CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION 

Masters of Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto — Toronto

  • Junior/Intermediate Division, Teachable Subject – History

Honours Degree, History, Trent University — Peterborough

TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

2020  - Present Teacher, Toronto District School Board — Toronto

  • Ontario College of Teachers Registration Number: 687374

  • Toronto District School Board Employee Number: 244367

  • Current Position: Junior Literacy with Visual Arts and Social Studies (Resource) (24/25 TDSB school year)

  • Previous Positions:

    • Grade 5/6 classroom teacher at Corvette Junior Public School (23/24 TDSB school year)

    • Grade 2/3 classroom teacher at Corvette Junior Public School (22/23 TDSB school year)

    • Grade 3 classroom teacher at Corvette Junior Public School (2021/22 TDSB school year)

    • Prep Coverage and French Immersion English at Corvette Junior Public School (2020/21 TDSB school year)

2019 - 2020        Long Term Occasional Teacher, Toronto District School Board — Toronto

  • Grade 5 classroom teacher

2018 - 2019        Occasional Teacher, Corvette Junior Public, Toronto District School Board — Toronto

  • Junior Intensive Support Program Teacher (LTO), supporting students with specific learning requirements that prevented full integration into a larger classroom environment, emphasizing learning activities which promoted resilience, self-regulation, and de-escalation strategies in addition to academic attainment

2018                      Teacher Candidate, Yorkhill Elementary School, York Region District School Board — Thornhill

  • Taught a Grade 7 History Unit on the the Settlement of North America, creating an inquiry-based critical thinking project where students evaluated the quality of life using criteria they constructed

  • Created a Literacy Unit on the topic of Intolerance, using three historic examples of intolerance in society. Students kept a response journal and created persuasive writing pieces to respond to articles and videos while participating in debate activities to challenge concepts of Intolerance

  • Implemented a Grade 7 Physical Education unit that also address Grade 7 Arts Dance and Movement, allowing students to work in small groups to recreate a dance routine

2017                       Teacher Candidate, McKee Public School, Toronto District School Board — Toronto

  • Constructed the Grade 5 Social Studies unit on Government, emphasizing critical discussion activities on Social Justice and Environmental Issues

  • Assessed the Social Studies unit through a collection of student produced responses and a capstone Student Debate activity

  • Designed and taught the Grade 5 Math unit on Probability, which included a variety of group-based learning activities, and student-designed probability games as a culminating project

2017                       Teacher Candidate, Cosburn Middle School, Toronto District School Board — Toronto

  • Co-constructed a Grade 8 Arts unit on dance and movement with another OISE teacher candidate for our combined classes that included assessment and differentiated instructions to accommodate a range of student abilities

  • Organized a Grade 8 History unit on Canadian Confederation that culminated in a class recreation of the Charlottetown Conference (1864)

  • Design and implemented a Grade 8 math unit on geometry that encouraged inquiry-based learning through architecture and design

2017 - 2020 Tutor, Teachers on Call — Toronto           

  • Supporting a Grade 5 student in his Math and Literacy skills development through additional one-on-one support, math and language games and activities, and providing additional instruction on specific areas for further development

  • Supporting a Grade 5 student in her Literacy skills development and supporting her organizational and time management skills, providing one-on-one instruction, additional reminders and focusing exercises, and writing assignments

  • Current Assignment: Supporting a Grade 6 student with reading fluency and writing skills attainment

2016                       Teacher Candidate, Corvette Junior Public School, Toronto District School Board — Toronto

  • Taught Grade 6 Math, focusing on number patterning and geometry that provided multiple access points into the curriculum content to accommodate students with a variety of learning styles and accommodation requirements

2016 - 2017             Volunteer, Corvette Junior Public School, Toronto District School Board — Toronto

  • Provided in-class support for Grade 2 French Immersion students with behavioural issues, assisting students in completing tasks and assignments

  • Drafted a successful application for additional funding to support the Corvette Steel Pan Music program

  • Planned and presented a Green Space initiative for the Junior ISP classroom

  • Continuing to volunteer in the ISP classroom and in a Grade 5/6 classroom, providing additional academic support

2014-2018               ESL Program Coordinator, Sol Camps International — Toronto

  • Designed comprehensive English language development programs for international students at the child level (8-12 years old) and youth level (13-18 years old)

  • Organized summer adventure programs that focused on exploring Ontario, and helped students practice and improve their language skills through interactions with native English speakers on said excursions

  • Coordinated with the Director of Studies in managing and planning for a staff of teachers and group leaders, while building relationships with various shareholders and education agencies such as the University of Toronto

2007-2013               ESL Program Coordinator, International House Toronto — Toronto

  • Managed a team of coordinators in executing English language development activities for international students at both the adult level (19+ years old), youth level (13-18 years old), and child level (8-12 years old)

  • Developed the Teen Adventure Program (TAP) and Child Adventure Program (CAP) which involved planned activities that focused on interacting with native speakers to develop and improve students’ English language skills

  • Coordinated with Humber College, York University Glendon College and University of Toronto St. Michael’s College staff to execute onsite campus international youth and child ESL programs

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2019           Intermediate Division, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies, Trent University — Peterborough

2019           Reading — Part 1, Trent University — Peterborough

2018           ABQ Primary Division, Trent University — Peterborough

2018           Mathematics, Primary and Junior — Part 1, Trent University — Peterborough

2017            Build A Community Exercise Facilitator Training, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto — Toronto

2017            Tribes TLC Basic (K-12) 24-Hour Training, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto — Toronto

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

2021           Corvette Junior Public School

2020          Corvette Junior Public School

2019            Corvette Junior Public School

2018            Corvette Junior Public School

2017            Concert Band, Cosburn Middle School

  • Prepared the Grade 8 Concert Band for the Winter Concert by organizing and running a series of additional rehearsals

2016            Breakfast Club, Corvette Junior Public School

  • Prepared and served hot meals while engaging students in a variety of games and activities during morning daycare with Corvette Staff and parent volunteers

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

  • Travel — United Kingdom, France, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Germany, United States, China, South Korea

  • Music — Electronic Music and Classical: Piano - Intermediate; Violin - Beginner; Trombone - Intermediate

  • History — Medieval European History, Early Modern European History, Early Modern American History

  • Outdoor Adventures — Cycling, Canoeing, Hiking, and Camping