Margaret Klosowicz
Box *****, ** Grt. Northern Rd.,Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4Y5
Home: 705-***-**** - **********@*******.***
Summary
Caring and qualified Elementary School teacher with over 11 years of experience teaching meaningful curriculum plans and developing young minds.
Core Qualifications
• Managing classroom for diverse population • Positive reinforcement
• Ontario Teaching credential • Creative learning strategies
• Effectively work with parents • Parent/teacher conferences
• Innovative lesson planning • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Achievements
• Curriculum Design
• Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for students as an itinerant French Teacher 300 plus, Split level Teacher for Primary/Junior levels
• Plan Development
• Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
• Curriculum Implementation
• Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Creative Lesson Planning
• Motivated students to engage with course materials for English study of the theme of Pirates by organizing a collaborative parent and student day for a treasure hunt and a Performing Arts Day
• Student Involvement
• Volunteered as French Club leader for school wide French students, supervising bi-weekly lunch clubs and meetings and attending after school tutoring groups
Professional Experience
Child Care Worker
Aug-Dec. 2011
• After School Programming for the YMCA, school: Notre Dame du Sault, conseil Catholique de Nouvel-Ontario,.
• Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
• Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
Professional Development
Apr 2009- present
• Smart Board Training 07/09 Mathematics for All (Ministry Workshop) 04/09 Differentiated Learning Pri/Junior Workshop 04/09 Lateral Violence (Social Psychology) 11/06 Daily Physical Activity (Gym Workshop) 07/06 Junior Reading Workshop (Ministry Courses refer to documents online at applytoeduucation.com).
Teacher
Sept 1988- present
• Created and maintained a child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning. Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students. Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
• Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning. Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
• Established a system of classroom management for maintaining a learning environment conducive to the special needs of students.
Teacher Grades 3/4
January 2012 to June 2012
Northern Lights School Division – La Ronge, SASK.
• Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
• Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
• Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
Grade 2 Teacher
August 2009 to January 2010
Sandy Lake Education Authority – Sandy Lake, ON
• Radio and Religion Committee Extra Curricular Involvement\Sandy Lake Board of Education.
• Special Education Teacher and 7/8 French.
• Participated in Smart Board PD.
• Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
Grade 4 Teacher
September 2008 to May 2009
Peetabeck Academy School – Fort Albany, ON
• JK-12, Fort Albany, ON Assisted in Special Education Developed Individualized programming for students working at grade 2 to 9 Reading Levels Formulated units for Native Cree Students.
• Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
French and Special Education Occasional Teacher
November 2007 to February 2008
Renfrew Boards – Renfrew Region, ON
• Renfrew County District Board
• Gr.9 to JK Teacher, Renfrew County Catholic Board.
• Choir Member of Cathedral Church and St.
• Jean Baptiste Church.
• Classroom Management Course Part 2 (-1-05/08), Renfrew CDB.
• Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
• Employed OPHEA /DPA activities, AIM and Bloom's Taxonomyto encourage student learning and to build community within the classroom, monthly play day rewards ie. Banana Day for collaborative team games before the March Break
JK-Pri/Jr Supply Teacher
2006 to 07
Renfrew Catholic/Public Brds Pembroke/Petawawa
• Implemented AIM French Program into the curriculum as Fr Teacher.
• Implemented DPA course materials into the gym classes P/J/I.
• French Catholic Choir-Soprano.
Volunteer Supply Teacher
January 2005 to January 2006
Cathedral School
• Teacher with the Renfrew Catholic and Public Boards
• Primary classroom and Resource
• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Successfully improved student participation in the classroom by creative role-playing exercises. (JK/SK) Computer Class instruction for Kindergarten
Education and Training
Personal Study 2011
Sault Ste Marie, ON, Canada
Professional Development** 04-05 12 Behaviour Management and Curriculum JK-12 (Webinars, GB) 02/11 Diversity Workshop 08/10 Art Training (ETFO workshop) 08/10 First Aid/CPR (Red Cross)
Nipissing University 1988
North Bay, ON
Ontario Teacher's Certificate
Certifications:
• Ontario Elementary Teaching Certificate - early childhood qualified
• BA, B.ed.
• Literacy in French and English
Algoma College, (Laurentian U affiliate) 1985
Sudbury, ON, Canada
English/Arts, Bachelor of Arts Degree
• Concentration: English
• Additional Courses after Graduation in French Theatre
Certifications
Permanent Certification in Elementary Education in ON, Pre K-6
CPR Certified
French Immersion, Level 4 George Brown College, LaPocatiere, Quebec, Canada
Community Involvement
Algoma Multicultural Community
Precious Blood Woman's Craft Group
Affiliations
Elementary Teachers Federation Association (ETFO), 1996-2012
Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) 1990-2003
Additional Information
• CSSB Taught instrumental music, intermediate Spelling/ Primary and Junior Resource(withdrawal) Participated in school wide fund-raising Organized and attended field trips-Ste. Marie Among the Huron's, Canadian Musical Ride (1988 teaching to 2004 available on request)
Dr Cecile Somme
Work/Day #: n/a * Home:705-***-****
Organization: Ferris University, Flint Campus
Position: Professor
Relationship: former director, mentor,
Instructor of workshops in Differentiated Learning
Email Address: ***********@****.**
Country: Canada/USA
Mrs. Jen Gagnon
Work/Day #: 613-***-**** Ext.:
Organization: Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Sc Alternative #: 613-***-****
Email *********@*********.**
Position/Relationship: reference/teacher Country: Canada
Father Hamish Currie
Work: 705-***-****
Organization: Precious Blood Cathedral
Position: Priest of the Parish of Precious Blood
Relationship: Pastor
Country: Canada
Paolo DeMarco
Work: 705-***-****
Position: Vice Chairperson Algoma Multicultural Centre
Organization: Algoma Multicultural Centre
Relationship: Mentor and reference
Country: Canada
Margaret Klosowicz
Box 22015, 44 Grt. Northern Rd.,Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4Y5
Home: 705-***-**** - **********@*******.***
Summary
Caring and qualified Elementary School teacher with over 11 years of experience teaching meaningful curriculum plans and developing young minds.
Core Qualifications
• Managing classroom for diverse population • Positive reinforcement
• Ontario Teaching credential • Creative learning strategies
• Effectively work with parents • Parent/teacher conferences
• Innovative lesson planning • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Achievements
• Curriculum Design
• Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for students as an itinerant French Teacher 300 plus, Split level Teacher for Primary/Junior levels
• Plan Development
• Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
• Curriculum Implementation
• Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Creative Lesson Planning
• Motivated students to engage with course materials for English study of the theme of Pirates by organizing a collaborative parent and student day for a treasure hunt and a Performing Arts Day
• Student Involvement
• Volunteered as French Club leader for school wide French students, supervising bi-weekly lunch clubs and meetings and attending after school tutoring groups
Professional Experience
Child Care Worker
Aug-Dec. 2011
• After School Programming for the YMCA, school: Notre Dame du Sault, conseil Catholique de Nouvel-Ontario,.
• Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
• Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
Professional Development
Apr 2009- present
• Smart Board Training 07/09 Mathematics for All (Ministry Workshop) 04/09 Differentiated Learning Pri/Junior Workshop 04/09 Lateral Violence (Social Psychology) 11/06 Daily Physical Activity (Gym Workshop) 07/06 Junior Reading Workshop (Ministry Courses refer to documents online at applytoeduucation.com).
Teacher
Sept 1988- present
• Created and maintained a child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning. Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students. Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
• Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning. Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
• Established a system of classroom management for maintaining a learning environment conducive to the special needs of students.
Teacher Grades 3/4
January 2012 to June 2012
Northern Lights School Division – La Ronge, SASK.
• Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
• Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
• Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
Grade 2 Teacher
August 2009 to January 2010
Sandy Lake Education Authority – Sandy Lake, ON
• Radio and Religion Committee Extra Curricular Involvement\Sandy Lake Board of Education.
• Special Education Teacher and 7/8 French.
• Participated in Smart Board PD.
• Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
Grade 4 Teacher
September 2008 to May 2009
Peetabeck Academy School – Fort Albany, ON
• JK-12, Fort Albany, ON Assisted in Special Education Developed Individualized programming for students working at grade 2 to 9 Reading Levels Formulated units for Native Cree Students.
• Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
French and Special Education Occasional Teacher
November 2007 to February 2008
Renfrew Boards – Renfrew Region, ON
• Renfrew County District Board
• Gr.9 to JK Teacher, Renfrew County Catholic Board.
• Choir Member of Cathedral Church and St.
• Jean Baptiste Church.
• Classroom Management Course Part 2 (-1-05/08), Renfrew CDB.
• Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
• Employed OPHEA /DPA activities, AIM and Bloom's Taxonomyto encourage student learning and to build community within the classroom, monthly play day rewards ie. Banana Day for collaborative team games before the March Break
JK-Pri/Jr Supply Teacher
2006 to 07
Renfrew Catholic/Public Brds Pembroke/Petawawa
• Implemented AIM French Program into the curriculum as Fr Teacher.
• Implemented DPA course materials into the gym classes P/J/I.
• French Catholic Choir-Soprano.
Volunteer Supply Teacher
January 2005 to January 2006
Cathedral School
• Teacher with the Renfrew Catholic and Public Boards
• Primary classroom and Resource
• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Successfully improved student participation in the classroom by creative role-playing exercises. (JK/SK) Computer Class instruction for Kindergarten
Education and Training
Personal Study 2011
Sault Ste Marie, ON, Canada
Professional Development** 04-05 12 Behaviour Management and Curriculum JK-12 (Webinars, GB) 02/11 Diversity Workshop 08/10 Art Training (ETFO workshop) 08/10 First Aid/CPR (Red Cross)
Nipissing University 1988
North Bay, ON
Ontario Teacher's Certificate
Certifications:
• Ontario Elementary Teaching Certificate - early childhood qualified
• BA, B.ed.
• Literacy in French and English
Algoma College, (Laurentian U affiliate) 1985
Sudbury, ON, Canada
English/Arts, Bachelor of Arts Degree
• Concentration: English
• Additional Courses after Graduation in French Theatre
Certifications
Permanent Certification in Elementary Education in ON, Pre K-6
CPR Certified
French Immersion, Level 4 George Brown College, LaPocatiere, Quebec, Canada
Community Involvement
Algoma Multicultural Community
Precious Blood Woman's Craft Group
Affiliations
Elementary Teachers Federation Association (ETFO), 1996-2012
Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) 1990-2003
Additional Information
• CSSB Taught instrumental music, intermediate Spelling/ Primary and Junior Resource(withdrawal) Participated in school wide fund-raising Organized and attended field trips-Ste. Marie Among the Huron's, Canadian Musical Ride (1988 teaching to 2004 available on request)