Educator
CurrentAs an educator, I have experience working full time in pre-primary through to grade eight in elementary school and substitute teaching in high school with senior history qualifications.My teaching style is student centred with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and experiential learning experiences throughout the school year. To this end, I nurture student creativity by getting out of the classroom and going on as many cultural and historical excursions as possible. It takes a global… Show more As an educator, I have experience working full time in pre-primary through to grade eight in elementary school and substitute teaching in high school with senior history qualifications.My teaching style is student centred with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and experiential learning experiences throughout the school year. To this end, I nurture student creativity by getting out of the classroom and going on as many cultural and historical excursions as possible. It takes a global community to enhance student learning, so to this end I engage the services of professionals in the fields of drama, dance, science, art, technology and business, including community outreach to further stimulate my students awareness and talents. I try to find as many free resources as possible, often asking community partners for grants or subsidies to aid my student's education. Some of these include participation in:- The Stop Community Program at the Wychwood Barns- The Learning Partnership - Scientists in Schools- Junior Achievement - Interfaith- U. of T. Science Activities- The Hour of Code - Microsoft and Apple; Learning to CodeI lead innovative activities with my students with really fun STEAM projects that I created and implemented; for example:1) How to Build Your Own Micro-Nation (Learning about government and nation building by creating a country with its own constitution, anthem, flag, business etc)2) Urban and Rural Communities (How to Create your own urban or rural community with products and services)3) The Entrepreneurial Adventure (Working with a community business partner to become an entrepreneur; the nuts and bolts of setting up, designing a product, marketing said product, selling product and giving the profits to the tune of almost $2000 to a local charity).4) Turning Points (An introspective project inviting students to share a deeply personal experience about a turning point in their lives in written form). Show less