Gladys Kong
DP & MYP Science Teacher at Stratford Hall- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin) Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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IB DP Biology Category 2 & TOK Category 1 and 2
International BaccalaureateJun, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Teacher
Ontario College of TeachersJun, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Google Educator Certified 1 & 2
GoogleMay, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Open Water Diver
NAUI
Experience
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Stratford Hall
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Canada
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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DP & MYP Science Teacher
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Aug 2020 - Present
Teach various high school classes including IB Biology, Geography, Science, Social Studies. Develop unit plans in collaboration within individuals & societies and science departments. Attend and apply learning from different professional development opportunities provided by the ISABC, BCSSTA, BCScTA & IB. Coach Grade 8 basketball girls and volleyball focusing on fundamental skills and game sense. Teach various high school classes including IB Biology, Geography, Science, Social Studies. Develop unit plans in collaboration within individuals & societies and science departments. Attend and apply learning from different professional development opportunities provided by the ISABC, BCSSTA, BCScTA & IB. Coach Grade 8 basketball girls and volleyball focusing on fundamental skills and game sense.
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Brent International School
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1 - 100 Employee
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Athletic Director
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
- Hire, supervise, and manage coaches - Organize all school athletic events (field day, cross country, pep rally) - Coordinate interscholastic games and tournaments >175 athletes.- Host international schools activities conference (ISAC)
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IB Biology & Science Teacher and Extended Essay Supervisor
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2020
- Teach lessons focusing on experiential learning, PBL, and differentiate for ESL and LSS students- Develop curriculum collaboratively applying UbD using Atlas Rubicon - Integrating EdTech and host in-house PD for Google Apps for Education for faculty & staff- Coach varsity women's volleyball & soccer teams, supervise Green Earth Ambassador Club- Contribute to greater Brent community through house games, Medical-Optical-Dental Mission, and performances
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Activities Director
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
-Manage all ECAs, sports, & all-school activities-Hire Supervise and orient coaches and activity leaders-Develop & host weekly house games for K-12 students-Organise interscholastic sports and host tournaments for >170 student athletes
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Queen's University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Home Events : Game Day Volleyball Supervisor
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Apr 2013 - May 2016
- Provide a positive and enjoyable experience for patrons varsity events- Liaise with officials, coaches, and Athletics and Recreation Staff- Recruit, design training, manage, and supervise game day staff- Collaborate with co-supervisors and liaise with officials and coaches- Supervised and act as resource to staff
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
- Conducted research under the supervision of Dr. Brian F. Cumming- Conducted lab work such as preparing lake sediments and examine microscopic charcoal- Assisted in field work related to sediment coring and water chemistry near Timmins, Ontario- Conducted survey of current literature upon macroscopic charcoal research- Led and instructed limnological workshops for Eco-Adventure Camp and outdoor ecology activities for international English-Language Learners (ages 10-17).
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Home Events Staff
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
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Forests Ontario
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Coordinator Intern
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Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
- Engage with community stakeholders on conservation of forests and environmental stewardship- Develop engaging environmental & science education lesson plans linked to Ontario curriculum- Assist in preparing materials for Ontario Envirothon - Engage with community stakeholders on conservation of forests and environmental stewardship- Develop engaging environmental & science education lesson plans linked to Ontario curriculum- Assist in preparing materials for Ontario Envirothon
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Limestone District School Board
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Science, Student Success, Geography, and Chemistry Teacher Candidate
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Oct 2015 - Mar 2016
- Developed and taught Science, Geography and Chemistry classes (G9-11)- Designed activities and assessments tasks for, as, and of learning- Collected and analysed literacy data for grade 9 and 10 to identify learning needs of students under the Ministry’s Student Success School Support Initiative (SSSSI) - Helped students one-one-one or in small groups as required in resource room, school tutoring, credit recovery, independent learning resources, or alternative programs.- Contributed to school community by participating in school spirit events, after school tutoring, and preparing parent-teacher night
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Associate Director
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Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
- Led counsellor team and helped design and planned outdoor ecology-related games and activities- Supervised and lead activities for campers during camp weeks- Oversaw camper safety, program delivery, and administrative duties as required- Hosted professors, graduate, and undergraduate students for workshops- Applied outdoor knowledge and skills (e.g. canoeing, hiking, and teaching outdoor ecology) for experiential learning and camper safety - Led counsellor team and helped design and planned outdoor ecology-related games and activities- Supervised and lead activities for campers during camp weeks- Oversaw camper safety, program delivery, and administrative duties as required- Hosted professors, graduate, and undergraduate students for workshops- Applied outdoor knowledge and skills (e.g. canoeing, hiking, and teaching outdoor ecology) for experiential learning and camper safety
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Education
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Queen's University
Bachelor of Education (BEd), Biology & Geography (Senior, Intermediate, and Junior) -
Queen's University
Bachelor of Science Honours (BScH) with Distinction, Specialization in Environmental Biology, Concurrent Education -
International Baccalaureate
IB Diploma