Acacia Giannetta
English Curriculum Director at Child Psychological Development Association- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Standard First Aid, CPR and AED
Canadian Red CrossDec, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Child Psychological Development Association
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Hong Kong
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Curriculum Director
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Native English Teacher
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Mar 2021 - Sep 2021
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Discovery Bay International School
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Hong Kong
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Educational Needs Education Assistant
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Aug 2019 - Mar 2021
- Collaborated with teachers and support staff to create differentiated lesson plans, resources and learning strategies for a student with Down Syndrome. - Applied ABA strategies and behavior mapping to improve learner engagement, minimize disruptive behaviors and increase attention span from 5min to ~15min. - Designed activities based on classroom content and student’s IEP, monitor their progress and responses and make necessary adjustments. - Planed and executed developmentally appropriate group activities to promote healthy social interactions among students. Show less
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Supervisor
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Dec 2018 - Jun 2019
- Facilitated communication between the school and families by creating detailed daily logs for each child. - Monitored staff training, program planning and conflict resolution.- Designed custom training manuals for each new staff member.- Promoted a healthy environment by helping staff resolve conflicts and manage tensions.
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Early Childhood Educator
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2019
- Established a customized daily routine to manage classroom behaviour, resulting in easier transitions.- Identify individual learning needs of each child and design development goals accordingly.- Adjust educator techniques to an expanding group of children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
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International Christian School
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Hong Kong
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Summer Program Teacher
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May 2015 - Jul 2016
- Taught several multicultural groups of grade 1 students in an interactive environment. - Created an interdisciplinary language and drama curriculum with a team of teachers. - Integrated storybook reading with dramatic arts and pretend play, resulting in increased student learning and engagement. - Taught several multicultural groups of grade 1 students in an interactive environment. - Created an interdisciplinary language and drama curriculum with a team of teachers. - Integrated storybook reading with dramatic arts and pretend play, resulting in increased student learning and engagement.
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Acting Antics International
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Education Administration Programs
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Drama and Musical Theater Teacher
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
- Taught after-school classes on musical theater and drama with grade 1 to 3 students, and grade 5 to 7 students. - Coordinated with other teachers and classes to organize and produce theater performances. - Taught after-school classes on musical theater and drama with grade 1 to 3 students, and grade 5 to 7 students. - Coordinated with other teachers and classes to organize and produce theater performances.
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Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
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Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
- Assisted a team of kindergarten teachers in 4 different half-day classrooms. - Followed daily teacher instructions to prepare materials and organize supplies. - Assisted a team of kindergarten teachers in 4 different half-day classrooms. - Followed daily teacher instructions to prepare materials and organize supplies.
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Education
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University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Master of Education - MEd, Developmental Psychology in Education -
Tyndale University College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Human Services, Early Childhood Education -
Seneca College
Ontario College Diploma, Early Childhood Education -
International Christian School
High School Diploma