Nicki Gapero
Innisfail,QLD
Summary
With a specialization in elementary, I absolutely treasure teaching and working with children. My previous degree is a BA in english literature which I am passionate about and is an area I am comfortable teaching at all levels. As stated in my resume I have a variety of teaching and leadership experience in different environments. From retail, customer service, the restaurant and bar industry, traditional and non-traditional classrooms. I believe all of my experience has aided in my growth and strengths in my current career in education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Year 4/5 Teacher
Radiant Life College
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively by establishing clear expectations, modelling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Created an environment of learning with a foundation of love, kindness and joy.
Grade 5 Teacher
Canadian School Guadalajara
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Taught Grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies to three different classes while also being in charge of one homeroom class
- Piloted student council and buddy classes
- Adapted lessons on the spot due to COVID lockdowns, online learning and extreme weather conditions
- Maintained excellent rapport with staff, students and the parent community
Pre-Service Teacher
Prince Of Wales School
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Lesson planned and taught all subjects including PE and various morning activities
- Adapted and worked alongside mentor teacher very closely
- Volunteered as group lead and being in charge of communication with our professor and representing our group of pre-service teachers at the school
Teaching Assistant/Stage Manager
StoryBook Theatre
11.2017 - 12.2023
- Assistant to director (head teacher), music director and choreographer by keeping track of blocking sheets, lighting and sound designing, classroom management while also assisting with choreography, music and acting lessons
- Communicated with theatre school principal and parents for any updates or concerns
- Translated traditional classroom teaching into a different learning space
Teacher
English Summer S.A.
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Taught both pre-made lessons and created my own per the assigned curriculum
- Volunteered for out of class activities
- Taught various English levels and ages (seven to eighteen years old)
Tutor
Sylvan Learning Centre
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Mainly tutored ELA and Social Studies lessons according to the organization’s curriculum for grades kindergarten through to grade twelve
- Tutored elementary and junior high level math when needed
- Both one on one and small group lessons
Dance Teacher
BrightPath Kids
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Taught dance classes to students aged three to five
- Focused on ballet, jazz and hip hop
- Chance to explore movement and physical fitness with young children
Supervisor/Bartender
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
03.2017 - 03.2020
- As a bartender, made and served drinks according to set menu
- As supervisor, in charge of bar staff, lead pre-shift meetings, in charge of stock and profit
Bartender/Server
Bow Valley Athletic Club
07.2023 - 01.2024
- General server duties, running food and maintained rapport with regular members and kitchen staff
- Poured and made drinks while having chances to experiment in creating new themed cocktails
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB06.2021
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB06.2021
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student assessment
- Innovative lesson planning
- Project-based learning
- Student rapport
- Community involvement
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Elementary Education
- Positive Learning Environment
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Relationship Building
- Parent Communication
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Creative Instruction Style
Timeline
Year 4/5 Teacher
Radiant Life College
01.2024 - Current
Bartender/Server
Bow Valley Athletic Club
07.2023 - 01.2024
Grade 5 Teacher
Canadian School Guadalajara
07.2021 - 07.2023
Tutor
Sylvan Learning Centre
03.2021 - 07.2021
Pre-Service Teacher
Prince Of Wales School
11.2020 - 04.2021
Teacher
English Summer S.A.
07.2019 - 09.2019
Teaching Assistant/Stage Manager
StoryBook Theatre
11.2017 - 12.2023
Dance Teacher
BrightPath Kids
09.2017 - 06.2018
Supervisor/Bartender
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
03.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
University of Calgary
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