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Coordinated a series of virtual mental health workshops for the Eastview community.Sourced speakers with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.Coordinated the communications between the community, the speakers, and the community attendees.

Facilitation of online or in-person classes to international students, including EAP, Project-based learning, Pronunciation, Writing, and Grammar.Exemplary student feedback in all classesParticipated in the design of the Project-Based Learning model of the EAP curriculumDesigned and tested curriculum materials for online classes including English for Effective CommunicationEarly adopter of technology in and out of classroom including Padlet and Google Jamboard Expertise in the use of LMS, including Blackboard, Canvas, and Google ClassroomMentoring of teacher trainees in the Woodsworth College's TESOL program  Design and implementation of English language and pedagogical curriculum for foreign-trained teachersIntegrated diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment into all courses

Organized monthly meetings and created and oversaw yearly and event budgets.Established and developed the T4T (Technology 4 Teaching) conference, a yearly event highlighting the role that technology plays in English language teachingAlso served as President Elect, Communications Officer, and Past President.

Successfully completed 4 intensive teaching placements as part of OISE's Master of Teaching degree programTaught grade 1/2, and Kindergarten at Bruce Junior Public School (TDSB), Grade 3 (Havergal College), and Holy Cross School (TCDSB)Participated in staff meetings and curriculum design at the request of the teachers and principalsReceived exemplary reports from all teacher mentorsGrade 1/2:Prepared and delivered integrated lessons based on a Balanced Literacy Program, incorporated media literacy, critical thinking, technology, and multimedia as part of lesson delivery. Kindergarten:Developed and presented dynamic lessons and units integrating literacy, math, art and dramaDesigned an outdoor education component to the curriculumAttended workshops and subsequently delivered lessons targeting Problem-Solving in Mathematics and Retelling Non-fiction Facts Used varied assessment strategies including rubrics, observations, and conferencing Improved the school community by helping to organize Family Math Night, a visiting artist project, and the Remembrance Day assemblyGrade 3Developed and implemented units on measurement, integrating art and literacy into the mathematics curriculum, discovery-based science, and a poetry literacy unit which integrated computer skills and art Designed and implemented a program of portfolio-based assessmentSpecial Education/Language ImpairmentUsed universal design techniques to prepare and implement lessons targeting the exceptionalities and modified curriculum expectations of the IEPs of language-impaired students from grades 1-5Prepared and taught units on measurement of time, retelling stories and vocabulary skillsDesigned and used a variety of differentiated assessment tools in order to ascertain the appropriateness and efficacy of the lessons taught

Developed curriculum for units on Methodology, Listening, Speaking, Assessment, and Lesson PlanningTaught classes focusing on theory and practice for teacher candidates Provided timely and ongoing feedback on practise teaching and assignmentsAssessed and evaluated teacher candidates for certification through the use of rubrics and observation

Coordinated all aspects of the International Student ESL program, including the interviewing and hiring of ESL InstructorsResponsible for the design and implementation of a comprehensive entrance assessment toolObserved instructors and gave performance evaluation and feedbackLiaised with marketing and sales departments to increase engagement with overseas recruitersPrepared a monthly schedule of daily and weekend activities for ESL students and an annual budget for the departmentResponded to any inquiries or customer service concerns promptly and professionally

Supervised teaching staff and coordinated all facets of the LINC program at the South East Asian Services Centre and the Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid SocietyEvaluated and provided feedback to teachers on a monthly basisPrepared reports on curriculum, excursions, and resource materialsFacilitated monthly staff meetings to enhance team unityTaught English communication skills to immigrant studentsChose and organized resource material for the centre libraryAssessed, evaluated and provided feedback to students on their progress