Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Present

Teacher

• Jun 2022 - Present

Elementary School Teacher

• Sep 2018 - Present

- Teach Grades Three and One-Two Split - Cultivate a collaborative, play and inquiry-based learning community - Develop balanced literacy and mathematics program - Cross-curricular planning and integration (e.g. STEAM, Outdoor learning, BC Curriculum) - Develop strong home-school communication (e.g., Online Learning Portfolios, home learning resources, remote parent conferences) - Progress reporting - Digital documentation and ongoing assessment (e.g. Seesaw application) - Leading guided mathematics and literacy groups to maximize student learning and progress - Differentiated instruction to support English Language Learners and diverse learning needs - Support learning exceptionalities (e.g., planning accommodations and modifications to support Down Syndrome, Autism, FASD, ADHD, behaviour learning needs) - Integration Educational Technologies (Coding, Robotics, Apple and Chrome applications) - Leading extra-curricular activities: Soccer, Track and Field, Chess clubs Professional Development: - Collaboration in District Social Emotional Learning Inquiry Project (CALM & Harvard KERNELS curriculums) - Planning and collaborating with district Digital Learning and Mathematics Consultants - Mathematics (e.g., Carole Fullerton Number Sense Primary and Jo Boaler’s Mathematical Mindsets) - Outdoor Learning Classrooms (e.g., Forest School and Walking curriculums) - Literacy (e.g., Daily 5, CAFÉ and Adrienne Gear Writing/Reading Powers) - Indigenous Education Inquiry (e.g., collaboration with district consultants / integration Indigenous Education curriculum) Leadership In Learning Community: - Collaboration in school Library Learning Commons Project - Digital Learning Lead (e.g., organization school technologies, teacher support) - Seesaw Ambassador Show less

Education Professional

• Jul 2020 - Present

- Design STEAM, Coding and Robotics Courses for students ages 3-8 - Teach STEAM and Coding courses (remote learning) - Curriculum consultations and planning - Develop and lead online teacher training (Mathematics, Inquiry and STEAM instruction) - Cross-curricular planning and ongoing assessment (e.g., using BC, Ontario & Global 21st Century Competency curriculums) - Design STEAM, Coding and Robotics Courses for students ages 3-8 - Teach STEAM and Coding courses (remote learning) - Curriculum consultations and planning - Develop and lead online teacher training (Mathematics, Inquiry and STEAM instruction) - Cross-curricular planning and ongoing assessment (e.g., using BC, Ontario & Global 21st Century Competency curriculums)

Elementary School Teacher

• Sep 2016 - Sep 2018

Achievements and Leadership In Learning Community: - Developed school-wide Coding Buddies program and Coding Day events - Awarded TLDSB Program Enhancement Grants (e.g., for Digital Learning In The Classroom, Outdoor and Aboriginal Learning school-wide initiatives) - Collaboration in school Makerspace inquiry and program development Professional Development: - Mathematics (e.g., Alex Lawson, Understanding and Developing Student Thinking in Early Numeracy). - Indigenous Education (e.g., collaboration with district consultants to plan events and integrate First Nation, Métis, and Inuit curriculum). - Participated in the school-wide Self-Regulation Inquiry Project (e.g., Laurie Faith’s Activated Learning & Executive Functioning Skills: Level 1 Certification and Zones Of Regulation). - Lexia Learning training sessions Classroom Teacher Roles and Responsibilities: - Cultivate a collaborative, play and inquiry-based learning community - Develop balanced literacy and mathematics programs - PM Benchmark, Fountas & Pinnell Levelled Literacy Intervention - Cross-curricular and Design Down planning (e.g., using Ontario K-6 Curriculum and 21st Century Learning Competencies) - Digital documentation and ongoing assessment (e.g. Seesaw application) - Developing strong home-school communication practices (e.g., using Online Learning Portfolios, Progress Reporting, parent-teacher conferences, developing home-learning resources) - Support learning exceptionalities (e.g., Autism, ADHD, behaviour and social/emotional needs) - Integration Educational Technologies (Coding, Robotics, Apple and Chrome applications) - Developing Individual Education Plans to support diverse learning needs - Lead extra-curricular activities: Christmas Concert stage production, Coding, Soccer, ECO and Cross Country clubs Show less

Kindergarten / Foundation Stage Two Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

Professional Development: - Participated in Harvard Project Zero Professional Development (e.g., Thinking and Learning In A Maker-Centered Classroom & Visible Thinking Courses) - English Language Learning Training Leadership In Learning Communities: - Lead Grades K-1 ELL Enrichment Program - School Concert Productions (e.g., Spring and Christmas Concerts) - Dessert School Team (e.g., collaboration and inquiry in outdoor learning project) Classroom Teacher Roles and Responsibilities: - Cultivate play and inquiry-based learning community - Planning and Assessment, using Early Years and Foundation Stage One and Two curriculums - Ongoing assessment and digital documentation (e.g., online learning portfolios) - Develop home-school communication programs - Levelled literacy intervention (Read Write Inc.) Show less

Community Access Program Tutor

• Sep 2009 - May 2011

TD Children's Summer Reading Program Coordinator

• May 2010 - Aug 2010