ERICA KRESEVIC
Kindergarten/Elementary School Teacher
CONTACT
Email: erica.kresevic@gmail.com Portfolio: https://ericakresevic.weebly.com EDUCATION Master of Education- Inclusive Education McGill University 2016 Bachelor of Education- Kindergarten/Elementary McGill University 2013 Certificate- Teaching English as a Second Language Concordia University 2018 Diploma of Collegial Studies, Social Science- Child Studies Dawson College 2009 LANGUAGES English | French SKILLS Self-motivated | Organized | High level of energy | Fast learner | Bitmoji Classroom | Zoom | Google Classroom | SMART Board | TIPPS | Lively Letters program | Handwriting Without Tears program ACHIEVEMENTS Phyllis Shapiro Award McGill University 2012 Dean’s Honour List McGill University 2012 |
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lester B. Pearson School Board Dec 2011 – Present Montreal, Quebec Special Education Teacher Multi-grade class | Students with special needs and behavioural difficulties | Teach life skills, school readiness skills, and social skills | Focus on emotional regulation | Create a safe and welcoming environment | Trauma-informed practices | Use of Zones of Regulation | Classroom meetings | Create and implement IEPs | Adapt teaching strategies Resource Teacher Responsible for IEPs | Work closely to support classroom teachers | Liaison between school psychologist, OT, SLP, ASD consultant, teachers and parents | Work with small reading groups | Attend weekly resource meetings Kindergarten and Elementary Classroom Teacher Engage students | Lesson planning | Inclusive classroom | Differentiate lessons to meet varying needs | Classroom management | Early English literacy | Distance learning | Student evaluations | Foster parent/school relationships Substitute Teacher Execute lesson plan left by teacher | Prepare backup lessons in advance | Classroom management | Short-term and long-term replacements Centre de services scolaire de Laval Jan 2015 – Jun 2019 Laval, Quebec Teach English as a second language | Substitute teach OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE 30 Minute Hit Trainer Aug 2018 – Feb 2020 Laval, Quebec High intensity kickboxing circuit | Motivate and encourage members | Sales Lifeguard for the City of Dorval May 2006 – Mar 2014 Dorval, Quebec Manager/Assistant-Manager | Swimming instructor | Lifesaving instructor | Swim team coach | Aqua-jogging instructor | Ensure safety of patrons | Supervise a staff of 30 employees | Performance evaluations | Plan and execute weekly staff training VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Starlight Make a Wish Foundation Jun 2010 – Aug 2010 Dorval, Quebec Organize a major fundraising event | Contact and obtain sponsors and prizes for the event |
References available upon request