Alexandra Arditi
Elementary School Teacher at Mentor College- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Member in Good Standing
Ontario College of TeachersJan, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Mentor College
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Elementary School Teacher
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Sep 2015 - Present
• Selected to teach in the “Academy” program; this program targets students who have minor academic or behavioural difficulties and who benefit from a strong behavioural management system, along with differentiated instruction and a smaller class environment.• Developed curriculum-based programs to match the specific learning needs of each student in order to ensure attainment of Grade 4 objectives.• Successfully prepared several students to move on to enriched program in Grade 5.• Maintained formative and summative student records as well as anecdotal observations of student progress and behaviour. • Conducted monthly parent phone calls to monitor student progress and ensure an open line of communication between home and school.• Managed several extra-curricular clubs including swimming, baking, track and field, spelling bee and origami.• Received outstanding evaluations, which encompassed the success of the overall classroom environment, lesson planning, classroom management, rapport with students and organizational skills.
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TFS - Canada’s International School (Toronto French School)
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Canada
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Kindergarten Teacher
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
• Incorporated mindfulness into the daily life of all students with a focus on developing self, teamwork and cooperation, and decision-making as per the IB Primary Years Program curriculum.• Predominantly focused on Inquiry-based learning; encouraged students to pose questions about the world, and investigate further to find solutions using their own problem-solving skills.• Worked in a bilingual environment to ensure seamless collaboration amongst parents, staff and students.• Differentiated instruction to meet the distinct needs of each student while emphasizing the importance of thriving as inspired, motivated and values-driven individuals.
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Behaviour Consultant
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
• Developed behavioural plans in coordination with teachers and parents that were research-based and age-appropriate.• Assisted when needed to support students with emotional self-management skills.• Implemented behavioural plans in a safe, supportive and positive manner.• Provided social skills training for whole classes using active learning strategies.• Contributed to weekly team meetings to share progress, provide data and recommend strategies
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Supply Teacher
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
• Collaborated with the Elementary School faculty to ensure smooth transitions and attainment of teaching goals as a substitute teacher in English, French, Math, Science, Music, Gym and Swimming.• Worked 1-on-1 with identified students to modify, differentiate, and enrich learning in Math and English.• Led the Elementary Culture Club in preparation for their presentation at the school-wide Culture Show.• Created bulletin boards and display units at school entrance and in individual classrooms.
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Education
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Teachers College of Columbia University
Master of Arts (MA), Intellectual Disabilities/Autism -
McGill University
Bachelor of Education (BEd), Elementary Education and Teaching -
Lower Canada College
High School Diploma, 6-11