Special Education Resource Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Present

I collaboratively planned and developed individualized education plans with administrators, parents, and educators to ensure student success. I coordinated team meetings to ensure the appropriate accommodations and modifications are integrated into classroom instruction. I collaboratively planned and developed individualized education plans with administrators, parents, and educators to ensure student success. I coordinated team meetings to ensure the appropriate accommodations and modifications are integrated into classroom instruction.

Middle School English Teacher

• Jul 2018 - Jun 2022

I utilized a differentiated teaching approach (i.e., content, instruction, and assessment) to engage all students and improve their learning, achievement, and success. In addition, I promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment by implementing anti-racist and anti-oppressive pedagogy in the classroom and via extracurricular involvement (e.g., SOAR Club – Students Organizing Against Racism). Finally, I facilitate learning of English by practicing essential components of a balanced literacy program including visual, critical, and media literacy. Show less

MS/HS English Teacher

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2018

I used flexibility, technological expertise, and professional knowledge and skills to effectively adapt to students’ diverse learning needs and facilitate their learning. Also, I promoted student voice by co-creating classroom expectations, learning goals, and success criteria with students to improve teaching and learning experiences. Finally, I incorporated digital technology to effectively engage all learners and facilitate learning through game-based learning, and blended and virtual learning. Show less

Middle School English and ELL Teacher

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

I delivered student-led, inquiry-based learning experiences that fostered problem-solving, creativity, innovation, and other 21st century skills. In addition, I demonstrated leadership capacity through effective collaboration and mentorship of fellow educators within the learning community. I also participated in staff meetings to identify and address various priorities of the school and engaged in PLCs and PD to improve professional practice. I delivered student-led, inquiry-based learning experiences that fostered problem-solving, creativity, innovation, and other 21st century skills. In addition, I demonstrated leadership capacity through effective collaboration and mentorship of fellow educators within the learning community. I also participated in staff meetings to identify and address various priorities of the school and engaged in PLCs and PD to improve professional practice.

Parks and Recreation Counsellor

• 2008 - 2009