Katherine Pereira
New York,New York
Summary
Passionate educator who is diligent in fostering student engagement and enhancing academic growth. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Classroom Teacher-Kindergarten
Growing Up Green Charter School
02.2015 - 08.2021
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Facilitated regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress and address any concerns or areas for improvement collaboratively.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, resulting in increased support for student learning at home.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Contributed to school improvement initiatives by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluation, and community outreach efforts.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension skills through targeted instruction and guided practice.
- Organized field trips to local museums and cultural centers to enrich students'' learning experiences beyond the classroom setting.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities into the curriculum.
- Implemented formative assessments to monitor student progress regularly and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Increased student motivation by implementing creative and engaging lesson plans.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through clear expectations, consistent routines, and respectful communication with students.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom effectively.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Office Assistant
Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine
04.2011 - 11.2014
- Worked closely with and under the supervision of the team doctor for The New York Knicks
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Provided one to one care and accommodations for The New York Knicks team players during on and off season games/practices.
- Provided one to one care for sports relation injury patients.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
Lead Classroom Teacher- 2nd Grade
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Implemented formative assessments to monitor student progress regularly and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that enhanced student understanding of various subjects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through clear expectations, consistent routines, and respectful communication with students.
- Facilitated regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student progress and address any concerns or areas for improvement collaboratively.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, resulting in increased support for student learning at home.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Assisted struggling students by offering targeted interventions during after-school tutoring sessions.
Educational Assistant
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
09.2000 - 06.2007
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes or grade levels for students requiring additional support services.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, address concerns, and develop strategies for academic success.
- Served as a mentor for new educational assistants, sharing best practices and offering guidance throughout their first years in the role.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Education
York University
North York, Toronto Canada05.2007
Teachers College/Education
York University
North York, Toronto Canada05.2007
Skills
Parent-Teacher Communication
Collaborative learning
Cultural Competency
Health and wellness
Motivating students
Student Engagement
Student-Centered Learning
Small Group Instruction
Elementary Education
Reliability
Reading, exercising and spending quality time with family and friends
In my free time, I enjoy reading books, exercising and making time for my family and friends. Reading helps me to learn about the world around me and I especially love to read with my 4 year old son. I also value the importance of health and fitness so I try to incorporate it in my day, as much as possible. Lastly, since most of my family and close friends live in Canada, I make sure to stay connected and maintain those lifelong friendships that I have been blessed to have in my life.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead Classroom Teacher-Kindergarten
Growing Up Green Charter School
02.2015 - 08.2021
Office Assistant
Hospital for Special Surgery, Sports Medicine
04.2011 - 11.2014
Lead Classroom Teacher- 2nd Grade
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
09.2007 - 06.2010
Educational Assistant
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
09.2000 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Education
York University
Teachers College/Education
York University
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