TEDDY J.
Dundas St. South, Apt 215
Toronto, Ont. M5A 2B3
E-mails: vicky@resumepromo.com
Nationality: Canadian

EDUCATION AND PROFESSSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Education, York University, 2003
(Intermediate/Senior Divisions, Individual and Society, English, Concurrent Programme)

Bachelor of Arts, York University, 2003
(Honours Sociology Major and English Minor)
Dean’s Honour Roll, York University, 1999-2003
Tribes certification, 2002
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Jarvis Collegiate Institute, 1998

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Malvern C.I., Grade 10 & 11 Drama, OAC Writer’s Craft. Toronto District School Board, 2002-present
• Developed lessons on writing skills and essay composition techniques.
• Introduced the history of Children’s Literature and implemented a poetry unit.
• Instilled the idea of cooperation and small-group learning.
• Generated a genuine interest and imagination in the students for dramatization.

Victoria Park S.S., Grade 10 Canadian History, Grade 12 Society: Challenge and Change. Toronto District School Board, 2001-2002
• Planned and implemented a comprehensive unit on immigration and multiculturalism for a Grade 10 Academic History class and a Grade 10 Pre-IB History class.
• Introduced Gr.12 students to various theories of human development and agents of socialization.
• Utilized a variety of resources (video, online learning, print material, illustrations, texts, etc.) to address multiple learning styles.
• Organized a day trip to the Toronto Archives.

Ryerson Community Public School, Grade 6 integrated. Toronto District School Board, 2000-2001
• Created lessons which took concern of the various learning levels of an integrated class (i.e., behavioural, ESL, etc.).
• Planned and implemented a unit on the Wendat with a cross-curricular purpose which encompassed all subject areas such as Language, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science.
• Guided and collaborated with a small group of students to compile a booklet called A Classroom Memory.

RELATED TEACHING AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Summer Camp English Language Instructor, Primary 4 and 5, July – Aug 2002
• Constructed a mini series of English activity-based lessons with components such as speaking, writing, listening, grammar, daily expression, and communication, which met both the curricular criteria and the objectives of the camp.
• Supervised excursions and worked closely with other staff to ensure students’ safety, and well-being.
• SCOTT ENGLISH CENTER, Causeway Bay, HK

Summer Buddies Program Assistant, July - Aug 1999
• Worked with young participants from Kindergarten level to Grade 8 of various ethnic backgrounds and of low to middle socio-economic families.
• Organized and implemented both indoor and outdoor games, crafts and community outings.
• Supervised reading and writing activities, and taught basic computer lessons.
• Ensured the community principles and goals were achieved.
• WOODGREEN PAPE COMMUNITY CENTRE, Toronto

Lunch-break peer tutor, 1996- 1998
• Assisted students of various levels from Grade 9 to Grade 11, including ESL, in subjects such as English, Mathematics and General Science.
• JARVIS COLLEGIATE, Toronto

VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT

Guest speaker, 2001-2002
• Disseminated information about university courses and Education program to graduating students at Jarvis C.I..
Tutor of the Cabbagetown Community Centre Reading Circle, 1997-1999
• Helped inner city children, age 4 to 10, improve their reading and writing skills.
After-school program tutor, 1998
• Worked one-on-one with a Grade 4 student with school assignments in English and Mathematics at Church Street Public School.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Part-time receptionist, Riverdale Allergy Clinic, 1999- 2003
• Checked in and out patients, data input, filing, billing, cash-handling, typing, answering incoming calls and other clerical duties.
Library Page, Jarvis Collegiate Institute Library, 1995-1998
• Sorted books, magazines and articles categorically. Checked in and out library items. Provided brief orientation to new students.