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Kathy T.
Private tutor in Toronto, Canada
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Education
Education 1) B. Ed. Bachelor of Education, Junior/Intermediate (General Science). Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE/UofT) 2014- 2015 2) H.B.S. Honours Bachelor of Science, Double majors in Human Biology and Zoology, Minor in sociology. University of Toronto 2009- 2014 Additional Qualifications • English as Second Language, Part 1 July 2015 • Primary Division July 2015 • TRIBES Certified June 2015 • Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/ AED Level C August 2014
Experience
ESL and Science Teacher Current • ESLCO and ESLEO High School Teacher • Designs and teaches ESL and science lessons through multiple mediums and technologies. • Collaboratively creates engaging Ontario Curriculum units with a team of teachers. • Creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for international students away from home. Private Tutor 2015- Current • Assisted students in achieving 2-3 grade level increases (eg. from C to A) • Assess student needs and areas for improvement • Provide detailed progress reports following each session • Devises individual lesson plans that cater to specific needs of students • Creates activities and exercises that enhances creativity and academic achievements Child and Youth Counselor Toronto Community Hostel May 2013- Jan. 2017 • Devises and implements the children’s program that offers children, often victims of poverty, to work through their experiences and develop new skills. • Creates social, cultural, physical, and age appropriate developmental activities for children and youths ranging from 4 to 17 years old • Teaches creative and didactic lessons based on the Ontario Curriculum to children and youths needing in-shelter schooling. • Provides orientation, E.S.L. supports, and homework help as an after school program. • Arranges parent relief, which may include time-specific babysitting, parent supports and referrals to and advocacy with daycare. Math and English Teacher, Grades 3 and 5 Sept 2015- Current Marilake Education • Teaches numeracy lessons using three part math lessons with relevant examples to make math more meaningful and understandable. • Designs lessons that are engaging and hands-on with sensitivity towards varying skill levels. • Provides descriptive feedback each week to students maximizing understanding and success. • Keeps progress notes and reports to track academic and social development • Creating inclusive environment for students across diverse cultural backgrounds, academic levels, and age levels. Student Teacher, Early Literacy Support April-May 2015 Ellen Fairclough Public School • Developed Leveled Literacy Intervention programs for at-risk students in various classrooms. • Created science lessons using technology and hands-on experiments for grade 7 and 8 classes. • Took initiative to assist the Parent Council activities. Planned and prepared mental health awareness conference with parents. • Worked closely with parents and community to maximize their involvement in school activities • Managed the Morning Breakfast Club with other teachers to ensure students are well nourished and ready to learn. • Ran the school wide origami club during lunch to foster creativity and to immerse students into different cultural art forms. Student Teacher, Grade 6 and 7 April- May 2015 Markham Gateway Public School • Designed and implemented units in literacy (writing conventions), math (number sense), and social studies (natural disasters). • Adapted curriculum to fit student needs, provided individual and small-group instruction when necessary • Devised small-group math lesson for at-risk students in another grade 7 math class. • Provided IEP accommodations and extra support for students with ADHD that allows for excess energy levels by going for word scavenger hunt walks and scheduled motor breaks. Student Teacher, Grade 8 Feb- April 2015 Mount Joy Public School • Liaison between OISE/UofT and Mount Joy Public School. • Planned and delivered units in math (number sense & patterning and algebra) and literacy (poetry and literary devices). • Worked with grade 8 team to implement media literacy unit using technology such as iPads, video recorders, and computers. • Assisted with Mount Joy International Film Festival where students showcased their media literacy films. • Collaboratively created success criteria with students and gave descriptive feedback to maximize student success. Student Teacher, Grade 6 Oct- Nov 2014 Armadale Public School • Developed and executed units in math (number sense), literacy (narrative writing), and science (flight and space). • Assisted in planning the school choir and their performance in the Christmas Concert. • Provided extra help for students before and after school. • Helped identify students at risk and ensured that appropriate interventions were in place. • Volunteered as a Cantonese translator for the parent-teacher interview. • Built a strong and positive rapport with teachers, parents, and administration. • Took part in school meetings and briefings- worked as a team, supporting teachers in spreading and sharing good practices.
Subject Expertise
1st Grade, 1st Grade math, 1st Grade Reading, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade, 2nd Grade math, 2nd Grade Reading, 2nd Grade Writing, 3rd Grade, 3rd Grade math, 3rd Grade Reading, 3rd Grade Science, 3rd Grade Writing, 4th Grade, 4th Grade math, 4th Grade Reading, 4th Grade Science, 4th Grade Writing, 5th Grade, 5th Grade math, 5th Grade Reading, 5th Grade Science, 5th Grade Writing, 6th Grade, 6th Grade math, 6th Grade Reading, 6th Grade Science, 6th Grade Writing, 7th Grade, 7th Grade math, 7th Grade Reading, 7th Grade Science, 7th Grade Writing, 8th Grade, 8th Grade math, 8th Grade Reading, 8th Grade Science, 8th Grade Writing