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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Intermediate and Senior (I/S) Math and Chemistry LTO

2020 - 2021, Weston Collegiate Institute, TDSB

Taught Grade 9 Applied and Academic Math, Grade 11 College Math, Grade 12 College Chemistry
Nurtured growth mindset with clear, concise, and actionable feedbacks as well as multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate learning or readdress specific struggles
Empowered students and colleagues with time and space for regular check-ins, mutual support, and collaboration to tackle the unique challenges of learning and teaching during the pandemic

I/S Math LTO co-teacher

2019 - 2020, Weston Collegiate Institute, TDSB

Co-taught Grade 10 Academic Math, Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors, GLE/RCR with the regular teacher on a half-time LTO basic
Collaborated with other teachers to standardize pacing and build assessments for all Grade 10 Math classes, to address students’ learning needs and IEPs, to create rich tasks and learning experiences
Used Google Classroom and BrightSpace platforms to set up the conditions for effective distance learning during Covid-19

I/S Science and Biology LTO teacher

Apr - Jun 2019, Malvern Collegiate Institute, TDSB

Taught Grade 9 Academic Science and Grade 11 Biology
Excited students’ interests in engineering and scientific careers with rich resources and tasks such as “Melts Rock Using Sunshine” and Google Earth exploration
Created welcoming and supportive environments through community building strategies and activities such as mindful minute, strength appreciation, conversations, music incorporated lessons, and respectful interactions

Transition Program Moderator

Jan - May 2018, Regional Assessment and Resource Center, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON

Moderated On-Line to Success (OLTS), a web-based course designed to help students with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD preparing for increased demands of workload, stress management, and self advocacy as they make the transition to post-secondary education
Engaged students through discussion postings, e-mail, paging, and office hours. Supported students’ learning and progress in the course through constructive feedbacks and timely communication with students, parents, and program coordinator

I/S Science, Biology, and Chemistry Teacher Candidate

2017 - 2018, Weston Collegiate Institute, TDSB

Prepared and taught daily lessons with both Ontario curriculum and IB curriculum
Incorporated interactive SMART Board technology, success criteria, enriched challenge, guided practice, group collaboration, competition, multimedia lecture, diagnostic quizzes, questioning, wait time to enhance student learning
Helped with IB multicultural night and IB Diploma exams

Adult Literacy Tutor (Math and Computer)

2014 – 2020, Parkdale Project Read, Toronto, ON

Volunteer Special Education Assistant

2018 – 2019, Bloor Collegiate Institute, TDSB

Apprentice Fixer and Event Support

2018 – 2019, Repair Café Toronto, Toronto, ON

Helped visitors learn how to repair for free at Repair Café store front, local community centers, branches of the Toronto Public Library and other community-based organizations

Science Club Facilitator

2014 - 2016, Visions of Science Network for Learning, Toronto, ON

Math and Science Tutor

2014 - 2017, Pathways to Education, Toronto, ON

Farm the Roof Intern

2014, Rye’s HomeGrown, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Helped to transform 10,000 sq. ft green roof at Ryerson University to a rooftop farm