts to constantly improve professional practice;
• Work cooperatively with colleagues' areas of instruction, assessment, documentation, parent/guardian involvement, and classroom management.

Personality