Experience

Mississauga Christian Academy

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Middle School Teacher

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  - Grade 8 homeroom, humanities and art teacher for grades 6-8 - Grade 8 homeroom, humanities and art teacher for grades 6-8



Heartland, A Church Connected

• Children's Ministry Director

  • Nov 2016 - Apr 2021

  - Recruited leaders, teachers, and leaders for all Children’s Ministry positions. - Provided on-going training both in person and online for volunteers (adults and youth) on teaching strategies, techniques and assessments. - Gave practical tips for solving problems. - Observed, evaluated, and affirmed leaders, teachers, and leaders in order to help them understand their strengths and to encourage them in areas where improvement is possible. - Coordinated regular planning meetings for team members that include teacher training and opportunities for growth. - Communicated the church’s approved safety policy to all Children’s Ministry staff, regularly evaluate its use and take necessary steps to put the policy into practice. - Led in planning a Children’s Ministry staff get-together at least twice a year in order to build a sense of teamwork among all team members. - Expressed appreciation to the Children’s Ministry staff, including an end-of-the-year event. - Communicated with church leaders and the congregation regarding the purpose, value, and procedures of Children’s Ministry. - Planned and executed summer day programs for kids in the community - Oversaw 85+ children and a team of 90 volunteers. Show less



St. Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School

• Grade 6 Science Student Teacher

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Designed and implemented interactive science lessons• Provided various types of assessments to accommodate the needs of students with IEPs

• Grade 7 Student Teacher

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Assumed all teaching responsibilities under the guidance of classroom teacher• Designed and facilitated weekly lesson plans for units in all subjects• Incorporated technology into everyday classroom settings through the use of the Smartboard and classroom Netbooks • Established positive classroom management strategies that effectively handled various behaviours • Assisted ESL students in their transition to new learning environment



Don Valley Christian Child Care

• Supply Teacher

  • Apr 2009 - Mar 2010

  • Assisted teachers with childcare in infant, toddler and kindergarten classrooms • Assisted in providing energetic and engaging activities for toddlers and children that help develop life skills according to their ages • Assisted teachers with childcare in infant, toddler and kindergarten classrooms • Assisted in providing energetic and engaging activities for toddlers and children that help develop life skills according to their ages



Inglesia Communion Cristiana (Dominican Republic)

• Missionary, Language Teacher

  • Sep 2006 - Feb 2007

  • Taught English and Spanish reading and communication skills to local lower socio-economic children and adults ages 4 to 40 • Constructed lesson plans and assessments • Planned and facilitated Sunday School activities for ages 3 to 10 • Taught English and Spanish reading and communication skills to local lower socio-economic children and adults ages 4 to 40 • Constructed lesson plans and assessments • Planned and facilitated Sunday School activities for ages 3 to 10



Malvern H.O.P.E. Center

• Volunteer

  • May 2003 - Sep 2003

  • Supervised, assisted and guided group of 15 to 20 children ages five to eleven years old with games, arts and crafts, sports and homework. • Supervised, assisted and guided group of 15 to 20 children ages five to eleven years old with games, arts and crafts, sports and homework.