Lesley Essel

• Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
• Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalised guidance and support.
• Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
• Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
• Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
• Monitored mentee performance consistently, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting mentorship approaches accordingly.
• Promoted a growth mindset among mentees, encouraging them to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth.
• Continually assessed own mentoring performance, seeking feedback from peers and mentees to ensure ongoing personal and professional growth.
• Collaborated with teachers to foster access to resources and support.
• Encouraged mentees to set challenging, yet achievable goals, guiding them through process of realising their potential.
• Collaborated with other mentors to share best practices and resources, elevating quality of mentorship provided.
• Facilitated workshops on professional growth and mathematical knowledge, significantly increasing participant engagement and motivation.
• Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
• Coordinated with other professionals involved in the mentoring process to ensure seamless support for each participant's journey toward success.

• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
• Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
• Established positive relationships with parents through communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
• Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
• Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
• Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
• Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.

Experiences during working:

• Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
• Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
• Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
• Established clear expectations for behaviour and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
• Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
• Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
• Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among staff members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Mentored new teachers in effective ESOL instructional strategies to ensure their success within the school community.
• Supported the integration of newly-arrived immigrant students into mainstream classrooms by providing resources and guidance for both teachers and learners.