Experience

Pickering College

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instrumental Music Teacher

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Pickering College is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Founded in 1842 as a Quaker school, and established in our current Newmarket location since 1909, the mission of Pickering College is to be a leader in education, inspiring individuals to become enlightened citizens who meet high standards for lifelong growth and learning. We develop and instill in our students the attributes, values, knowledge, self-confidence and the courage to be successful in life. Our students not only develop strong academic skills, but they develop social consciousness and leadership skills in order to contribute to the world in a meaningful way. Show less



Kempenfelt Bay School

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Coordinator

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2015

  Kempenfelt Bay School is a co-educational, non-profit, private school for students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 located in beautiful Barrie, Ontario. KBS students, staff and parents appreciate the high academic and behavioural expectations of an independent education, but also enjoy a balance of academics, arts and athletics. We are committed to the development of the whole child through the promotion of intellect, creativity and good health. Kempenfelt Bay School is the only independent school and Canadian Accredited Independent School member in the Barrie area.* Carry out coordinator duties on a part time basis, overseeing the implementation of the MYP* Coordinate student community and service projects, and special events within the middle school * Mentor teachers in the implementation of the MYP* Chair meetings and led curriculum planning sessions for MYP team* Assist in the development of the CAIS evaluation report * Prepare and presented curriculum information sessions to parents* Complete the initial preparation for the International Baccalaureate Evaluation visit, including monitoring of assessment by the IB organization* Represent Kempenfelt Bay School on the provincial executive of the Middle Years Programme Schools of Ontario Show less

• Music Teacher

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2015

  Instrumental Music * Teach instrumental music to all students in Grades 3 to 8, (recorder, woodwind, brass, and percussion) in a heterogeneous instructional setting*Develop units incorporating the requirements of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and the Ontario Curriculum into the instrumental music programme, and completed the vertical articulation and course outlines for all levels* Developed differentiated expectations to accommodate a wide range of experience levels, learning needs, and ESL students* Map the instrumental music curriculum for Grades 3 to 8 using Rubicon Atlas* Direct the Concert Band and Jazz Band (extra-curricular ensembles)* Coordinate all performances, including annual performances in the Kiwanis Music Festival, and multiple community events such as the Barrie Santa Claus Parade, Simcoe Hospice, Annual Talent Show, Music at the Mall, Grandparents Day, Music Monday, and Remembrance Day* Prepare students for CISMF auditions and performances, and conducted the CISMF Concert Band (2011) * Prepare and lead curriculum presentations for the Board of Directors and parent community* Provide support for school and community fundraising initiatives Vocal Music* Implement and teach a Kodaly/ Orff based vocal music curriculum to all students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8* Map the vocal music curriculum for all grades using Rubicon Atlas* Direct the Primary, Junior and Intermediate Choirs* Direct the annual school-wide musical theatre productions , and the annual primary division musical, including coordinating the drama club, choreography and musical direction, set design, sound, and publicity * Conduct the Intermediate Choir at CISMF (2012) and accompanied the CISMF Junior Choir (2010) and Intermediate Choir (2013)* Coordinate all performances and special events for the school Show less

• Middle School Teacher

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2011

  * Carried out all responsibilities of the homeroom teacher* Taught Science, History, Geography, English Language Arts* Developed interdisciplinary units across all subject areas, including the integration of technology into the core curriculum * Integrated differentiated programming, including the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans, the use of assistive technology, and collaboration with resource support teachers* Mentored students through the Leadership development programme* Implemented the first Grade 8 Middle Years Programme culminating task, which incorporated individual Community Service initiatives for each student Show less


Admiral Collingwood Elementary School
• Junior/ Senior Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

Simcoe County District School Board
• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Supply Teacher

  • Sep 2002 - Jun 2006


Discover Music School

• Owner and Musical Director

  • May 1995 - Aug 2002

  * Developed and coordinated individualized for a varied student population, including adult guitar classes, Kindermusik, and a Music for Young Children franchise that was one of the largest in Canada * Managed a staff of fifteen, while building an enrollment of 450 students * Coordinated cash flow, payroll and budget * Maintained an active teaching presence within the studio * Developed and coordinated individualized for a varied student population, including adult guitar classes, Kindermusik, and a Music for Young Children franchise that was one of the largest in Canada * Managed a staff of fifteen, while building an enrollment of 450 students * Coordinated cash flow, payroll and budget * Maintained an active teaching presence within the studio