Catherine Grace Ridsdel
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Caring Teacher with 16 years of experience in Elementary and Kindergarten Education. A passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide
Sacred Heart School- Christchurch
01.2020 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Assisting and supporting kids who needs extra support in their learning.
Private English Tutor
Home-based Class
10.2012 - 01.2020
- Evaluated student performance, identified improvement areas and set tasks to aid goal achievement.
- Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Conducted tutoring sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
Kindergarten English Teacher
Flowery Country Garden Kindergarten
08.2012 - 01.2020
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Primary English Tutor
Linkworld International Academy
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Successfully improved Chinese-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behaviour among students.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Planned lessons for classroom of 5 - 8 students.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
- Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
Kindergarten English Teacher
Dadi Kindergarten
02.2009 - 07.2012
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Promoted social and emotional learning by creating social activities and clubs.
Primary School Teacher
Department Of Education
11.2005 - 07.2008
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Disciplined students who engaged in cheating, plagiarism or other wrongdoing.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Primary Private School Teacher
Ormoc Immaculate Conception School
06.2004 - 08.2005
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behaviour.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Fast Food Crew Member
Greenwich Pizza
10.2000 - 10.2002
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Cleaned counter surfaces, dining areas and food preparation areas for maximum health, safety and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Listened attentively to customer complaints or requests and resolved issues without need to escalate.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Delivered complete food orders to guests and confirmed customer satisfaction with completed order.
- Reduced customer wait times by quickly operating customer window and sales register.
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly.
- Received and processed customer payments and estimated and communicated wait times accurately.
- Cooked and prepared foods and monitored food production according to quality and sanitation standards.
- Greeted customers entering restaurant with enthusiasm and warmth and served 100 customers.
- Trained newly hired employees on routine tasks and customer service.
- Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.
- Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
- Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
- Checked equipment for proper temperatures to keep food safe for consumption.
- Made change and returned correct cash and coin to patrons.
- Suggested complementary items to orders to boost sales.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.
- Delivered exceptional service as illustrated through multiple positive Yelp reviews.
Retail Sales Representative
ACA VCD/DVD Rental Shop
10.1999 - 10.2000
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Welcomed customers and provided assistance in locating and purchasing products.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
- Remained informed and updated on current promotions and sales, security protocols, exchange policies and payment policies.
- Generated brand awareness and positive product impressions to increase sales.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database.
- Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Utilized upselling techniques to promote additional products and increase sales.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Office Clerk Assistant
Ormoc Mercury Hardware
03.1999 - 10.2000
- Pulled documentation and organized files for review.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Met challenging quotas for productivity and accuracy of work.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
Education
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Elementary Education
St. Peter's College
Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines03.2003
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Performance Assessments
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Compassionate Communication
- Student-Centered Learning
- Motivating Students
- Behavior Management
- ESL- English As Second Language
- Student Records Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- Fluent in English, Filipino
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Elementary Education
- Verbal Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
- Meal Preparation
- Documentation
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Teacher Aide
Sacred Heart School- Christchurch
01.2020 - Current
Primary English Tutor
Linkworld International Academy
11.2017 - 12.2019
Private English Tutor
Home-based Class
10.2012 - 01.2020
Kindergarten English Teacher
Flowery Country Garden Kindergarten
08.2012 - 01.2020
Kindergarten English Teacher
Dadi Kindergarten
02.2009 - 07.2012
Primary School Teacher
Department Of Education
11.2005 - 07.2008
Primary Private School Teacher
Ormoc Immaculate Conception School
06.2004 - 08.2005
Fast Food Crew Member
Greenwich Pizza
10.2000 - 10.2002
Retail Sales Representative
ACA VCD/DVD Rental Shop
10.1999 - 10.2000
Office Clerk Assistant
Ormoc Mercury Hardware
03.1999 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Elementary Education
St. Peter's College
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