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Amanda Calder is a seasoned educator with expertise in teaching, lesson planning, and public speaking. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from the University of Toronto and has certifications in TESL Ontario, Reading, Part 1, and Special Education, Part 1. With experience in various roles, including English Teacher/EAP Lead, Corporate Trainer, and Drama Instructor, Amanda has developed strong interpersonal skills and a talent for diplomacy. Amanda has also worked in administration, serving as an Administrative Assistant at the University of Toronto and managing staff training at a restaurant. She has taught students of various ages and skill levels, from primary to junior, and has experience with special education accommodations and IEP modifications. Amanda is proficient in English and French, with limited working proficiency in French. She has a strong background in teaching, writing, and public speaking, with experience in curriculum design, staff training, and parent-teacher communication.

Credentials

  • OCELT
    TESL Ontario (Teachers of English as a Second Language)
    Aug, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • TESL Ontario, Part 1
    TESL Ontario (Teachers of English as a Second Language)
    Feb, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Reading, Part 1
    Ontario College of Teachers
    Dec, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Special Education, Part 1
    Ontario College of Teachers
    Jun, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • OCT
    Ontario College of Teachers
    May, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Smart Serve
    Smart Serve Ontario
    Mar, 2000
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Connect School of Languages
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • English Teacher/EAP Lead
      • Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
      • Toronto, Canada Area

  • I.M. Success Tutoring
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Academic Tutor
      • Sep 2015 - 2016
      • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Sparrow Restaurant
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Manager
      • Apr 2014 - Sep 2015
      • Toronto, Canada Area

      Instrumental in design and implementation of restaurant's procedures and staff trainingDaily responsibilities include: directing incoming telephone calls, managing reservations, receiving deliveries, monitoring inventory, performing beginning/end of day administrative duties, banking & deposits, closing & locking of restaurant, etc.

  • Dr. Generosity Restaurant
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Server
      • Sep 2008 - Feb 2014
      • Toronto, Canada Area

      Exhibited time-management, multitasking and diplomatic problem-solving skills on a daily basis in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurantRegularly trained new staff, effectively teaching use of Silverware point-of-sale software and expected restaurant procedures & responsibilitiesFostered continued relationships with repeat guests due to strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and friendly service

  • Toronto District School Board
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Teacher Candidate
      • Oct 2009 - Jun 2010
      • Toronto, Canada Area

      Queen Victoria Public School, Keelesdale P.S., Keele Street P.S.Taught all curriculum subjects at the grade 3, 6 and JK/SK levels, with appropriate accommodations and IEP modificationsExtra Curricular involvement includes: Gr. 3 choir, Gr. 4 guitar club, Assembly Committee, Silver Birch book club and creation of lunchtime drama club for students with special needs

  • Seventh Heaven Hospitality
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Administrative Assistant
      • Sep 2007 - Sep 2008
      • Toronto, Canada Area

      Efficiently coordinated daily catering orders for corporate and private companies in the downtown core, acting as primary contact for sales and account managementRecorded and managed accounts receivable using Quickbooks and Microsoft Office SuiteConfidently directed calls, drafted emails, maintained filing, surveyed inventory, ordered weekly supplies, managed petty cash and volunteered writing/editing support

  • Casey's Restaurant
    • Toronto, Canada Area
    • Corporate Trainer
      • Sep 2006 - Jul 2008
      • Toronto, Canada Area

      Trained staff using corporate program and protocol at various locations in GTAActive involvement in assessment and revision of training guidelines

    • Drama Instructor
      • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006
      • Toronto

      Facilitated engaging arts and play curriculum, often flexibly modifying programming to suit individual needs of studentsCultivated professional relationships with students' parents and caregivers, consistently offering thoughtful and positive feedback

    • Administrative Assistant
      • Sep 2004 - May 2006
      • Mississauga

      Completed regular clerical duties, including correspondence, photocopying, filing, telephone directory, writing and editing, use of Microsoft Office SuiteDigitized fragile archives and created a user-friendly resource databaseDesigned and managed student loan system for professor's professional library

Education

  • 2018 - 2018
    Canadian Centre for Language and Cultural Studies
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor, TESL Ontario Diploma
  • 2015 - 2015
    Canadian Centre for Language and Cultural Studies
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor, TESL Canada Certificate
  • 2009 - 2010
    University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
    Bachelor's Degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 2002 - 2006
    Sheridan College
    Diploma, Acting
  • 2002 - 2006
    University of Toronto Mississauga
    Bachelor's Degree, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

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