Doris Becker Email & Phone Number

- taught Spanish in Burlington for the Heritage Program- volunteered to teach English in Mexico and briefly in the Dominican Republic- BA in Spanish and German (German Consulate Award)- Qualified to teach Spanish, German, French as a Second Language, Special Education, and Juniors- 23 years teaching experience- Have taught JK - gr. 12- Have taught French as a Second Language, Math, Language, Resource, Drama, Dance, Music, Science, Social Studies, Geography, History, Visual Arts, Computer skills, Phys. Ed. and Health- Have used technology to teach - typing, photography, making videos, recording devices, use of PC's, overhead projectors, Smartboards, iPad mini's - have coached chess club, volleyball, basketball, choir, games room- Was a member of the French Liaison Committee- Have been Teacher-in-Charge, Jr, Division Chair, teacher representative on the Trauma Response Team, and teacher rep for the School (Parent) Advisory Commettee- Have been (continue to be) a site steward for ETFO (Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario) (continue to be), member-at-large on the local executive, on the Collective Bargaining Committee (continue to be), Professional Development Chairperson, on the budget committee, Health and Safety and other various committees- Was organizer/contact person for Grand Bend Adult Recreational Volleyball- Have been a volunteer on the Grand Bend Parks and Recreation , Sand Castle Days, Triathlon, and Winter Carnival, committees- Organized touch football game between the residents and those seeking election onto the Grand Bend Town Council- over 30 years experience in Hotel and Restaurant business (coat check, dishwasher, bus person, short order cook, food waitress, cashier, hostess, fine dining, bartender, cocktail lounge, bar, restaurant and bar management, briefly restaurant owner in a partnership (overlap with teaching career)- believe in discovery and interactive learning for deeper understanding and to encourage creativity

Listed skills include Curriculum Mapping, Literacy, Social Studies, Adult Education, and 23 others.

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  Teacher

  Avon Maitland District School Board

  Sep 1989 - Present

  Currently teaching...JK/SK - music, drama/dance, health, phys.edgr.1 - music, health, phys. ed., librarygr 1/2 - phys. ed.gr 2 - music, drama/dance, health, phys. ed, character ed., librarygr 2/3 - music, drama/dance, health, phys. edgr 3, 4, 4/5 and 2 classes of 5/6 - musicAnd...LOVE it!!