Margueritte Nassif

A positive, professional, welcoming and inclusive environment is essential for fostering academic, social and emotional growth. Strong relationships with parents, guardians and colleagues are developed through effective communication and collaboration, creating a supportive learning environment for students. Differentiated and individualised daily lesson plans are designed to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including those with special needs or English language learners, by adapting instructional strategies accordingly. Staying current with school curricula, standards and policies ensures that students are adequately prepared for future learning. Participation in school-wide initiatives, professional development workshops and cross-curricular projects contributes to overall academic achievement. Student curiosity, critical thinking skills and engagement are fostered through project-based, hands-on activities, open-ended tasks and real-world examples, while individual perseverance and resilience are encouraged by setting challenging goals. Classroom management is maintained by setting clear behaviour expectations and implementing consistent consequences, along with reinforcing positive behaviour through affirmation statements, rewards and awards. Student portfolios are used to monitor learning progress and completion of work, and lesson plans are continually assessed and improved through implementation and experimentation. Clear learning intentions and success criteria are provided for each lesson to set benchmarks. Various assessment tools are employed to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction as needed, including administering reading tests to determine student levels. Qualified to teach core subjects such as English, Math, Science, Technology, Geography, Religion, History and the Creative Arts. Technology and multimedia tools are integrated into lessons to enhance student learning and engagement. Audio-visual presentations are delivered on various platforms to cater to different learning styles, and class discussions are directed to spark conversation about key concepts and complex problems. Students' self-esteem and life skills are developed by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking and open communication.