Derrick C. Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hong Kong

-Enhanced student learning through the development of innovative instructional practices-Collaborated with Stanford University faculty to implement Maker tools in the classroom-Provided leadership and expertise in designing STEM-based science units of learning-Implemented research-based literacy instruction through writer's workshop-Highly effective classroom management skills based on consistency, safe, stable, cohesive and productive learning spaces-Differentiated instruction in content, process, and product to support the learning needs of a range of students-Implemented a range of assessment "of" and "for" learning tools that are geared to highlight desired learning intentions (ex. speaking skills through vlogs and podcasts, application of thinking skills through mind-maps and model making) -Applied proficient computer literacy skills to self publishing books for the school library-Collaborated with learning support team to manage and support learners with special needs

-Refinement understanding and practices of providing instruction in inquiry based learning environments-Collaborated with specialists and local community experts to enrich student learning-Served on the curriculum review and development committee-As a level leader, I oversaw the development of 4 new Units of Inquiry-Successfully created and supported a culture of creative expression -Adapted teaching to support new EAL learners and students with special educational needs-Hosted PYP Singapore network job-alike on the PYP exhibition -Integrated and balanced the use of technology in student learning-Provided internal PD in the use of iMovie.Extra curricular involvement:Photography and film-making ECAs; ES soccer coach; ES Student Council2009-2011

Provided inquiry based instruction - Assessed for learning through mediums such as discussions,worksheets, presentations, tests, drama, rubric based projects, self-evaluations - Differentiated unitsand lessons to suite the learning needs of students - Employed the Understanding by Designmethod in writing/refining curriculum on the school’s unit planners (Atlas + School’s own planner)- Maintained a class blog - Collaborated with divisional and specialist teachers in the developmentof individual units - Contributed towards the school’s successful accreditation in the IB PYP -Served on the curriculum review committee for the school’s WASC accreditation team -Developed the school’s first PYP Exhibition.

Croydon, United Kingdom

Taught a fourth grade class (ages 8-9) populated by students of various nationalities - Acted as theyear-four coordinator for Art and Design and French - Collaboratively developed term anddaily plans for all curricular subjects (Math, Literacy, Science, Art, History, P.E., French,Computers) - Differentiated and adapted materials to suit the diversity in student abilities -Assessed for learning through a variety of mediums - Maintained a classroom-management stylethat was firm, caring and consistent - Launched and facilitated a writing club for students withspecial needs - Created individual educational plans for students with educational and behavioralneeds - Organized and led whole school assemblies

Served as the English language teacher for grades 1 – 6 (ages 6-12) - Developed weekly and bi-weekly units using a skeletal plan - Created all the material and resources, which have since beenadopted by other schools - Employed role-playing, peer modeling, and cooperative learning topromote fluency - Provided supplemental resources and additional classes for motivated and weakstudents - Collaboratively designed a non-traditional curriculum and set of materials for summercamp.

Ontario College Diploma, Real Property Administration

4.0 GPA. Property appraisal and property assessment. All aspects of the property assessment system, the assessment appeals process.

Bachelor Of Education, Education

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Zoology/Animal Biology

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