Teaching Portfolio
Nikol
HELLEBRANDOVA
Special Education Teacher - Kindergarten Teacher - Early Interventionist (Child & Family Support) - Behaviour Technician
Skills
Educational Skills
IB PYP strategies in the Early Years
"Making PYP happen" workshop
TESOL & TEYL
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teaching English to Young Learners
Jolly Phonics
Teaching phonics and literacy
Learning Disabilities & ADHD
Strategies for the Classroom Teachers
Sign Language for teaching purposes
Certificated Signing Time instructor
Music for Young Children
Licensed Kindermusik educator
Experienced Teaching Approaches:
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Reggio Emilia Approach to education
- Project-based teaching
- Blended / Flipped Classroom
- Technology-based learning
- UK EYFS Curriculum
- UK Primary Curriculum
Other educational skills:
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Individual approach to each child
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EY classroom management
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Curriculum development & Lesson planning
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IT implementation for teaching purposes
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Parent-teacher communication
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Crafting for teaching purposes
Languages
Czech
Native
English
Full professional proficiency
Italian
Full professional proficiency
Russian
Limited Working proficiency
American Sign Language (ASL)
Basic proficiency
Special Education
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Assessing children with special needs.
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Developing Individualized Education Programs for students with special educational needs.
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Reviewing the IEP with the student’s parents, school administrators, and the student’s general education teacher
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Developing and delivering interactive learning programs designed to engage and educate young children, including English Second Language (ESL) learners and pupils with special education needs.
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Modifying traditional education curriculum to satisfy the needs of children with mild and moderate disabilities.
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Ensuring that appropriate accommodations are available for students with special educational needs.
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Providing tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities.
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Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of all children.
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Using various teaching methods to promote learning, including intensive individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work.
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Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children and parents.
IT Technologies
Digital Student's Portfolio
Developmental Milestones Tracker (0-5-year-old)
"Learn the Signs, Act Early" program
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Educational Technologies
Learning A-Z
Active User
Educational Technologies
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Online Classes and Flipped Classes design
Blended & Flipped Classroom Tools
Recording and editing audio clips
Creating annotated, interactive and engaging video content
Creating students' digital portfolios
Web-based Educational Applications:
ClassDojo
IXL.com
TinyTap
Kahoot!
Raz-kids
VoiceThread
Classroom Management
Planning/Assessment Tools:
Common Curriculum
Online collaborative lesson planning
iDoceo
Classroom management and assessment tool
Tapestry
Online learning journal
Bright Wheel Application
Early Years Center management tool
LIBIB - Online Library Management
Classroom library management with the goal to share our books with students' families.
Apple Technologies
Mac & iPad
Certified Apple Teacher
Microsoft Office
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher
Full professional proficiency