Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Victor Harerimana

Cleveland,Ohio

Summary

Passionate, enthusiastic, and engaging educator with more than 12 years of progressive teaching experience in different school settings. Possesses a natural ability and appreciation of children and their ability to grow and learn. Effectively works with staff and students to facilitate learning and uses self-example to positively model behavior and mannerisms. Willing to work above and beyond to achieve goals both personally and professionally. Dedicated to continuing own education and training to better serve students, school, and community.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Cleveland Municipal School District

Bilingual Instructional Aid
12.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Assists classroom teachers in the delivery of instructional programs to meet the specific needs of English language learners
  • Works with individuals or small groups of students under the direction and supervision of classroom teachers
  • Collaborates in the preparation of materials to support instruction or tutoring to differentiate instruction based on the needs of the English language learners
  • Assists the teacher in preparation of all special activities, such as field trips, cultural festivals and bulletin boards depicting the culture of the second language learners
  • Assists with the development of appropriate bilingual instructional materials
  • Conducts oral and written translations and interpretations to facilitate home/school communications
  • Supports school and staff with parent involvement and training activities
  • Uses initiative, and seeks to anticipate the needs of the students

Cleveland Municipal School District

Student Teacher
09.2024 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Built relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding students' progress and needs
  • Promoted positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities
  • Facilitated a small group instruction for targeted skills development, enhancing academic growth for all students
  • Provided ongoing assessment of students' progress adjusting interventions to optimize results
  • Increased students' engagement through using differentiated instruction tailored to individual needs

Action Africa Help

Teacher
02.2012 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Instructed pupils in subject matter specific the law of Uganda and administrative regulations and procedures of the ministry of education and sports
  • Prepared and presented materials and methods to develop relevant students' needs
  • Established and maintained a rigorous and warm classroom culture that was essential for the large class I handled
  • Identified students' needs and collaborated with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, social, and learning problems
  • Communicate with parents, guardians, and other community members about students' progress
  • Administered and monitored district and national exams

Education

Western Governors University

BA from Special Education (Mild to Moderate)
01.2024

Eastern Gateway Community College

Associate of Arts (AA)
08-2022

Kyambogo University

Grade III Teaching Certificate
11-2011

Daystar Christian Based Secondary School

High School Diploma
12-2009

Skills

  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Teaching strategies
  • Creativity and innovation

Certification

  • BA Special Education (Mild to Moderate)
  • Associate of Arts (AA)
  • Grade III Teaching Certificate (Uganda)

References

  • Kubiak Thomas, Principal, Joseph M Gallagher Elementary School

       216-838-6404

  • Wanda Baez, Mentor teacher and Intervention Specialist at Joseph M. Gallagher

       216-571-4995

  • Emmy Such, School Psychologist, Joseph M Gallagher

       (440) 212-2589

Timeline

Student Teacher

Cleveland Municipal School District
09.2024 - 12.2024

Bilingual Instructional Aid

Cleveland Municipal School District
12.2018 - Current

Teacher

Action Africa Help
02.2012 - 05.2018

Western Governors University

BA from Special Education (Mild to Moderate)

Eastern Gateway Community College

Associate of Arts (AA)

Kyambogo University

Grade III Teaching Certificate

Daystar Christian Based Secondary School

High School Diploma
Victor Harerimana