Justine Paquette-Wood
Summary
As acting Head of Department, I have been dedicated to strengthening administrative operations and enhancing procedures. I strongly believe in cultivating long-lasting relationships with students, parents and staff to strengthen program success. I am a motivational leader with excellent communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities. With a positive attitude, I have proven my willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I seek to maintain the full-time position of Head of Junior Department to rise to the professional challenges whilst utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Head of Junior Department
St. Gabriel's School
01.2021 - Current
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
- Reinforced positive student behavior and established rapport with students.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Conducted interviews with perspective parents to promote the school and assess the children.
Junior Learning Support Class Teacher
St. Gabriel's School
09.2019 - Current
- Defined student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for students with learning challenges using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Developed and implemented behaviour management plans to improve student behaviour.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Utilised technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Infant Learning Support Teacher
St. Gabriel's School
09.2006 - 07.2014
- Delivered personalised educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Top Infant Class Teacher
St. Gabriel's School
09.2001 - 07.2006
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behaviour.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
University of Montreal
Montreal, Quebec04.2001
Skills
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Implementing Policies
- Educational Administration
- Superior Organizational Skills
- Student Rapport-Building
- Immersive Activities
- Positive Learning Environment
- Providing Feedback
- Emotional Support
- Special Education
Dance and Volleyball
I enjoy music and love to dance.
My favourite sport is volleyball.
Languages
French
Native language
Timeline
Acting Head of Junior Department
St. Gabriel's School
01.2021 - Current
Junior Learning Support Class Teacher
St. Gabriel's School
09.2019 - Current
Infant Learning Support Teacher
St. Gabriel's School
09.2006 - 07.2014
Top Infant Class Teacher
St. Gabriel's School
09.2001 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
University of Montreal
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