I believe that getting involved within the school community as well as collaborating with your colleagues, school staff, and parents, is an essential part of being a well-rounded teacher. Fellow teachers and other school support staff can be an important asset, especially to a new teacher. These teachers, assistants, daycare workers, lunchtime supervisors, administrative assistants, maintenance, and administrators have experience and information about the school and the students that you may not yet have as a new teacher. 

 

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Professional Development

 

Being a teacher is an ongoing learning process; a great teacher not only has to gain experience and reflect on his/her teaching in order to grow, but he/she should also continuously continue to learn about new ideas and ways of teaching. I always strive to continue learning new ways to better myself as an educator

•  I have attended numerous conferences where I have attended workshops on different subjects such as:

  • how to use subject-specific apps and websites such as Reflex Math and Raz-Kids​

  • different ways to manage classrooms effectively

  • how to approach sensitive topics with young students.

• I have attended webinars on using social communication software

• I have attending McGill workshops on mindfulness in order to bring a peaceful environment to my classroom

• I have both participated and presented during staff and district professional development days.

I have continued learning about new technologies and received certification in:

• Google Certified Educator (Level 1 and 2)

• Seesaw Ambassador 

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My Planned Development

 

I plan, throughout my career as an elementary school teacher, to continue to attend conferences, webinars, and workshops in order to grow my teacher identity. My hopeful plans include:

• Continuing to attend various workshops

• Attending the teaching workshops on ecosystems given by Montreal's Space For Life

• Continuing my Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology, and eventually transfering into a Masters' program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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