Maie Wahba

• Curriculum Delivery and Assessment: Effectively teach the British Columbia ELA curriculum for Grades 8 and 9, focusing on developing students' abilities to comprehend and connect with diverse texts. Facilitate creative communication through writing, speaking, and representation, emphasizing Canadian spelling, grammar, and punctuation conventions.
• Instructional Strategies: Utilize innovative and inclusive teaching strategies to foster critical and reflective thinking. Encourage exploration of texts from diverse perspectives and cultural contexts, including First Peoples' oral traditions and narratives.
• Career Education: Guide students through self-assessment activities to identify strengths, preferences, and skills, linking these to career pathways. Facilitate experiential learning to explore the intersection of individual goals, family expectations, and global community needs.
• Classroom Management and Collaboration: Create a safe, respectful learning environment that supports diverse learners. Foster collaboration and inclusivity to help students work effectively in group settings and apply decision-making strategies to real-life scenarios.
• Skill Development: Mentor students in setting realistic academic and personal goals, using perseverance and resilience to achieve them. Teach research and project management skills tailored to career exploration and academic success.
• Technological Integration: Incorporate digital tools and platforms to enhance learning experiences, ensuring students develop digital literacy aligned with modern workplace expectations.

This role has honed my ability to deliver curriculum, mentor students, and foster an environment that encourages academic success and personal growth. My dedication to holistic education ensures students are well-prepared for future challenges in both academic and career paths.

• Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
• Developed and optimized a rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
• Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
• Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores, and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
• Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance the overall development and growth of every student.
• Assisted the Director in optimizing educational spaces based on current pedagogical trends, enhancing learning opportunities.

• Inclusive Language Education: Implemented an inclusive and effective language learning approach for a diverse cohort of adult learners, including F-1 international students and refugees.
  
• Curriculum Development: Created and updated lesson plans to align with course objectives, emphasizing engagement and practical language skills.
  Developed a specialized ESL curriculum focused on enhancing students' conversational abilities in real-world contexts.
  
• Teaching and Facilitation: Educated students in the fundamentals of English grammar and conversational speaking, adapting to varying proficiency levels.
  Designed and conducted seasonal programs tailored to strengthen vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension skills.
  
• Cultural Sensitivity and Engagement: Fostered a learning environment that promotes cross-cultural understanding, encouraging students to appreciate linguistic diversity.
  Inspired a passion for language learning among students from various cultural backgrounds, leveraging their unique experiences in the curriculum.
  

• Developed and implemented engaging curriculum aligned with Ontario Curriculum standards
• Used diverse assessment methods to measure student learning
• Adapted instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs
• Fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Implemented effective classroom management strategies
• Utilized technology and educational resources for interactive learning
• Established strong communication and rapport with students, parents, and colleagues
• Promoted student engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Actively participated in professional development opportunities
• Adjusted instructional approaches based on assessment data and feedback.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.