Leovy Matalog Aala
Auckland
Summary
Skillful School Teacher with extensive experience in secondary education, specializing in creating engaging and effective learning environments. Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Adept in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering collaborative atmosphere among students and staff. Known for adaptability and delivering results, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to inspire students and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
DepEd/ Dacanlao G. Agoncillo National High School
07.2011 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, enhancing the educational experience for students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips to enrich students'' educational experiences outside of the classroom setting.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for students needing additional assistance, improving their overall academic performance.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting family involvement in students'' education.
- Utilized data-driven analysis to regularly assess student progress, enabling targeted support for struggling learners.
- Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective classroom management strategies and teaching methodologies.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers to share best practices in curriculum design and instructional techniques.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lesson plans.
- Implemented innovative assessment methods that focused on measuring student growth rather than just test scores, providing more accurate feedback on learning outcomes.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through engaging debates and group discussions.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, using this information to adjust instruction based on individual needs and progress toward learning goals.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently, ensuring that all necessary materials were readily available for lessons and activities.
- Increased student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions to improve academic performance.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of student progress and involving them in school activities.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Implemented a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student understanding comprehensively, adjusting instruction as needed based on results.
- Increased literacy rates by introducing comprehensive reading program tailored to students' individual needs.
- Assisted in organizing school events such parent-teacher conferences.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and strategies for successful classroom management.
- Led professional development workshops, enhancing teaching skills of peers.
- Enhanced student engagement with interactive teaching methods, incorporating technology and group projects.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions for students needing extra help, leading to improved test scores.
- Boosted parent engagement by organizing monthly meetings and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Elementary School Teacher
Stanford School of Batangas
05.2009 - 03.2011
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Participated in after-school tutoring programs, offering individualized support for students struggling academically.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Taught core subject history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Served as a liaison between the school administration and families during parent-teacher conferences, ensuring clear communication about expectations and areas of improvement for each child.
- Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently to ensure conducive learning environment, optimizing use of educational materials and space.
- Utilized assessment data to tailor instruction, addressing individual learning gaps.
- Implemented project-based learning experiences, encouraging critical thinking and real-world application of knowledge.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and strategies for improvement.
- Boosted reading proficiency with targeted phonics instruction.
- Designed and implemented reward system to recognize academic effort and achievements, promoting motivational learning environment.
- Engaged in professional development workshops, staying abreast of educational trends and best practices.
- Initiated reading mentor program, pairing older and younger students to improve literacy skills.
- Enhanced student comprehension and engagement by integrating interactive technologies into lesson plans.
- Fostered love of reading in students by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and levels.
- Enhanced communication skills among students with daily interactive activities.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Bachelor of Secondary Education - English
Batangas State University
Rizal Ave., Batangas City, Philippines03.2009
Skills
- Peer Collaboration
- Collaborative Teaching
- Student Motivation
- Verbal and written communication
- Creativity in Teaching
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Educational research
- Literacy skills
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Student assessment
- Interactive classroom instruction
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Outstanding Demonstration Teacher in the Grade 7 Level Award (School Level)
- Recipient of Outstanding Demonstration Teacher in Designing, Selecting, Organizing, and Using Diagnostic, Formative and Summative Assessment Strategies Consistent with Curriculum Requirements (School Level)
- Recipient of Best Three Resource Materials- Special Program for Foreign Language in the 2023 District Contest on Best Learning Resource (District Level)
- Recipient of Sympathetic Teacher Award (School Level)
- Recipient of Best Demonstration Teacher in Applying Knowledge of Content within and Across the Curriculum Teaching Areas (School Level)
- Best in Demonstration Teaching during the SLAC Session (School Level)
- Gawad DacanHigh 2021- Outstanding Teacher
- Calaca District Outstanding Secondary Teacher 20208
- Gawad Patnugot Awardee 2019- Coordinator- Most Effective High School Reading Program Implementer
- Gawad Calacan Awardee 2019- Coordinator-Most Effective High School Reading Program Implementer
- Gawad Balisong Awardee 2019- Coordinator-Most Effective High School Reading Program Implementer
- Gawad Balisong Awardee 2018- Coordinator-Most Effective High School Reading Program Implementer
- Gawad Calacan Awardee 2018- Coordinator-Most Effective High School Reading Program Implementer
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Member of International English Language Teachers Association- Philippines, 2021 to 2022
- Certificate of Completion- Special program in Foreign Language Korean Immersion Program in Kyung hee University, Seoul, South Korea
Timeline
Secondary School Teacher
DepEd/ Dacanlao G. Agoncillo National High School
07.2011 - 10.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Stanford School of Batangas
05.2009 - 03.2011
- First Aid Certification
- Member of International English Language Teachers Association- Philippines, 2021 to 2022
- Certificate of Completion- Special program in Foreign Language Korean Immersion Program in Kyung hee University, Seoul, South Korea
Bachelor of Secondary Education - English
Batangas State University
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