Leeane Dempster

• Year 3/4 Classroom Teacher (covering for sick leave. The current contract ends in February 2025, with the possibility of an extension depending on the health of the regular teacher).
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.

• Year 6 Classroom Teacher (Maternity Leave Contract)
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
• Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
• Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
• Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
• Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
• Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
• Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
• Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
• Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behaviour.

• Implemented effective behaviour management strategies, resulting in improved student focus and participation.
• Developed a positive classroom environment, fostering collaboration and respect among students.
• Provided instructional support to students with special needs through differentiated instruction and accommodations tailored to their unique requirements.
• Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
• Utilized formative assessments to monitor student understanding during lessons, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
• Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
• Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
• Assessed student progress regularly, providing timely feedback for both academic growth and personal development.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

D.O.T.T. Provider

(Year 1/2 classroom for the subjects of Math, HaSS, and Digital Technology).

(Year 5/6 Teacher for the subject of HaSS).