Victoria Gualtieri
Niagara Falls,ON
Summary
Ontario Certified Teacher skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that support student success. Adept at using various strategies and approaches to meet all learning needs while supporting progressive independent learning. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on positive mindset and compassion.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occasional Teacher
DSBN
Niagara Falls, Ontario
10.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students and colleagues by maintaining open communication and building trust in a supportive learning environment
- Managed classroom behaviour of up to 30 students effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling requirements, and using positive reinforcement
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of exciting approaches that vary between each class and school
- Collaborated with other teachers and administration to effectively support and gain a deeper understanding of all students
- Maintained accurate feedback of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate communication with the classroom teaching
Long-Term Occasional Kindergarten Teacher
DSBN
Niagara Falls, Ontario
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Taught for 5 weeks in a Kindergarten class at Orchard Park Public School
- Maintained classroom consistency while bringing my animated and fun-loving personality that supports strong student-teacher rapport
- Incorporated my strengths from teaching abroad including foundational skills like phonetic awareness, problem solving, basic communication, etc.
- Collaborated with my DECE to plan effective play-based learning activities
- Worked alongside my EA to support a child with ASD, to ensure his safety and routine
- Planned and delivered meetings that included Heggerty, Phonics, Art, Math and Literacy
- Worked with focus groups to support skills like number and letter recognition
- Provided opportunities for students to connect learning to personal experiences and share their thoughts, which supports confidence and capable learners
- Communicated with parents to support the well-being of students
Casual Relief Teacher
ANZUK
Melbourne, Australia
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Taught in public and catholic schools using methods like the Reggio Emilia approach
- Maintained a teaching role in a grade 2 class at St John's Primary school from Jan-July
- Adapted to various learning environments and teaching techniques
- Used innovative strategies (ex. Positive praise) to engage learners of various ages
- Asked questions to ensure secure knowledge of new schools and daily routines
- Established a safe learning environment by adhering to first aid and hygienic practices
- Used time management and resourcefulness to support productive learning
Primary Teacher- Year 1 Maternity Cover
Bay Resourcing Agency
Cardiff, Wales
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Fulfilled a Year 1 teaching role in a Primary Catholic School
- Planned and delivered high quality lessons under the Welsh National Curriculum using Literacy, Math, Domain, Welsh, and Religious Education schemes
- Planned high quality Focused and Enhanced Provision tasks for pupil-led learning
- Conducted various phonics assessments and interventions for corrective learning
- Supported Additional Learner Needs (ALN) like ESL, ASD and ADHD learners
- Enacted various Assessment for Learning (AfL) and Behaviour for Learning (BfL) strategies through the Teach like a Champion (TLaC) framework
- Partook in Professional Development Insets (ex. TLaC and Curriculum Development)
- Delivered Cross-Curricular Numeracy and Literacy learning lessons
- Worked with external professionals (ex. Ed Psych.)
- Wrote thorough reports and conducted parent-teacher meetings periodically throughout the year
- Taught online during the pandemic using the Microsoft Teams and Seesaw platforms
Primary Supply Teacher
Bay Resourcing Agency
Cardiff, Wales
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Undertook teaching roles across Cardiff classrooms from Nursery to Year 6
- Motivated capable and independent learners of ages 3-11 through innovative and progressive lessons whilst maintaining high expectations for behaviour and learning
- Frequently used interactive Smart boards and iPad applications
- Completed my Newly Qualified Teaching (NQT) year, which required several lesson observations and Professional Learning Experience (PLE) write-ups
- Worked with professionals to conduct meaningful lessons
- Attended various professional development conferences (ex. New Teacher Conferences in Birmingham, England)
Education
PGCE Primary - Primary And Junior Division
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales06.2018
BSc. Honours - Human Kinetics
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario12.2016
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attentive to Details
- Team Collaboration
- Proficient in Adapting Strategies
- Goal-Oriented
- Understanding Engagement
- Compassionate Team Leadership
- Effective Planning Skills
- Relationship building
- Growth mindset
Hobbies and Interests
- Music- acquired a level 8 piano qualification (Canada), passion for singing
- Health and Fitness- physical fitness and mental wellbeing
- Science and Nutrition- Focusing on how the human body functions
- Environmental Sustainability- preserving our world through eco-friendly efforts
Certification
Standard First Aid, CPR-C, AED
⦁ 09/19/24
Timeline
Long-Term Occasional Kindergarten Teacher
DSBN
02.2025 - 03.2025
Occasional Teacher
DSBN
10.2024 - Current
Casual Relief Teacher
ANZUK
08.2023 - 07.2024
Primary Teacher- Year 1 Maternity Cover
Bay Resourcing Agency
01.2021 - 06.2023
Primary Supply Teacher
Bay Resourcing Agency
09.2018 - 12.2020
BSc. Honours - Human Kinetics
University of Guelph
PGCE Primary - Primary And Junior Division
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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