Thanks for tuning into my blog! I am currently an educator at the Durham District School Board. I am currently teaching at Clara Hughes Public School, teaching Grade 7 and intermediate Visual Arts.
Education:
Hons. Bachelor of Arts
McMaster University
Bachelor of Education
Windsor University
Additional Qualifications
3 Part Specialist in Visual Arts
3 Part Specialist in Media Literacy
ABQ Intermediate Drama
PQP 1
School Experience:
-Opened Clara Hughes P.S (Oshawa) 2012-present
-Junior Chairperson
-Intermediate Chairperson
-Roles: PLC< BCI< Leadership mentoring
-Acting VP roles (6 weeks at Meadowcrest P.S, 2009)
-ETFO representative for Meadowcrest P.S and Clara Hughes P.S
-Safe Schools Committee Lead (Initiated Self-regulation protocols for new school start up)
-Media team lead/Destination Imagination (DI) co-lead
-Visual Arts lead; Canadian Indigenous peoples' Art museum, inquiry at Clara Hughes P.S.
-Coach (volleyball, basketball, softball, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, track and field, cross-country, chess club)
-Assembly Leadership Team
-Co-Development of the SIP and contributor to the DDSB BIP (as instructional facilitator)
-School Film Festival events/Poetry cafe
-developing 'webcasts' of high-yield instructional strategies
-Presenting at school staff meetings re: High yield instructional strategies/Book club
-Leading at assemblies (organizing and facilitating)
-Instructional Rounds experience; SEF experience at the school/board level
International School Experience
- Primary/Junior/Intermediate Occasional Teaching Positions in London, England
- LTO Fulham, London, England (1 year)
System Experience:
-Primary/Junior/Intermediate EQAO in grades 3, 6 experience
- K-6 Literacy/Numeracy Coach
-K-6 Literacy/Numeracy Instructional Facilitator (Oshawa)
-NTIP (New Teacher Induction Program) presenter
-EQAO scribe
-Data analysis of EQAO grade 3,6
System Initiative Experience:
Presenter/participant:
-DDSB Technology Professional Development sessions/Critcal literacy/Digital learning environments/high-yield instructional strategies
-DDSB Bookclubs/Inquiry/PM writing/
-DDSB Full Day Kindergarten presentations/Resource sharing
-DDSB Levelled Literacy Intervention Trainer (LLI)
-DDSB "Leaps and Bounds" trainer/presenter
-DDSB PRIME math diagnostic Facilitator Trainer
-DDSB Schools in the Middle (SIM) Facilitator
-NTIP: "Visible Learning" by John Hattie Bookclub
-OFIP: training/Presenting
-Media Literacy Association: Presenter to York University Teacher Candidates
-C-ILM (co-terminus with DDCSB)
-SIM (at provincial level with team of DDSB administrative/teacher leaders)
-"Hubs and Networks"; Collaborative inquiry and technology (Oshawa area)
-Trained in RTI (Response to Intervention)
-Trained in 'Observational Survey' supports
-Best Practices for Assessment
-Inquiry play based learning for FDK
System wide Leadership Experiences:
-'Acting Vice Principal' at Meadowcrest P.S (6 weeks, plus other opportunities)
-Coordinator/Staff Instructor/Head of Camp For DIAC (Durham Integrated Arts Camp 2006- present)
-Assessment expertise in "Penstrokes" DDSB writing competition
-C-ILM (Collaborative Inquiry in Mathematics)
-SIM (Schools in the Middle)
-iClips- Inquiry based approaches to mathematics
-SEF 'School Effectiveness Framework'
-EPCI (Early Primary Collaborative Inquiry)
-OFIP (support/Training)
-System wide presentations on Newly acquired resources/Oshawa administrator's meetings
-DDSB 'Leading each day in Durham' participant
-DDSB 'Leader Apprenticeship Program' participant
-Convenor for DEAA events in Volleyball (Provincial Cup convenor)
-Convenor for DEAA Basketball
-Organizer for district wide Basketball tournaments
-Trainer for LLI, Leaps and Bounds, PRIME, Running Records, Observational Survey
-Support of EQAO Grade 3/6 scribe
-Ministry developed Webcasts
Community Links:
- Literacy/Numeracy nights: Pierre Elliott Trudeau P.S, Dr. S.J Phillips P.S, Vaughan Willard P.S, Clara Hughes P.S
-Assisted in Kindergarten/Grade 8 Graduation at Pierre Elliott Trudeau P.S, Meadowcrest P.S, Vaughan Willard P.S.
-Manager of Oshawa Kicks U-14 boys soccer club
-Developed Community links at Clara Hughes P.S to engage parents in the school community
-Leader at Curriculum night; Developed innovative ideas for engaging parent partners
Presentations/Courses Taught:
-The Digital math classroom
-Ministry of Education: Interventions in mathematics to 'close the gap'
-Ministry of Education: "Thinking about Thinking"
-Assessment strategies
-Research Skills
-Non-Fiction Reading
-Ministry of Education: Summer Institutes: Thinking about Thinking, Numeracy Strategies
-EQAO strategies in Literacy and Numeracy
-Critical Literacy learning skills
-Teaching through the "Inquiry Process"
Mentoring Opportunities: Developing and facilitating teacher opportunities to: View 'best practices' within a building; Co-presenting with less experienced staff/teachers; Leading a team of K-6 Literacy coaches/building capacity and relationships
Co-developing/Co-Teaching/Co-Reflection of professional Practice
Writing:
-Journal of Media Literacy
-Clara Hughes P.S (SIP)
-Clara Hughes P.S: policies and protocols for Self-regulation/anti-bullying approaches
-Developing and leading Intermediate Division BCI (Collaborative inquiry) through 'lesson study' opportunities and shared leadership
-Assistance in compiling components of the 2012 BIP as Instructional Facilitator
Health and Safety
-Threat assessment training (2014)
-School 'walk throughs' as ETFO rep
-AED training
-CPR training
Training (received)
-TRIBES
-Cooperative Learning
-Quantum Learning
-Website Creation
-Teaching in High Poverty areas
-Restorative Practices
-Progressive Discipline
-Marian Small
-Ministry Numeracy training
Innovate. Create. Inspire. Build
Education:
Hons. Bachelor of Arts
McMaster University
Bachelor of Education
Windsor University
Additional Qualifications
3 Part Specialist in Visual Arts
3 Part Specialist in Media Literacy
ABQ Intermediate Drama
PQP 1
School Experience:
-Opened Clara Hughes P.S (Oshawa) 2012-present
-Junior Chairperson
-Intermediate Chairperson
-Roles: PLC< BCI< Leadership mentoring
-Acting VP roles (6 weeks at Meadowcrest P.S, 2009)
-ETFO representative for Meadowcrest P.S and Clara Hughes P.S
-Safe Schools Committee Lead (Initiated Self-regulation protocols for new school start up)
-Media team lead/Destination Imagination (DI) co-lead
-Visual Arts lead; Canadian Indigenous peoples' Art museum, inquiry at Clara Hughes P.S.
-Coach (volleyball, basketball, softball, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, track and field, cross-country, chess club)
-Assembly Leadership Team
-Co-Development of the SIP and contributor to the DDSB BIP (as instructional facilitator)
-School Film Festival events/Poetry cafe
-developing 'webcasts' of high-yield instructional strategies
-Presenting at school staff meetings re: High yield instructional strategies/Book club
-Leading at assemblies (organizing and facilitating)
-Instructional Rounds experience; SEF experience at the school/board level
International School Experience
- Primary/Junior/Intermediate Occasional Teaching Positions in London, England
- LTO Fulham, London, England (1 year)
System Experience:
-Primary/Junior/Intermediate EQAO in grades 3, 6 experience
- K-6 Literacy/Numeracy Coach
-K-6 Literacy/Numeracy Instructional Facilitator (Oshawa)
-NTIP (New Teacher Induction Program) presenter
-EQAO scribe
-Data analysis of EQAO grade 3,6
System Initiative Experience:
Presenter/participant:
-DDSB Technology Professional Development sessions/Critcal literacy/Digital learning environments/high-yield instructional strategies
-DDSB Bookclubs/Inquiry/PM writing/
-DDSB Full Day Kindergarten presentations/Resource sharing
-DDSB Levelled Literacy Intervention Trainer (LLI)
-DDSB "Leaps and Bounds" trainer/presenter
-DDSB PRIME math diagnostic Facilitator Trainer
-DDSB Schools in the Middle (SIM) Facilitator
-NTIP: "Visible Learning" by John Hattie Bookclub
-OFIP: training/Presenting
-Media Literacy Association: Presenter to York University Teacher Candidates
-C-ILM (co-terminus with DDCSB)
-SIM (at provincial level with team of DDSB administrative/teacher leaders)
-"Hubs and Networks"; Collaborative inquiry and technology (Oshawa area)
-Trained in RTI (Response to Intervention)
-Trained in 'Observational Survey' supports
-Best Practices for Assessment
-Inquiry play based learning for FDK
System wide Leadership Experiences:
-'Acting Vice Principal' at Meadowcrest P.S (6 weeks, plus other opportunities)
-Coordinator/Staff Instructor/Head of Camp For DIAC (Durham Integrated Arts Camp 2006- present)
-Assessment expertise in "Penstrokes" DDSB writing competition
-C-ILM (Collaborative Inquiry in Mathematics)
-SIM (Schools in the Middle)
-iClips- Inquiry based approaches to mathematics
-SEF 'School Effectiveness Framework'
-EPCI (Early Primary Collaborative Inquiry)
-OFIP (support/Training)
-System wide presentations on Newly acquired resources/Oshawa administrator's meetings
-DDSB 'Leading each day in Durham' participant
-DDSB 'Leader Apprenticeship Program' participant
-Convenor for DEAA events in Volleyball (Provincial Cup convenor)
-Convenor for DEAA Basketball
-Organizer for district wide Basketball tournaments
-Trainer for LLI, Leaps and Bounds, PRIME, Running Records, Observational Survey
-Support of EQAO Grade 3/6 scribe
-Ministry developed Webcasts
Community Links:
- Literacy/Numeracy nights: Pierre Elliott Trudeau P.S, Dr. S.J Phillips P.S, Vaughan Willard P.S, Clara Hughes P.S
-Assisted in Kindergarten/Grade 8 Graduation at Pierre Elliott Trudeau P.S, Meadowcrest P.S, Vaughan Willard P.S.
-Manager of Oshawa Kicks U-14 boys soccer club
-Developed Community links at Clara Hughes P.S to engage parents in the school community
-Leader at Curriculum night; Developed innovative ideas for engaging parent partners
Presentations/Courses Taught:
-The Digital math classroom
-Ministry of Education: Interventions in mathematics to 'close the gap'
-Ministry of Education: "Thinking about Thinking"
-Assessment strategies
-Research Skills
-Non-Fiction Reading
-Ministry of Education: Summer Institutes: Thinking about Thinking, Numeracy Strategies
-EQAO strategies in Literacy and Numeracy
-Critical Literacy learning skills
-Teaching through the "Inquiry Process"
Mentoring Opportunities: Developing and facilitating teacher opportunities to: View 'best practices' within a building; Co-presenting with less experienced staff/teachers; Leading a team of K-6 Literacy coaches/building capacity and relationships
Co-developing/Co-Teaching/Co-Reflection of professional Practice
Writing:
-Journal of Media Literacy
-Clara Hughes P.S (SIP)
-Clara Hughes P.S: policies and protocols for Self-regulation/anti-bullying approaches
-Developing and leading Intermediate Division BCI (Collaborative inquiry) through 'lesson study' opportunities and shared leadership
-Assistance in compiling components of the 2012 BIP as Instructional Facilitator
Health and Safety
-Threat assessment training (2014)
-School 'walk throughs' as ETFO rep
-AED training
-CPR training
Training (received)
-TRIBES
-Cooperative Learning
-Quantum Learning
-Website Creation
-Teaching in High Poverty areas
-Restorative Practices
-Progressive Discipline
-Marian Small
-Ministry Numeracy training
Innovate. Create. Inspire. Build